1437 12th Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90019, Los Angeles, 90019 - 3 bed, 1 bath
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1437 12th Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90019
ACTIVE
CONDITION: TEAR DOWN
3Beds
1Baths
1,934Sq Ft
8,197Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$1,249,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$1,249,000
SUMMARY
This property presents a High-Potential Investment Opportunity with a List Price of $1,249,000, which aligns with the current $1,249,000 Fair Market Value. Featuring a Condition Rating of 6, this R-2 Zoned Asset offers significant development potential, including a massive 64,800sf build capacity when combined with the adjacent lot. With 110ft of frontage and a 16,513sf total footprint, the site is primed for luxury density projects. This is a strategic acquisition ideal for Ground-Up Developers or Experienced Investors seeking to maximize land utility in Los Angeles.
Estimated Market Value
$1,249,000
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Los Angeles.
Comparable Sales Map
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
Map unavailable.
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1437 12th Avenue Subject 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,934 sqft · $646 | $1,249,000* List Price | 3 | 1 | 1,934 | $646 | - |
A 1215 Crenshaw Boulevard Active 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,578 sqft · $543 · 0.3 mi | $1,400,000 List Price | 3 | 1 | 2,578 | $543 | 0.3 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Tear down
TeardownExcellent
Property is land value only, full reconstruction required.
The property was built in 1911 (113 years old) and the listing explicitly markets it as a development opportunity for a 64,800sf building. With an 'AS-IS' status, a 'needs repair' description, and a focus on land value/density bonuses, the structure is treated as a tear-down despite being noted as a potential flip.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 8197, living area = 1934.
- Significant Development Potential
The property offers a massive R-2 zoning development opportunity with density bonus potential, allowing for a building size of up to 64,800 square feet if combined with the adjacent lot.
- Expansive Lot Size
Featuring a generous 8,197 square foot lot with the rare option to acquire the contiguous lot for a total of 110 feet of frontage, providing exceptional scale for the Mid-Los Angeles area.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Poor Physical Condition
The existing 1911 structure is being sold in 'As-Is' condition and requires extensive repairs, necessitating significant immediate capital for renovation or demolition.
- Underperforming Local Schools
Several assigned public schools in the immediate vicinity carry low performance ratings, which may limit the property's appeal to traditional owner-occupant families.
About 1437 12th Avenue
Home needs repair. Ideal for flip. AS - IS Contiguous double lot opportunity for development with 110ft front footage. 1437 and 1439 12th Ave, CAN PURCHASE EACH LOT SEPARATELY. Maximum building size is a whopping 64,800sf with density bonus! Potential to build giant luxury units on R-2 zoning. Each lot is 8,287sf totaling 16,513sf. Each lot is 1.25m totaling 2.5m.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1911
- Lot Size
- 8,197 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 1 (1 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Los Angeles Unified Schools
Arlington Heights Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.3 mi
3/10
Queen Anne Place Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.5 mi
7/10
Carson-Gore Academy Of Enviornmental Studies
Grades K-5 • 0.6 mi
6/10
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,934 | 1,670.836 |
| Lot Size | 8,197 | 6,152.156 |
| Price | $1.25M | $1.34M |
| Price per sq ft | $646 | $807 |
| Built year | 1911 | 1941 |
| HOA | $0 | $238 |
| Days on market | 167 | 56 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
May 26, 2026
$1,249,000
Initial Listing