Charming Picfair Village Home with ADU Potential
Tucked on a quiet street in the heart of Picfair Village, this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1.75-bathroom home blends character, functionality, and future potential on a generous 5,749 sq ft lot.
Vintage charm shines throughout, with original built-ins and architectural details that add warmth and style. Each bedroom features french doors that open onto an expansive deck and a beautifully landscaped backyard featuring low-maintenance turf and mature citrus trees, including lemon, grapefruit, and Meyer lemon. The deck offers both stairs and a gently sloped ramp—ideal for ease of access when accommodating guests with limited mobility.
The oversized detached garage is currently being used as a gym. Its generous size offers strong ADU potential for future expansion or income generating opportunity or additional living space. A gated driveway provides secure parking for up to three vehicles, with an additional off-street space.
Ideally located near the 10 and 405 freeways, the home offers quick access to downtown, the Westside, and beyond. Residents enjoy proximity to local cafes, restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions including the LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, The Grove, and Kenneth Hahn Park—all just minutes away.
This home delivers rare flexibility, original charm, and room to grow in one of L.A.’s most desirable and centrally located neighborhoods.
Sold for $1,300,000
Listed by: Bayside • Amanda Jacobellis • Contact: 310-545-9595
Bought with: Bayside
$1,300,000
1541 Ellsmere Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
2beds
1,229sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
5,749 Square Feet Lot
$1,283,000 Zestimate®
$1,058/sqft
$4,190 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,283,000
$1.15M - $1.42M
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Vintage charmMature citrus treesArchitectural detailsBeautifully landscaped backyardGated drivewayQuiet streetOriginal built-ins
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Listed by:
Amanda Jacobellis DRE #02119805 310-497-8385,
Bayside,
Kelly Castell DRE #02111322,
Ashby & Graff
Bought with:
Amanda Jacobellis, DRE #02119805
Bayside
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SB25085492
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Den, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower
Other
- Features: Dressing Area
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Galley Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Built-in Features, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Double Door Entry, French Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,229 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs, Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 5,749 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Garden, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5069017024
- Zoning: LAR2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Not Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Urban
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,058/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $697,099
- Annual tax amount: $15,711
- Date on market: 4/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Cal Vet Loan,FHA,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2025 | Sold | $1,300,000$1,058/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Pending sale | $1,300,000$1,058/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Contingent | $1,300,000$1,058/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+134.2%$1,058/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Listing removed | $5,800$5/sqft |
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| 1/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,800+38.1%$5/sqft |
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| 4/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/5/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,200+16.7%$3/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2016 | Listing removed | $3,600$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2016 | Listed for rent | $3,600+2.9%$3/sqft |
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| 12/4/2015 | Listing removed | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 11/26/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 4/20/2012 | Sold | $555,000+5%$452/sqft |
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| 7/18/2003 | Sold | $528,500+82.2%$430/sqft |
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| 5/19/2003 | Sold | $290,000$236/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,711 +87.8% | $697,099 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,368 +1.9% | $683,431 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,209 +4.8% | $670,031 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,830 +1.3% | $656,894 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,730 -1% | $644,015 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,807 | $637,413 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,807 +4.9% | $624,916 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,445 | $612,664 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,445 +2.2% | $600,651 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,284 +2.3% | $588,874 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,118 +1.1% | $580,030 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,042 | $568,669 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $568,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $568,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $568,000 -15.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $674,400 +17.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $571,847 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $560,635 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $549,643 |
| 2005 | -- | $549,643 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $528,300 +1477.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $33,488 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $32,832 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $31,559 |
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Neighborhood: Mid City
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Saturn Street Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Emerson Community Charter SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 5/10Fairfax Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Fairfax
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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