Welcome to 438 South Serrano Ave., Los Angeles CA 90020, a truly remarkable multi-family property that offers a recently fully renovated and very spacious living experience in one of the most desirable areas of Los Angeles and Koreatown. This stunning and well-maintained home offers a great unit mix with a 8 bedroom 7 bathroom single family home in the front, a studio JADU attached to the main home in the front, and a newly remodeled gorgeous 500 sqft. studio ADU in the back.
Each unit is thoughtfully designed with a mix of modern finishes integrated with the originality of its traditional structure, sleek vinyl floors, and ample natural light, creating an inviting and comfortable living space. Convenience and comfort are at the forefront, as this property boasts an array of exceptional features. Residents will appreciate the usable outdoor areas, ideal for relaxing or enjoying a nice breeze. The newly installed heating and cooling systems on both the 1st and 2nd floors ensure year-round comfort, while the fully renovated kitchens and bathrooms provide a contemporary touch to the homes overall craftsman style design, making this home move-in ready for residents.
This lovely property includes many great additional features such as a usable outdoor coin/digital laundry equipment for all residents, a unique 2nd floor mini kitchen area, all brand new shower stalls, extremely powerful wifi signals, and the large, front yard and back yard parking lot areas are a significant added bonus for residents living within the city center of Los Angeles where parking is scarce and valuable. The individual bedrooms in the single-family home in the front have average rents of $1400-$1600 while the separate studio JADU unit in the front and private studio ADU unit in the back range from average rents of $1600-$2500.
Located in the very central neighborhood of Koreatown, Los Angeles, this property is surrounded by an abundance of shops, delicious restaurants, local markets, and entertainment options that offer residents an unparalleled city lifestyle and access to every imaginable amenity within walking distance. Additionally, its prime location provides easy passage to major transportation routes, making commuting to all different areas of Los Angeles simpler.
The multifamily home sits on an expansive lot size of 9,006 square feet and the total square footage of living space for the front home is 3,658 sqft. providing plenty of room for guests both inside and outside the property. Surrounded by apartments on nearby streets this property stands on a rare historic preservation zone making it a unique street within the neighborhood.
This home is a must-see for anyone looking for a rental property in one of Los Angeles' most coveted up and coming central neighborhoods with unique as a spacious and comfortable place to call home. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity, contact us today to schedule a private showing and see for yourself why the 438 South Serrano Ave. property is the perfect place for you.
2 Stories
A/C & Heating Unit
Ample Dining Room Space
Back Parking Lot
Back Yard
Central Cooling
Central Heating
Central Location in Los Angeles
Driveway
Front Parking Lot
Fully Remodeled Bathrooms
Fully Remodeled Kitchen
High Ceilings
Outdoor Laundry Washer & Dryer
Parking Lot
Quiet Living Space
Solar Panels
Spacious Open Floor Plan
Private Bathroom
Cleanliness a must
Sold for $2,700,000
$2,700,000
438 S Serrano Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
10beds
5,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$2,712,700 Zestimate®
$519/sqft
$3,617 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,712,700
$2.47M - $2.98M
$3,617/mo
Zestimate® history
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Move-in readyGreat unit mixAmple natural lightExpansive lot sizeSleek vinyl floorsBrand new shower stallsUsable outdoor areas
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 9
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
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Details
- Parcel number: 5503012004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,200
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $519/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,706,255
- Annual tax amount: $20,884
- Date on market: 6/24/2025
- Lease term: 6 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Sold | $2,700,000+64.6%$519/sqft |
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| 2/15/2023 | Sold | $1,640,000-17.2%$315/sqft |
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| 6/18/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/6/2022 | Price change | $1,980,000-13.2%$381/sqft |
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| 5/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,280,000+391.9%$438/sqft |
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| 11/8/2000 | Sold | $463,500+49.5%$89/sqft |
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| 12/2/1994 | Sold | $310,000+80.2%$60/sqft |
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| 8/10/1994 | Sold | $172,024$33/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,884 +1.1% | $1,706,255 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,653 -6.4% | $1,672,800 -6.6% |
| 2023 | $22,077 +4.8% | $1,791,568 +124.4% |
| 2022 | $21,057 +117.7% | $798,391 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,671 -0.9% | $782,737 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,764 | $774,712 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,764 +6.1% | $759,522 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,204 | $744,631 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,204 +2.2% | $730,031 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,008 +2.7% | $715,717 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,774 +1.1% | $704,968 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,680 | $691,160 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $674,548 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $661,322 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $656,381 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $657,941 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $645,041 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $632,394 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $619,995 |
| 2005 | -- | $619,995 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $595,921 +0.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $590,580 +24.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $472,770 +31% |
| 2000 | -- | $360,834 |
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Neighborhood: Koreatown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Charles H. Kim Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10RFK Community Schools-Ambassador School of Global LeadershipGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10RFK Community Schools Los Angeles High School Of The ArtsGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- 438 S Serrano Ave