Historic Craftsman with Multiple Living Spaces & R3 ZoningEnter into a piece of history with this charming Craftsman, originally built in 1905 and lovingly owned by the same family for 85 years. Full of character and opportunity, this unique property offers a front residence plus a separately built rear home with additional living space and two large yard areas.The inviting front house features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an additional office just off the entry that was previously used as a bedroom. The spacious living room is filled with natural light and features beautiful windows and a classic pocket door leading to the formal dining room. The dining room offers excellent natural light, new windows, and a built-in glass-front cabinet.The updated kitchen features new cabinetry, flooring, and a large pantry area. A convenient service porch includes a washer/dryer and a new soaking sink. Outside, the expansive rear yard has provided the perfect setting for gatherings and entertaining, with plenty of room to enjoy and personalize.Built by the family in 1947, the rear home offers additional versatility. The upstairs unit features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, and living room. The downstairs studio is not permitted and includes a full bathroom. An additional yard area is located behind the rear house.The property is zoned R3 and features numerous recent improvements, including some electrical and plumbing upgrades, new flooring in both homes, nine new windows and new doors in the front house, a new bathroom vanity, and fresh interior paint throughout both homes.With its historic charm, multiple living spaces, generous outdoor areas, three fruit trees, and R3 zoning, this property offers a variety of possibilities for homeowners, extended families, or investors. A special property with a long family history--ready for its next chapter.
For sale
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Sheila Ananeh-Firempong • Contact: sheilafire3@gmail.com
$899,000
655 E 50th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
3beds
3baths
1,836sqft
Duplex
Built in 1947
-- sqft lot
$893,100 Zestimate®
$490/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Sheila Ananeh-Firempong DRE #00967830 sheilafire3@gmail.com,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-28621
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Jack and Jill Bath
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, See Remarks
Features
- Built-in Features, Pantry, Storage, Jack and Jill Bath
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,836
- Total interior livable area: 1,836 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,261 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Sprinklers None, Yard
Details
- Additional parcels included: 657 East 50th Street
- Parcel number: 5108011024
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Park, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $490/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $272,018
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$893,100
$848,000 - $938,000
$2,909/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000$490/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $272,018 +2% |
| 2025 | $3,477 +2.3% | $266,686 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,400 +1.9% | $261,458 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,337 +4.7% | $256,333 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,188 +1.5% | $251,308 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,140 -0.8% | $246,381 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,166 | $243,856 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,166 -66.7% | $239,076 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,511 | $234,389 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,511 +216.1% | $229,794 +491% |
| 2016 | $3,009 +327.8% | $38,882 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $703 -1.6% | $38,299 +2% |
| 2014 | $715 | $37,549 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $36,649 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $35,931 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $35,664 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $35,749 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $33,690 |
| 2005 | -- | $33,690 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $32,384 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $31,792 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,169 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $29,961 |
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