Discover the potential of 5600 Smiley Drive, a compelling opportunity for experienced investors, builders, or visionaries ready to unlock value in a sought-after Los Angeles location. Situated on a spacious lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main residence is a substantial fixer, stripped to the studs and primed for a full transformation. The current footprint provides a blank slate to reimagine the layout with contemporary design, thoughtful flow, and high-end finishes. A detached garage offers added flexibility — think ADU conversion, workshop space, or income potential (buyer to verify). This property is best suited to those with the vision and know-how to see a full renovation or redevelopment through. Please note: given the property's present condition, it will not qualify for conventional financing and is ideal for cash buyers or those with alternative financing in place. Rare finds like this — where prime location meets wide-open upside — don't come along often.
For sale
Listed by: Real Brokerage Technologies Inc • Ashley Ward • Contact: 661-542-2261
$899,000
5600 Smiley Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90016
3beds
1,266sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$885,000 Zestimate®
$710/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 63 days
- 580
- 15
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashley Ward DRE #01928978 661-542-2261,
Real Brokerage Technologies Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR26146897
Originating 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
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
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: 1,266 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front Door
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 5048022008
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $710/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $855,660
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 63 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
$885,000
$841,000 - $929,000
$4,502/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000-5.3%$710/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $949,000$750/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $949,000+31.8%$750/sqft |
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| 6/1/2019 | Listing removed | $3,350$3/sqft |
Source: Raymond Yudain #19469088 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,350$3/sqft |
Source: Raymond Yudain #19469088 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2019 | Sold | $720,000$569/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $855,660 +2% |
| 2025 | $10,256 +1.4% | $838,883 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,117 +6.3% | $822,435 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $9,513 +4.8% | $771,983 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,075 +1.3% | $756,847 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,961 -1% | $742,007 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,053 | $734,400 +212.3% |
| 2019 | $9,053 +207.3% | $235,172 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $2,945 +1.7% | $226,562 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,898 +2.1% | $222,121 +4.1% |
| 2016 | $2,838 +4.7% | $213,290 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,711 +0.7% | $210,087 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,692 | $205,973 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $201,024 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $197,083 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $195,611 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $196,076 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $192,232 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $188,464 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $184,770 |
| 2005 | -- | $184,770 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $177,597 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $174,343 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $170,925 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $164,290 |
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