
Los Angeles, California 90031
The Cole Mansion is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $1,795,000—positioned well below the $1,900,433 Fair Market Value by 5%. This valuation gap offers $105,433 in Instant Equity. Featuring an Excellent Condition Rating following an extensive restoration, this 1888 Queen Anne blends historic character with modern infrastructure, including solar and a professional-grade studio. This rare, turnkey residence is an ideal acquisition for discerning preservationists or owner-occupants seeking a historic Los Angeles landmark with contemporary reliability.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 1888, the property has undergone an extensive recent restoration that qualifies it as mint condition. All major systems are new, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roof, and solar panels. The kitchen and bathrooms have been fully updated with high-end period-appropriate finishes and modern appliances, and the home includes seismic retrofitting and an EV charger, requiring no immediate maintenance.
The Cole Mansion is a meticulously restored 1888 Queen Anne landmark with significant historical ties to the Los Angeles Times, featuring preserved original woodwork, leaded glass, and period-correct craftsmanship.
Rare for a historic home, the property features extensive modern upgrades including new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof, solar panels, seismic retrofitting, and an EV charger, ensuring contemporary reliability.
The detached home office is equipped with recording-studio-quality sound insulation, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a dedicated mini-split system, offering a premier workspace for creative professionals.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3345, other record living area = 3173.
Located within the Highland Park-Garvanza HPOZ, the property is subject to strict historic preservation guidelines that may limit the owner's ability to make exterior modifications or additions.
With a 3,345 sqft residence situated on a 5,810 sqft lot, the outdoor yard space is relatively compact for a home of this scale and bedroom count.
A rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Los Angeles history, the Cole Mansion is an exquisitely restored 1888 Queen Anne, once home to Nathan Cole Jr., co-founder of the Los Angeles Times. Set in Sycamore Grove within the Highland Park-Garvanza HPOZ, the residence has undergone an extensive restoration that honors its architectural heritage while thoughtfully updating it for modern life. Upon approach, the Victorian faade makes an unforgettable first impression with its soaring corner turret, colorful fish-scale shingles, and decorative fretwork. A sweeping wraparound veranda welcomes you into the interior of the home, rich with original detail and craftsmanship. A staircase with restored woodwork and leaded glass anchors the entry, while expansive first-floor rooms feature beautifully restored oak floors, original pocket doors with antique hardware, fireplaces, period and French art glass lighting, built-in floor-to-ceiling bookcases, and imported European wallcoverings.The light-filled kitchen combines vintage character with contemporary function, featuring custom cabinetry, a cast-iron double-drainboard sink, and an Elmira Stove Works range. Each bathroom has been individually designed with period-inspired details, including clawfoot tubs and, in one, an original Queen Anne washstand. On the third floor, there's an enchanting private suite where notable guests William Jennings Bryan (Secretary of State) and Charles A. Towne (US Congressman) are rumored to have stayed. Tucked away from the rest of the house, the bedroom features a vaulted ceiling with a nearby en-suite bath located in the turret. At the rear of the property, there's a generous, private grassy backyard with sitting areas shaded by fruit trees. Here, you'll also find a separate home office with recording-studio-quality sound insulation with professional-quality projection screen, built-in Dolby Atmos speakers, a new mini-split system, and wired internet. Additionally, there is a storage shed as well as a bicycle shed. Behind the historic beauty, substantial improvements include new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof, insulation, seismic retrofitting, solar panels, and an EV charger. The Cole Mansion is truly an incredible historic residence, whose original character has been carefully preserved for its next chapter, ready to welcome its next owner.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 3,345 | 1,670.836 |
| Lot Size | 5,810 | 6,152.156 |
| Price | $1.79M | $1.34M |
| Price per sq ft | $537 | $807 |
| Built year | 1888 | 1941 |
| HOA | $0 | $238 |
| Days on market | 26 | 56 |
Oct 14, 2026
$1,795,000
Initial Listing
Apr 21, 2021
$1,610,000
Public Record
Aug 7, 2020
$861,000
Public Record
Jan 29, 2018
$700,000
Public Record