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  • Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Adam Bray-Ali • Contact: 213-399-1940
    Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
    $1,140,000

    159 S Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

    5beds
    5baths
    2,107sqft
    Quadruplex
    Built in 1923
    -- sqft lot
    $1,404,300 Zestimate®
    $541/sqft
    $3,979 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,404,300

    $1.26M - $1.56M

    $3,979/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Large shade treesPrivate yoga studioLaundry roomMultiple shared spacesUpgraded copper plumbingUpdated electric panelMultiple patios
    Highland Park 4 plex with unique amenities, large lot and a private yoga studio! New to the market and offering a combination of factors that encompass the unique characteristics of the Arroyo, RiverRock located at 159-161 S Avenue 53 includes 2 character buildings with 4 total living spaces and multiple shared spaces both indoors and out. The front building features a 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom home, living studio to the side and laundry room at the rear. As the hill slopes towards the arroyo, a shared studio, affectionately named The Well, is tucked under the main building and includes a well lit space for yoga, meditation, working from home and gathering your tribe. The rear building includes a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment to the left and a living studio to the right. Both buildings benefit from upgraded copper plumbing, tankless water heaters, updated electric panel and sympathetic updates. Originally built in 1923 and 1926, these homes are well loved by the current residents who enjoy a shady and quiet respite within blocks of the Figueroa business district where culinary and entertainment venues like the Lodge Room, Otono, Folliero's Pizza and brunch at Kitchen Mouse create opportunities to be nourished and share good times.. Large shade trees, multiple patios and garden paths lead in and around the property. All 4 residences are currently rented and there are rules and regulations from the City of LA to follow. Limited showings as a result of needing to protect the privacy and security of the current residents. Zoning is LARD2The parcel is a sizable 12,924 square feet with a 120 foot frontage and gentle curve to a narrower rear portion of the property where a carport/shed is used for storage. A 10 foot wide walkway to Longfellow Street is suitable for boat or RV storage or as the entry walk to a new construction ADU on this portion of the lot. The area is part of the Highland Park HPOZ. With attractive financing on 4 unit properties available from Fannie Mae, this may be a great property for you.

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    Listed by:

    Adam Bray-Ali DRE #01859026 213-399-1940,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    Harrison Trachman, DRE #02088162

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Joyce Rey, DRE #00465013

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-15354MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
    • Laundry: Common Area, Stacked
    Features
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,107
    • Total interior livable area: 2,107 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 10
    • Parking features: Carport, Driveway, Off Street
    • Carport spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: Ground level with steps to 2 of 4 apartments
    • Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Good Condition,Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Canyon, Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), River
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: River
    Lot
    • Size: 0.3 Acres
    • Features: Bluff, Sloped Down, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Sprinklers None, Trees
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 5468015011
    • Zoning: LARD2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Quadruplex
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1923

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutter(s), Hiking, Mountainous, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
    • Subdivision: Not Applicable
    Location
    • Region: Los Angeles

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $541/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,132,200
    • Annual tax amount: $13,962
    • Date on market: 10/10/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 28 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,FHA
    • Total actual rent: 6921
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/21/2023Sold$1,140,000-5%$541/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-15354 Report a problem
    11/17/2023Contingent$1,200,000$570/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-15354 Report a problem
    11/10/2023Price change$1,200,000-4%$570/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-15354 Report a problem
    10/10/2023Listed for sale$1,250,000+135.8%$593/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-15354 Report a problem
    10/1/2010Sold$530,000+118.1%$252/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/23/2009Sold$243,000$115/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,962 +64.3%$1,132,200 +70%
    2024$8,496 +1.9%$665,939 +2%
    2023$8,337 +4.7%$652,887 +2%
    2022$7,961 +1.3%$640,091 +2%
    2021$7,859 -1%$627,546 +1%
    2020$7,935 $621,115 +2%
    2019$7,935 +5.1%$608,942 +2%
    2018$7,549 $597,008 +2%
    2017$7,549 +2.2%$585,067 +2%
    2016$7,388 +2.4%$573,596 +1.5%
    2015$7,213 +0.7%$564,981 +2%
    2014$7,160 $553,915 +127.9%
    2010-- $243,000 +334.2%
    2009-- $55,959 +2%
    2008-- $54,863 +2%
    2007-- $53,788 +2%
    2005-- $52,734 +4%
    2004-- $50,688 +1.9%
    2003-- $49,760 +2%
    2002-- $48,785 +4%
    2000-- $46,893
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Highland Park

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