
Los Angeles, California 90019
Analysis of 1130 Westchester Place, Los Angeles, California 90019 is currently available with a list price of $3,495,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Los Angeles Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
This historic 1914 estate is a well-preserved landmark with exceptional architectural details, but it lacks modern renovations. While the interior features museum-quality elements like original mahogany paneling and Grueby tiles, the kitchen and service areas are significantly outdated with vintage cabinetry and older appliances. Under the provided criteria, the property qualifies as 'fair' because it is over 20 years old, has not undergone a major recent renovation, and contains functional but aged components that require modernization to meet current luxury standards.
As Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #661, this 1913 Beaux-Arts Mediterranean estate offers unparalleled architectural integrity with preserved museum-quality details, including Zuber wallpaper, Grueby tile, and mahogany-paneled interiors.
The half-acre property provides exceptional utility and scale, featuring a 7,000 SF main residence, a detached 1,770 SF two-bedroom carriage house, and a separate studio, totaling nearly 10,000 SF of living space.
Positioned on a corner lot across from a quiet retreat center, the estate offers a rare 'oasis' feel in Mid-City, further enhanced by its storied pop-culture history and status as a Gilded Age landmark.
The current grounds lack a pool and finished landscaping, as evidenced by the use of digital renderings in marketing, suggesting a need for significant immediate investment in outdoor improvements.
Owning a century-old estate of this magnitude involves high carrying costs and likely requires extensive updates to aging systems and the unfinished basement to meet modern luxury standards while adhering to historic preservation codes.
Historic Los Angeles Landmark, The Rives Mansion. A true architectural gem in Country Club Park, the Rives Mansion is a grand Beaux-Arts Mediterranean estate designed by Alfred Rosenheim and recognized as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #661. Built in 1913, the home is steeped in history and character, with nearly all of its original details beautifully preserved. Owned for over 60 years by the Sisters of Social Service, a progressive Benedictine order with Hungarian roots, the estate served as a peaceful center for community, reflection, and gatherings. Though centrally located, some say Mid-City, others K-Town or Arlington Heights, its position on a corner lot across from the park-like grounds of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet retreat center gives it a rare sense of quiet and privacy. It truly feels like an oasis in the heart of the city. Inside the approximately 7,000-square-foot main home, you'll find exquisite period features: a Louis XV-style formal living room, mahogany-paneled library, circular breakfast room with a 1913 Zuber wallpaper mural, solarium with green Grueby tile, four marble fireplaces, intricate crown molding and filigree ceilings, hardwood floors, stained glass, and more. The half-acre property also includes a detached 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom carriage house (approx. 1,770 SF) and a separate studio with office and bath. Upstairs in the main residence are six bedrooms and four bathrooms, while a 1,200-square-foot unfinished basement offers potential for expansion. The Rives Mansion has also made its mark in pop culture, featured in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Booksmart (2022), and as the backdrop for events hosting guests from Solange to Archbishop Mahoney.A rare opportunity to own one of Los Angeles' few surviving Gilded Age estates, rich in artistry, history, and soul. Disclaimer: there are 3 digitally rendered photos to provide a new look for landscaping around the front and a potential pool; the current condition is shown and there is no pool.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.6 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.7 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.7 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 3.0 | 95% |
| Baths | 5.0 | 2.0 | 93% |
| Square foot | 9,735 | 1,742 | 98% |
| Lot Size | 24,012 | 6,304 | 98% |
| Price | $3.50M | $1.33M | 98% |
| Price per sq ft | $359 | $764 | 2% |
| Built year | 1914 | 1926 | 11% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 29 | 187 | 2% |
Mar 24, 2026
$3,495,000
Initial Listing
Jul 30, 1999
$1,000,000
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