The absolute lowest-priced single-family home opportunity in prime Frogtown! Tucked away just steps from the vibrant LA River bike path, this 1924 California Bungalow sits on a highly coveted street surrounded by beautifully renovated residences. Make no mistake - this property is a true fixer and an authentic diamond in the rough. Property has deferred maintenance and requires TLC, making it the ultimate blank canvas for design enthusiasts or homeowners with a vision. Standard Conventional Financing is WELCOME. Priced to reflect its current condition and UNDENIABLE future equity upside. Bring your imagination to capture an uncompromised piece of Frogtown history! Walkable to Salazar, La Colombe, and Just What I Kneaded.
For sale
$639,000
1537 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90031
1beds
612sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,249/mo
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
1,777 Square Feet Lot
$631,400 Zestimate®
$1,044/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 49 days |
- 473 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Celeste Molina DRE # 01714865 323-829-0083,
Molina & Associates 323-463-2300
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26844213
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Mixed
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 612
- Total interior livable area: 612 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 1,777 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 45
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 5445003026
- Zoning: LAR1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: California Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,044/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $136,820
- Annual tax amount: $1,829
- Date on market: 6/7/2026
Estimated market value
$631,400
$600,000 - $663,000
$2,262/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $639,000$1,044/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #26844213 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,829 +1.2% | $136,820 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,807 +1.9% | $134,139 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,772 +5% | $131,510 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,688 +1.5% | $128,932 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,664 -0.7% | $126,405 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,676 | $125,110 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,676 +6.1% | $122,658 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,579 | $120,254 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,579 +2.4% | $117,897 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,542 +2.6% | $115,586 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,503 +0.6% | $113,850 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,494 | $111,621 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $108,939 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $106,804 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $106,006 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $106,259 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,176 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $102,134 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,132 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,132 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $96,246 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,483 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $92,632 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $89,036 |
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Neighborhood: Elysian Valley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Dorris Place Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Sotomayor Arts and Sciences MagnetGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10PUC Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (eCALS)Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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