1249 W 56th Street is a thoughtfully updated California bungalow that blends timeless character with comfortable modern living in the heart of Los Angeles. Filled with natural light and an open living and dining area that flows seamlessly into a beautifully refreshed kitchen with ample cabinetry and storage. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with its own en suite bath. A detached converted garage, previously used as a music studio, provides versatile bonus space ideal for a creative studio, home office, gym, or additional workspace. The welcoming front porch and private outdoor patio offer inviting areas to relax or entertain. Blending classic bungalow charm with modern updates, 1249 W 56th Street is centrally located near local dining, shopping, and major Los Angeles hubs.
Sold for $715,000
$715,000
1249 W 56th St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
3beds
1,144sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
3,532 Square Feet Lot
$714,300 Zestimate®
$625/sqft
$3,132 Estimated rent
Home value
$714,300
$679,000 - $750,000
$3,132/mo
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Welcoming front porchThoughtfully updated california bungalowAmple cabinetry and storageDetached converted garageFilled with natural lightVersatile bonus spaceBeautifully refreshed kitchen
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Listed by:
Claire O'Connor DRE # 02068793 310-909-6192,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties,
Katelyn Daniels DRE # 02182854 424-402-2408,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Subscriber Non, DRE # 13252
Non-Participant Office
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26838787
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Converted Garage
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Area, Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
- Flooring: Mixed
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,144
- Total interior livable area: 1,144 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 3,532 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 41 x 86
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 5002010003
- Zoning: LAR2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $625/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $628,842
- Annual tax amount: $7,720
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Exclusions: Dining room chandelier.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Sold | $715,000+2.3%$625/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Contingent | $699,000$611/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+21.6%$611/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listing removed | $3,950$3/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,950$3/sqft |
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| 3/7/2020 | Listing removed | $574,900$503/sqft |
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| 3/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $574,9000%$503/sqft |
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| 3/6/2020 | Sold | $575,000+0%$503/sqft |
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| 2/6/2020 | Pending sale | $574,900$503/sqft |
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| 2/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $574,900$503/sqft |
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| 2/6/2020 | Pending sale | $574,900+4.5%$503/sqft |
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| 1/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $549,900+34.1%$481/sqft |
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| 11/5/2019 | Sold | $410,000-4.2%$358/sqft |
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| 10/18/2019 | Pending sale | $428,000$374/sqft |
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| 8/30/2019 | Price change | $428,000-0.5%$374/sqft |
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| 7/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $430,000$376/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,720 +1.3% | $628,842 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,618 +1.9% | $616,512 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,475 +4.8% | $604,425 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,132 +1.3% | $592,574 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,041 -0.4% | $580,956 +41.7% |
| 2020 | $7,070 +37.8% | $410,000 +580.7% |
| 2019 | $5,132 +551.6% | $60,234 +2% |
| 2018 | $788 | $59,054 +2% |
| 2017 | $788 +2% | $57,897 +2% |
| 2016 | $773 +4.2% | $56,763 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $741 -0.2% | $55,912 +2% |
| 2014 | $743 | $54,817 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $53,501 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $52,453 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $52,062 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $52,187 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $51,164 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $50,162 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,179 |
| 2005 | -- | $49,179 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $47,272 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $46,406 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,497 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $43,732 |
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Neighborhood: South Los Angeles
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- 4/10Budlong Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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