
Los Angeles, California 90019
This 1930 Spanish Single Family Residence is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $1,749,000—positioned well above the $1,564,810 Fair Market Value by 11%. While priced at a premium, the property features an Excellent Condition Rating with authentic architectural details, a Detached Guest House, and a Private Backyard Retreat. The combination of historic character and modern updates like an EV charger provides a turnkey lifestyle in a central location. This is an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants seeking a unique urban sanctuary or sophisticated buyers prioritizing architectural pedigree.
1930 Spanish home in Wilshire Vista, Los Angeles. Features 3 beds, 2 baths, detached guest house, and private backyard. Turnkey property near LACMA and The Grove.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1338 S Sierra Bonita Avenue Subject 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,653 sqft · $953 | $1,749,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,653 | $953 | - |
A 1206 S Burnside Avenue Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,491 sqft · $905 · 0.4 mi | $1,350,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,491 | $905 | 0.4 mi |
B 1663 S Genesee Avenue Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,687 sqft · $1,018 · 0.5 mi | $1,718,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,687 | $1,018 | 0.5 mi |
C 1038 S Stanley Avenue Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,836 sqft · $950 · 0.4 mi | $1,745,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,836 | $950 | 0.4 mi |
D 1656 S Genesee Avenue Sold 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,580 sqft · $974 · 0.5 mi | $1,539,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,580 | $974 | 0.5 mi |
E 1282 Meadowbrook Avenue Sold 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,446 sqft · $979 · 0.5 mi | $1,415,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,446 | $979 | 0.5 mi |
F 5154 W 12th Street Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft · $979 · 0.8 mi | $1,665,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,700 | $979 | 0.8 mi |
G 1174 Carmona Avenue Sold 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,083 sqft · $865 · 0.3 mi | $1,801,174 | 4 | 4 | 2,083 | $865 | 0.3 mi |
H 1159 S Sierra Bonita Avenue Sold 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,165 sqft · $855 · 0.3 mi | $1,850,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,165 | $855 | 0.3 mi |
I 1309 Carmona Avenue Active 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,750 sqft · $828 · 0.1 mi | $1,449,000 List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,750 | $828 | 0.1 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
Originally built in 1930, this Spanish-style home has been well-maintained and features thoughtful updates that make it move-in ready. The kitchen and laundry areas retain vintage character tile but are equipped with modern appliances. Electrical and climate systems have been updated, evidenced by an EV car charger and a modern mini-split HVAC unit in the detached guest house.
This 1930s home preserves rare architectural details such as barrel ceilings, original built-ins, and classic arches, offering a level of charm and personality that is highly sought after in Wilshire Vista.
The property features a separate, detached guest house with a full bathroom, providing excellent versatility for a home office, creative studio, or private guest accommodations.
The backyard serves as a private retreat with mature landscaping, a water feature, and a wet bar, offering a highly usable and serene space for entertaining in a central urban setting.
At 1,653 square feet for a three-bedroom main house plus a guest house, the individual living spaces may feel somewhat small for buyers accustomed to more expansive modern floor plans.
The listing explicitly notes a lack of views, which may be a competitive disadvantage compared to other properties in the Los Angeles market that offer city or hillside vistas.
Set behind mature landscaping in Wilshire Vista, this 1930 Spanish has the kind of original character that is getting harder and harder to find. Barrel ceilings, original built-ins and classic arches give the home its personality, while thoughtful updates have made it comfortable for how we actually live today without losing the character that makes it special. The main house offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with bright, inviting living and dining spaces and an easy flow throughout. A huge part of what makes this property special is what happens outside. The backyard feels private and genuinely usable, with multiple places to gather, dine or just hang out, along with a wet bar, water feature and mature greenery that make the space feel like its own little retreat. At the back of the property is a detached guest house with a full bathroom, making it a truly useful separate space for guests, working from home, a studio, creative space or just somewhere to retreat. A car charger adds a practical modern convenience while the home still keeps the details and personality that give it its sense of place. All of this in a central Los Angeles location close to Museum Row, LACMA, The Grove, great restaurants and everything that makes this part of the city so easy to enjoy. It's a house with a lot of personality, a surprisingly great amount of usable space, and a backyard you'll actually want to spend time in.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,653 | 1,670.836 |
| Lot Size | 5,776 | 6,152.156 |
| Price | $1.75M | $1.34M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.1K | $807 |
| Built year | 1930 | 1941 |
| HOA | $0 | $238 |
| Days on market | 47 | 56 |
Sep 23, 2026
$1,749,000
Initial Listing
May 12, 2017
$1,375,000
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Dec 12, 2002
$615,000
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Mar 7, 1996
$219,000
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