Tucked into the eclectic hills of Mt. Washington sits a home with a rich creative soul. Once the last residence of renowned artist Ynez Johnston, this inspiring retreat embodies the essence of California hillside living—nature, tranquility, sweeping views, and a welcoming sense of community. Set on three lots within two parcels totaling 14,471 sq. ft., it offers not only a unique living experience but also room to expand, create, and make it your own. Designed to spark imagination, the day begins in the bedroom with panoramic canyon views, followed by breakfast in a sunny kitchen where the scenery is always within sight. Continue your day in one of the home’s versatile spaces—perfect for a studio or workshop—where creativity flows as easily as the hillside breeze. With an estimated 1,800 sq. ft. of living space, this three-bedroom, two-bath home sits on a generous double parcel—a rare canvas for your vision. Create a family compound, add an ADU, expand into a grander single-family home, or simply enjoy the grounds already adorned with mature trees, fruit trees, bougainvillea, and succulents while you design your own hillside paradise. Just minutes from the vibrant shops, dining, and entertainment of Eagle Rock, Highland Park, and Downtown, and with quick access to the 110, 2, and 134 freeways, you’re close to everything—yet feel a world away from it all.
Sold for $950,000
Listed by: Equity Union • Kimberly Benicke • Contact: 818-989-2000
Bought with: Division One Investment & Loan
$950,000
579 Crane Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
0.33 Acres Lot
$943,000 Zestimate®
$528/sqft
$7,863 Estimated rent
Home value
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Sunny kitchenNature tranquility sweeping viewsVersatile spacesPanoramic canyon viewsGenerous double parcel
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Listed by:
Kimberly Benicke DRE #01829082 323-829-9100,
Equity Union
Bought with:
Rosa Garcia, DRE #01373253
Division One Investment & Loan
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25178813
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Art Studio, Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Sunroom, Utility Room, Workshop
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Utility Room, Workshop
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Casement Window(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Covered
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Front, Right, Rear
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Block,Wood,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Steep Slope, Street Level, Value In Land
Details
- Additional parcels included: 5466014040
- Parcel number: 5466014041
- Zoning: LAR1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Composition,Fiberglass
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Hiking, Park, Suburban
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $528/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $604,607
- Annual tax amount: $7,422
- Date on market: 8/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 249 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Sold | $950,000-2.6%$528/sqft |
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| 1/31/2026 | Pending sale | $975,000$542/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Contingent | $975,000$542/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $975,000-7.1%$542/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $1,050,000-7.9%$583/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,140,000-4.8%$633/sqft |
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| 8/3/2025 | Listing removed | $1,198,000$666/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,198,000$666/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,422 +0.4% | $604,607 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,395 +2.7% | $592,753 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,204 +4.9% | $581,131 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,869 +1.2% | $569,737 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,784 -1% | $558,566 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,852 | $552,840 +736.5% |
| 2019 | $6,852 +687.3% | $66,093 +2% |
| 2018 | $870 | $64,798 +2% |
| 2017 | $870 +2.4% | $63,528 +2% |
| 2016 | $850 +3.9% | $62,283 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $818 -0.2% | $61,348 +2% |
| 2014 | $819 | $60,147 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $58,703 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $57,553 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $57,124 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $57,260 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $56,138 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $55,038 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $53,960 |
| 2005 | -- | $53,960 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $51,866 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $50,917 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $49,920 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $47,984 |
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Neighborhood: Mount Washington
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- 9/10Mt. Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
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