Opportunity like this doesn’t come around often. This 3-unit property in Los Angeles offers a rare combination of immediate usability and long-term upside. The property features a front 4 bedroom, 2 bath unit that is currently tenant occupied, providing stable income, along with two rear units that are vacant and move-in ready. The rear units include a 2 bedroom, 1 bath and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, both updated with modern finishes including upgraded kitchens, remodeled bathrooms, new flooring, and fresh interior paint. For an owner-user, this is a chance to live in one unit while generating income from the others. For an investor, the vacant units allow for immediate rental placement at current market rates, creating strong income potential from day one. Situated on a 6,483 sq ft LARD2 lot, the property also offers future development potential (buyer to verify), adding another layer of long term value. The layout provides separate entrances and functional spacing between units, enhancing privacy and usability. Centrally located near schools, shopping, major freeways, and public transportation, this is a versatile asset in a high-demand rental market. Whether you're looking to house hack, expand your portfolio, or position yourself for future growth, this property checks multiple boxes.
For sale
Listed by: Real Broker • Jose Perez • Contact: 323-239-8012
$899,999
1438 E 20th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
7beds
4baths
3,114sqft
Triplex
Built in 1904
-- sqft lot
$893,200 Zestimate®
$289/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 214 days
- 142
- 8
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Listed by:
Jose Perez DRE #01914917 323-239-8012,
Real Broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: DW26077045
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,114
- Total interior livable area: 3,114 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,479 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5119031012
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Triplex
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $289/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $778,259
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 214 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA 203(k),FHA,Submit,VA Loan
- Total actual rent: 2500
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Water
Estimated market value
$893,200
$849,000 - $938,000
$2,957/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $899,999-9.1%$289/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $990,000+1220%$318/sqft |
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| 11/5/2024 | Sold | $75,000-75%$24/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2005 | Sold | $300,000$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $778,259 +2% |
| 2025 | $10,370 +32.5% | $763,000 +25.5% |
| 2024 | $7,827 +1.9% | $607,954 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,682 +4.7% | $596,034 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,337 +1.4% | $584,348 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,235 -0.9% | $572,891 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,302 | $567,018 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,302 +6% | $555,900 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,889 | $545,000 +51.3% |
| 2017 | $6,889 +47.7% | $360,305 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,665 +3% | $353,242 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,530 +0.7% | $347,937 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,501 | $341,122 +4.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $326,396 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $323,957 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $324,728 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $306,000 +19.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $256,761 +8.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $237,522 |
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