Anchoring the Highland Park neighborhood since built in 1915, the grand and Historic Finis E. Yoakum House offers the luxury of both space and privacy. The property uniquely affords multiple lifestyle options and whose importance was recognized early as City of Los Angeles Cultural Monument #287. Three stories of living space incorporate a spacious two-story entry that opens to Gatsbyesque living and dining rooms magnificently detailed in the Tudor/Craftsman Style. Eight bedrooms, and six baths, provide privacy and enough space for a large family, multi-generational living, a private foundation, or museum. A thorough renovation in 2018 included an updated kitchen, 2 baths, and many systems. A rare full basement measuring 2625 square feet with both indoor and outdoor entries, afford the potential development of a home theatre, music studio, workshops, or at a minimum, a small warehouse worth of storage space. Additional amenities include an office, library, breakfast room, spacious kitchen, laundry, living and sleeping porches on two floors, generous grounds, and detached garage. The property is sited on .40 acres with a park-like front lawn, two entry gates and guest parking for multiple cars. Not only is the property well-suited for entertaining, its location is just one block from Figueroa, and walking distance to some of the best shops and nightlife Highland Park has to offer.
Sold for $2,625,000
$2,625,000
140 S Avenue 59, Los Angeles, CA 90042
8beds
6,232sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
0.41 Acres Lot
$2,596,700 Zestimate®
$421/sqft
$6,740 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,596,700
$2.34M - $2.88M
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Full basementMusic studioTwo entry gatesDetached garagePark-like front lawnBreakfast roomGenerous grounds
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Listed by:
Ilana Gafni DRE # 01911684 310-779-7497,
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. 310-275-2222,
Crosby Doe DRE # 00463731 310-275-2222,
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
Bought with:
Rachael Reiser, DRE # 02088884
Nourmand & Associates-HW
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 24-448225
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast, Formal Entry, Basement, Wine Cellar, Library, Dining Room, Attic
Bedroom
- Features: Multi-Level Bedroom
Bathroom
- Features: Shower and Tub, Shower Over Tub, Linen Closet, Low Flow Toilet(s), Powder Room, Shower Stall
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Range Hood, Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Area, Inside
Features
- Built-in Features, Basement, Coffered Ceiling(s), Built-Ins, Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Rm, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
- Windows: Stained or Leaded, Drapes
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Dining Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached/No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,232
- Total interior livable area: 6,232 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Is Detached, Carport, Driveway, Concrete, Gated, On Site
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Foyer
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Covered Porch, Rock/Stone
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Masonry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, City
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Yard, Front Yard, City Lot
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 5492011014
- Zoning: LARD2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Stucco, Paneled Walls, Wainscotting
- Roof: Clay
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: In Connected and Paid
- Water: District
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Other, Gated
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $421/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $742,149
- Annual tax amount: $10,088
- Date on market: 10/12/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2025 | Sold | $2,625,000-6.1%$421/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #24-448225 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Pending sale | $2,795,000-6.7%$448/sqft |
Source: CLAW #24-448225 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Contingent | $2,995,000$481/sqft |
Source: CLAW #24-448225 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000-9.1%$481/sqft |
Source: CLAW #24-448225 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2024 | Listing removed | $3,295,000$529/sqft |
Source: CLAW #24-375491 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000$529/sqft |
Source: CLAW #24-375491 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2024 | Contingent | $3,295,000$529/sqft |
Source: CLAW #24-375491 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2024 | Price change | $3,295,000-10.5%$529/sqft |
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| 10/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,680,000+765.9%$591/sqft |
Source: CLAW #23-316673 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/1993 | Sold | $425,000$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,088 +1.7% | $742,149 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,921 +1.9% | $727,598 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,732 +4.8% | $713,333 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,285 +1.7% | $699,347 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,129 -0.8% | $685,635 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,201 | $678,605 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $9,201 +8.5% | $647,550 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,482 | $634,854 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,482 +2.2% | $622,407 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,300 +3.1% | $610,204 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,049 +1% | $601,039 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,966 | $589,266 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $575,103 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $563,827 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $559,614 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $560,944 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $549,946 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $539,163 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $528,592 |
| 2005 | -- | $528,592 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $508,068 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $498,757 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $488,979 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $469,993 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
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