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  • $2,225,000

    5540 Lexington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

    8beds
    4baths
    5,334sqft
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    $14,800/mo
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1917
    -- sqft lot
    $2,081,400 Zestimate®
    $417/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    MAKE YOUR DREAM OFFER NOW! WHY NOT? IT JUST MIGHT BE A BIG WIN FOR YOU! BUY THIS 4 UNIT + THE NEXT DOOR 2 UNIT TOWNHOUSE ALSO SEPARATELY OFFERED FOR SALE! FUTURE DEVELOPMEN SITE! 5540 LEXINGTON AVENUE 90038! PRIME LOCATION! MULTI-LOT (TWO LOTS) CORNER LEVEL DEVELOPMENT SITE EACH LOT SOLD SEPARATELY. RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY AT LAND VALUE PRICE - CONNECTED TO THE PROPERTY JUST SOUTH, ALSO PRESENTLY ON THE MARKET (1162 NORTH ST. ANDREWS PLACE 90038 LAND = 5,497 SQ. FT. - R4 ZONING - SAME OWNER). THIS RESULTS IN A MUCH LARGER DEVELOPMENT SITE WITH BOTH PROPERTIES BEING AVAILABLE FOR SALE, TRULY A SUPERIOR INVESTMENT AND AS REPORTED TO US R4 ZONING DOES NOT REQUIRE PARKING WHICH LEAVES MORE ROOM FOR ADDITIONAL RENTAL UNITS! AND WITH MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANTS THE DEVELOPER MAY GAIN INCOME DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS! THE RENTALS ARE SEPARATELY METERED FOR ELECTRIC & GAS PLUS A HUGE PARKING COURT WITH GARAGES. LOCATED CLOSE TO DINING HOT SPOTS, GOOD SCHOOLS, TRANSPORTATION, AND THE FREEWAY IS NOT TOO FAR AWAY. THIS IS A SMART INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A MULTI-PROPERTY CORNER DEVELOPMENT SITE - PLEASE CALL US FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR FURTHER DETAILS. AND SHOULD YOU NEED IDEAS FOR YOUR DREAM DEVELOPMENT WE WILL CONNECT YOU WITH DEVELOPERS, IF NEEDED. WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST. THANK YOU!
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    Listed by:

    Jonathan Jay DRE # 01979786 323-660-3600,

    Bruce Jay Associates 323-660-3600

    Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26830141MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 8
      • Bathrooms: 4
      Heating
      • Wall
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 5,334
      • Total interior livable area: 5,334 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 10
      • Parking features: Carport, Detached Carport, Covered, Driveway, Garage Is Detached, Guest, On Site, Parking Space
      • Garage spaces: 4
      • Carport spaces: 2
      • Covered spaces: 6
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      • Fencing: Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Tree Top, Hills
      Lot
      • Size: 7,496 Square Feet
      • Features: Rectangular Lot, Lot-Level/Flat, Sidewalks, Single Lot, Yard, Front Yard, Curbs, Corners Established, Back Yard, Corner Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Other
      • Has additional parcels: Yes
      • Parcel number: 5536008011
      • Zoning: LAR4
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Craftsman
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Condition
      • Value Mainly In Land
      • Year built: 1917

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Los Angeles

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $417/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,922,700
      • Annual tax amount: $23,675
      • Date on market: 5/11/2026
      • Tenant pays: Gas, Electricity
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $2,081,400

        $1.98M - $2.19M

        $2,773/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/11/2026Listed for sale$2,225,000+18%$417/sqft
        Source: CLAW #26830141 Report a problem
        5/8/2024Sold$1,885,000$353/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/11/2024Pending sale$1,885,000$353/sqft
        Source: CLAW #21-702616 Report a problem
        2/16/2024Listing removed--
        Source: CLAW #21-702616 Report a problem
        7/1/2023Price change$1,885,000-5%$353/sqft
        Source: CLAW #21-702616 Report a problem
        6/16/2023Price change$1,985,000-15.2%$372/sqft
        Source: CLAW #21-702616 Report a problem
        7/23/2021Price change$2,340,000-0.4%$439/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #21702616 Report a problem
        4/30/2021Listed for sale$2,350,000$441/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #21702616 Report a problem
        1/20/2021Listing removed--
        Source: CLAW Report a problem
        8/17/2020Listed for sale$2,350,000$441/sqft
        Source: Bruce Jay Associates #19447204 Report a problem
        7/27/2019Pending sale$2,350,000$441/sqft
        Source: Bruce Jay Associates #19447204 Report a problem
        4/7/2019Price change$2,350,000+4.4%$441/sqft
        Source: Bruce Jay Associates #19447204 Report a problem
        3/23/2019Price change$2,250,000-4.3%$422/sqft
        Source: Bruce Jay Associates #19447204 Report a problem
        12/28/2018Listed for sale$2,350,000+1046.3%$441/sqft
        Source: Bruce Jay Associates #19447204 Report a problem
        11/13/1998Sold$205,000$38/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$23,675 +421.9%$1,922,700 +510.3%
        2024$4,536 +1.6%$315,060 +2%
        2023$4,465 +4.2%$308,883 +2%
        2022$4,285 +2%$302,827 +2%
        2021$4,201 -0.7%$296,890 +1%
        2020$4,233 $293,847 +2%
        2019$4,233 +7.3%$288,086 +2%
        2018$3,945 $282,438 +2%
        2017$3,945 +1.9%$276,901 +2%
        2016$3,871 +4%$271,472 +1.5%
        2015$3,723 +0.2%$267,395 +2%
        2014$3,716 $262,158 +2.5%
        2012-- $255,858 +2%
        2011-- $250,842 +0.8%
        2010-- $248,968 -0.2%
        2009-- $249,561 +2%
        2008-- $244,669 +2%
        2007-- $239,872 +2%
        2006-- $235,169
        2005-- $235,169 +4%
        2004-- $226,039 +1.9%
        2003-- $221,897 +2%
        2002-- $217,547 +4%
        2000-- $209,100
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Hollywood

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
        61 / 100
        Good Transit
        67 / 100
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