Los Angeles! SFR R3 Zoning! Water heater unit newly replaced December 2025! Entire roof replacement done yr2020. The garage has been transformed into an awesome storage room! Held by the same family since 1975, 178 N Mariposa Ave is not just a development opportunity; it is a family-maintained, move-in-ready home perfect for an owner-occupant or a sophisticated investor! Rarely does a home offer such a perfect harmony of historic soul and meticulous care! Unlike many homes of this era, this residence boasts pride of ownership. From the inviting front porch to the spacious 1,608sqft interior, the home feels solid, warm, and exceptionally cared for. Enjoy a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout with 'good bones,' a cozy fireplace, and a massive, lush backyard that feels like a private park in the middle of the city. It's a peaceful sanctuary just minutes from the energy of Koreatown, Silver Lake, and Hollywood - approximately a 3-mile drive to DTLA and a 5-mile drive to Beverly Hills. The LAR3 zoning and 6,020sqft lot provide a massive safety net. Live in or rent out this well-maintained home now while you plan for future development or the addition of a high-end ADU. Same family ownership for over 50 years. Experience the warmth of a true family home and the security of a premier Los Angeles investment.
For sale
$1,200,000
178 N Mariposa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
3beds
1,608sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$7,498/mo
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,019 Square Feet Lot
$1,135,500 Zestimate®
$746/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceInviting front porch
- 127 days |
- 155 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bernadette Advincula DRE # 01110296 310-967-9329,
Keller Williams Realty 310-375-3511
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26671543
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Living Room
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater Unit
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Dining Rm, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached/No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,608
- Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Gate, Tandem, Garage, Garage Is Detached, Carport, Garage - 1 Car, Attached Carport, Converted Garage, Covered, Detached, Direct Access, Gated, Open
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground Level w/steps
- Patio & porch: Porch, Front Porch, Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Living Room Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,019 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 120
- Features: Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Lot-Level/Flat, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, City Lot, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 5518010004
- Zoning: LAR3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $746/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $116,683
- Annual tax amount: $1,671
- Date on market: 4/1/2026
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$1,135,500
$1.08M - $1.19M
$4,291/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$746/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #26671543 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,671 +1.2% | $116,683 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,651 +1.4% | $114,396 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,628 +4% | $112,154 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,565 +2% | $109,956 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,535 -0.6% | $107,801 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,544 | $106,697 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,544 +12.7% | $104,606 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,370 | $102,556 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,370 +2% | $100,546 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,344 +3.8% | $98,576 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,295 +0.2% | $97,097 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,292 | $95,196 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,910 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $91,089 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,409 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $90,625 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $88,849 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $87,108 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $85,401 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,401 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $82,086 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,583 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $79,004 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $75,939 |
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Neighborhood: Koreatown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Alexandria Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Virgil Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Belmont Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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