Unique two-story live/work opportunity in the heart of Chinatown. Surrounded by renowned art galleries, creative studios, musicians, designers, and long-standing independent businesses, this live/work property is part of the cultural history and artistic identity that have made Chung King Road a destination within Chinatown. The ground floor features an expansive high-ceiling creative studio/retail space ideal for gallery, showroom, studio, boutique retail, or other creative uses. The space includes a bonus mezzanine loft overlooking the open studio, along with a ground-floor kitchenette and bathroom. In addition to the listed 2,400 SF, the property also includes an attached approximately 1,000 SF basement, offering additional space for storage, production, workshop, office, or creative expansion. Upstairs, the light-filled residential unit offers 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with abundant natural light throughout. The second-floor residence can function with either a private entrance or connected access to the commercial space, creating a flexible live/work setup for the entrepreneur, artist, or visionary looking to bring their next concept to life.
For sale
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty
$1,400,000
974 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012
4beds
3baths
2,400sqft
Mixed Use
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$1,368,400 Zestimate®
$583/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ground-floor kitchenettePrivate entranceLight-filled residential unitAbundant natural light throughout
- 48 days |
- 175 |
- 8 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melanie Guillen DRE #01322895 323-702-3850,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: DW26100046
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bath, Kitchen, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Street
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 1,200 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 5414005040
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Mixed Use
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Urban
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $583/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $123,254
- Annual tax amount: $1,743
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Listing terms: Submit
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,368,400
$1.30M - $1.44M
$3,297/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000$583/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #DW26100046 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,743 -45.8% | $123,254 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,218 +3.3% | $120,838 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,117 +4.8% | $118,470 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,973 -28% | $116,148 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,127 +163.1% | $113,871 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,568 | $112,704 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,568 -36.6% | $110,495 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,472 | $108,330 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,472 +3.3% | $106,206 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,393 +4.7% | $104,125 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,286 | $102,562 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Castelar Street Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Edward R. Roybal Learning CenterGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Miguel Contreras Learning Complex SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- Chinatown
- 974 Chung King Rd
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