Charming Duplex with Modern Upgrades in High Park, Los Angeles
This beautifully updated duplex offers two fully renovated units, each with its own unique charm and modern amenities.
The front main unit features two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a private en-suite in the primary bedroom. The bright, airy living and dining area is enhanced by crown molding, baseboards, and recessed lighting. The updated kitchen boasts rich mahogany cabinets, durable laminate flooring, and a large window overlooking the backyard and nearby park. The hallway bathroom has been stylishly upgraded with granite countertops and a standing shower with elegant green subway tiles. Both bedrooms, renovated in 2022, feature hardwood flooring and ample natural light. Additional highlights include central air and heat, a newly replaced roof (2013), and an upgraded septic system (2010). The second unit is a recently renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom space with new flooring, recessed lighting, and fresh white paint. The bedroom includes a split temperature control unit and a spacious closet with sliding doors. The modernized kitchen offers mahogany-stained cabinets, granite countertops, and a large double-pane window, while the bathroom features new fixtures, cabinets, and a stylish shower. The backyard is a peaceful retreat with large tiled flooring, lush greenery, and a charming brick fire pit—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Each unit has separate utilities and a new electrical panel. Plans and permits are available for all upgrades. Prime location near Arroyo Park and Harrison Horse Park provides easy access to outdoor recreation, making this an excellent opportunity for homeowners and investors alike.
Sold for $980,000
Listed by: Century 21 Masters • Yvette Geater • Contact: 562-307-1056
Bought with: Compass
$980,000
238 Thorne St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
3beds
1,410sqft
Duplex
Built in 1921
7,898 Square Feet Lot
$976,500 Zestimate®
$695/sqft
$4,170 Estimated rent
Home value
$976,500
$879,000 - $1.08M
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Listed by:
Yvette Geater DRE #02074114 562-307-1056,
Century 21 Masters
Bought with:
Paul Imbro, DRE #02083261
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: DW25057586
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Pots & Pan Drawers
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,410 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking, Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 3
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Wood
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 7,898 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Attached, Two On A Lot
- Parcel number: 5492040008
- Zoning: LARD2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Drywall, Concrete, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Septic Type Unknown
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Dog Park, Gutter(s), Mountainous, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $695/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,972
- Annual tax amount: $1,922
- Date on market: 3/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 122 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Listing removed | $4,495$3/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,495$3/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Sold | $980,000-1.9%$695/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Pending sale | $999,000$709/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $999,000-6.6%$709/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Price change | $1,070,000-9.2%$759/sqft |
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| 4/7/2025 | Price change | $1,179,000-7.8%$836/sqft |
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| 3/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,279,000$907/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,922 +1.4% | $145,972 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,896 +1.8% | $143,111 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,862 +4.7% | $140,306 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,779 +1.7% | $137,556 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,749 -0.7% | $134,860 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,761 | $133,478 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,761 +7.3% | $130,861 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,642 | $128,296 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,642 +2.3% | $125,781 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,604 +3.3% | $123,316 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,552 +0.2% | $121,464 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,549 | $119,086 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $116,226 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $113,948 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,098 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $113,368 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,146 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $108,968 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,833 |
| 2005 | -- | $106,833 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $102,687 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $100,806 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $98,830 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $94,994 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
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