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  • Listed by: PAK HOME REALTY • Edward Rodarte • Contact: 626-625-5184
    Bought with: RE/Max Time
    $930,000

    5131 San Rafael Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90042

    3beds
    1,632sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1941
    4,787 Square Feet Lot
    $929,900 Zestimate®
    $570/sqft
    $4,606 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $929,900

    $846,000 - $1.02M

    $4,606/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to 5131 San Rafael Ave, a rare opportunity in the heart of Highland Park. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,632 square feet of living space on a 4,785 square foot lot and has been lovingly maintained by the same owner for over 50 years. Homes like this do not come up often. This is true pride of ownership, with major system improvements completed within the past 3 years, including new plumbing, a new AC unit, a new heater, and a water filtration system. These meaningful upgrades give buyers added confidence, comfort, and peace of mind. Inside, you will find a spacious layout filled with natural light, offering plenty of room to enjoy as-is or update to match your personal style. The home features generous living areas, well-sized bedrooms, and a functional floor plan ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to a private yard with space to relax, garden, or create your ideal outdoor retreat. Located in one of Northeast LA’s most desirable neighborhoods, this home is just minutes from Highland Park favorites, dining, shopping, and convenient access to the best of Los Angeles. Whether you are looking for a move-in-ready home, a property with long-term upside, or a home with strong pride of ownership in a prime location, 5131 San Rafael Ave is an opportunity you do not want to miss.

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    Listed by:

    Edward Rodarte DRE #01293791 626-625-5184,

    PAK HOME REALTY,

    Christian Chandler DRE #02321952,

    PAK HOME REALTY

    Bought with:

    Hung Tat Chung, DRE #01341967

    RE/Max Time

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: CV26075037MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Down
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • All Bedrooms Down
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,632 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Front
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    Lot
    • Size: 4,787 Square Feet
    • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5469004030
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1941

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: See Remarks

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Los Angeles

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $570/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $75,445
    • Date on market: 4/7/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 69 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/6/2026Sold$930,000-2.1%$570/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #CV26075037 Report a problem
    6/16/2026Pending sale$950,000$582/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #CV26075037 Report a problem
    6/11/2026Price change$950,000-5%$582/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #CV26075037 Report a problem
    4/8/2026Listed for sale$999,999$613/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #CV26075037 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $75,445 +2%
    2025$1,054 +3.3%$73,966 +2%
    2024$1,020 -3.1%$72,516 +2%
    2023$1,053 +9.8%$71,095 +2%
    2022$959 +2.4%$69,702 +2%
    2021$936 -0.4%$68,336 +1%
    2020$940 $67,637 +2%
    2019$940 +9.1%$66,312 +2%
    2018$861 $65,013 +2%
    2017$861 +2.5%$63,739 +2%
    2016$840 +5%$62,490 +1.5%
    2015$800 +0.1%$61,552 +2%
    2014$800 $60,347 +2.5%
    2012-- $58,899 +2%
    2011-- $57,745 +0.8%
    2010-- $57,315 -0.2%
    2009-- $57,452 +2%
    2008-- $56,326 +2%
    2007-- $55,222 +2%
    2006-- $54,141
    2005-- $54,141 +4%
    2004-- $52,042 +1.9%
    2003-- $51,089 +2%
    2002-- $50,088 +4%
    2000-- $48,145
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    Neighborhood: Highland Park

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