1627 Fargo Street, Los Angeles, California 90026, Los Angeles, 90026 - 2 bed, 1 bath
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Los Angeles, California 90026
This 1912 California bungalow represents a High-Potential Investment Opportunity, listed at $1,000,000—positioned slightly above the $963,085 Fair Market Value. While the property requires a comprehensive renovation due to its Condition Rating of 5, the rare street-to-street lot and canyon views provide a foundation for significant value-add. Located in the heart of Elysian Heights near top-rated schools like Clifford Street Elementary, this asset is ideal for Fix-and-Flip Investors or Owner-Occupants with the vision to restore its original Arts and Crafts splendor.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1912, this property is over 100 years old and retains mostly original 'period' features, including cabinetry and a clawfoot tub, with no evidence of modern system updates. The interior shows significant wear, distressed wall finishes, and aged flooring; the listing explicitly suggests a 'refresh' or 'restoration,' indicating the home needs a comprehensive rehab.
This 1912 California bungalow retains its original Arts and Crafts integrity, featuring sought-after period details like shake siding, wood floors, a built-in sideboard, and a classic clawfoot tub.
The rare street-to-street lot configuration provides both privacy and stunning canyon views, featuring a flat backyard that is exceptionally rare for the hilly Elysian Heights terrain.
Perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, the property offers excellent walkability to Elysian Park trails and popular neighborhood staples like Canyon Coffee, Cookbook Market, and Bacetti.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 2, other record bedroom count = 1.
At just 780 square feet, the current 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout is quite compact, resulting in a high price-per-square-foot that may deter buyers needing more immediate space.
The property is positioned as a restoration project or expansion opportunity, implying that substantial additional investment is required to modernize the home or realize its full potential.
Discover this quintessential 1912 California bungalow on a rare street-to-street view lot in the heart of Elysian Heights. Full of original Arts and Crafts character, the home features distinctive shake siding, wood floors, a built-in living room sideboard, decorative bricked fireplace, period kitchen cabinetry, and a bathroom with clawfoot tub. The flat backyard holds gardening possibilities galore and presents an ideal setting for both relaxation and entertaining, with views of the canyon's rolling hills and lush foliage. This special site is ready for a thoughtful refresh. With creative vision, restore the home to its original splendor or expand the footprint to create a striking, modern compound in the hills. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, perfectly situated minutes from the trailheads of Elysian Park, and within walking distance to Baxter Street Montessori School, Elysian Heights Arts Magnet, Valerie, Canyon Coffee, Cookbook Market, Bacetti and more that make this neighborhood such a special place to call home.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 0.1 mi
Grades K-6 • 0.4 mi
Grades K-6 • 0.7 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 780 | 1,672 |
| Lot Size | 4,435 | 6,067 |
| Price | $1.00M | $1.37M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.3K | $801 |
| Built year | 1912 | 1939 |
| HOA | $0 | $348 |
| Days on market | 27 | 56 |
Jun 25, 2026
$1,000,000
Initial Listing