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  • Price cut: $51K (7/17)
    $1,499,000

    3556 Helms Ave, Culver City, CA 90232

    2beds
    1,234sqft
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    $9,707/mo
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    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    5,401 Square Feet Lot
    $1,486,100 Zestimate®
    $1,215/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY -- Potential for Two Homes on One Lot in Culver City's coveted Lucerne-Higuera neighborhood. Seller's plans are currently in the final stages of plan check for the potential development of two separate townhome-style residences (each proposed at approx. 1,800 SF plus garages). -- This is a rare opportunity in a highly desirable location just steps from Hayden Tract, Ivy Station, the Arts District, Amazon Studios, and Downtown Culver City. -- Alternatively, take advantage of the existing approximately 1,234 SF home and make it your own. The residence features a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings, multiple skylights, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den, and a bonus recreation room. Situated on an approximately 5,400-square-foot R2-zoned lot, the property offers flexibility for renovation or future development, subject to applicable approvals. -- Buyer shall independently verify all zoning, land use regulations, development potential, lot split opportunities, permits, plan check status, approvals, square footage, lot size, and all other property information with the appropriate governmental agencies and licensed professionals.
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    Listed by:

    Christopher Newell DRE # 02098665 310-993-9213,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 310-207-7080

    Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26849449MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bonus Room, Rec Room
      Heating
      • Wall
      Cooling
      • Wall Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Range/Oven
      • Laundry: Laundry Area
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,234
      • Total interior livable area: 1,234 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garage - 1 Car
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      Lot
      • Size: 5,401 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 45 x 120
      Details
      • Additional structures: Accessory Bldgs
      • Parcel number: 4206003012
      • Zoning: CCR2YY
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Year built: 1925

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Culver City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,215/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,357,721
      • Annual tax amount: $16,954
      • Date on market: 6/19/2026

        Estimated market value

        $1,486,100

        $1.41M - $1.56M

        $5,635/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/22/2026Contingent$1,499,000$1,215/sqft
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        7/17/2026Price change$1,499,000-3.3%$1,215/sqft
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        6/20/2026Listing removed$5,750$5/sqft
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        6/19/2026Listed for sale$1,550,000+18.8%$1,256/sqft
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        6/5/2026Listed for rent$5,750+40.2%$5/sqft
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        10/2/2025Listing removed$4,100$3/sqft
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        9/24/2025Listed for rent$4,100-2.4%$3/sqft
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        9/15/2025Listing removed$4,200$3/sqft
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        8/20/2025Price change$4,200-2.3%$3/sqft
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        7/26/2025Price change$4,300-2.3%$3/sqft
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        7/21/2025Price change$4,400-2.2%$4/sqft
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        7/10/2025Price change$4,500-4.3%$4/sqft
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        6/18/2025Price change$4,700-4.1%$4/sqft
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        6/12/2025Price change$4,900-3.9%$4/sqft
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        5/27/2025Listed for rent$5,100+13.3%$4/sqft
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        4/1/2025Listing removed$4,500$4/sqft
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        3/30/2025Listed for rent$4,500-7.2%$4/sqft
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        5/2/2023Listing removed--
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        4/12/2023Listed for rent$4,850$4/sqft
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        3/21/2023Sold$1,305,000+0.8%$1,058/sqft
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        3/8/2023Pending sale$1,295,000$1,049/sqft
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        2/23/2023Price change$1,295,000-13.4%$1,049/sqft
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        12/2/2022Listed for sale$1,495,000$1,212/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$16,954 +2.6%$1,357,721 +2%
        2024$16,528 +5.1%$1,331,100 +2.4%
        2023$15,731 +258.2%$1,300,000 +349.7%
        2022$4,391 +1.5%$289,107 +2%
        2021$4,328 +2.4%$283,440 +1%
        2020$4,226 $280,535 +2%
        2019$4,226 +8%$275,036 +2%
        2018$3,914 $269,644 +2%
        2017$3,914 +2.5%$264,358 +2%
        2016$3,817 +6.3%$259,175 +1.5%
        2015$3,590 +2.1%$255,283 +2%
        2014$3,514 $250,283 +2.5%
        2012-- $244,269 +2%
        2011-- $239,480 +0.8%
        2010-- $237,691 -0.2%
        2009-- $238,256 +2%
        2008-- $233,585 +2%
        2007-- $229,006 +2%
        2006-- $224,517
        2005-- $224,517 +4%
        2004-- $215,801 +1.9%
        2003-- $211,847 +2%
        2002-- $207,694 +4%
        2000-- $199,631
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Lucerne/Higuera

        Getting around

        83 / 100
        Very Walkable
        64 / 100
        Good Transit
        99 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

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