1716 Arlington Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90019, Los Angeles, 90019 - 3 bed, 2 bath
ACTIVE$750,000
1716 Arlington Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90019
3Beds
2Baths
1,805Sqft
8,553Lot
Year Built
1906
Close
-
List price
$750K
Original List price
$998K
Price/Sqft
$416
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
P1-21170
Home ConditionTear down
Features
ViewCity Lights
About this home
Possibly Over-Priced:The estimated price is 8% below the list price. We found 3 Cons,5 Pros. Rank: price - $750.0K(3th), sqft - 1805(52th), beds - 3(50th), baths - 2(50th).
HUGE HUGE lot! So much potential! You must come see! Bring your imagination! This has some great potential in Mid-City Los Angeles close off the 10 freeway! This single family residential of just over 1,800 sq. ft. sits on a very large flat rectangular land of over 8,000 sq. ft.! This is the perfect chance for someone who can be creative and wanting to build their dream home! Maybe an ADU and more? Investors! Here is your next project!
Nearby schools
6/10
Carson-Gore Academy Of Enviornmental Studies
Public,•K-5•0.1mi
3/10
Arlington Heights Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.4mi
2/10
Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.6mi
3/10
Los Angeles Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.9mi
7/10
Queen Anne Place Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.1mi
3/10
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.1mi
3/10
Wilton Place Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.2mi
5/10
Pio Pico Middle School
Public,•6-8•0.2mi
3/10
Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle School
Public,•6-8•0.6mi
7/10
John Burroughs Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.9mi
4/10
Los Angeles Senior High School
Public,•9-12•1.4mi
4/10
West Adams Preparatory High School
Public,•9-12•1.6mi
2/10
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School
Public,•9-12•2.1mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
08/28/25
Price Change
$750,000
03/07/25
Listing
$998,000
07/29/09
Sold
$365,000
06/02/97
Sold
$165,000
09/17/96
Sold
$85,000
Condition Rating
Tear down
Built in 1906, this property is over 100 years old with no visible major renovations in the past 50 years. The listing description explicitly markets the property for its 'HUGE HUGE lot' and 'potential' for someone 'wanting to build their dream home' or for 'investors' as their 'next project,' indicating the value is in the land for redevelopment. The exterior appears neglected with peeling paint and worn features. The interior image shows a bare room with older flooring and no modern updates. Crucially, there are no images of the kitchen or bathrooms, which strongly suggests they are in extremely poor, outdated, or unusable condition. The property aligns perfectly with the 'tear-down' criteria, where the structure is likely beyond practical repair for modern living and its value is based solely on the land.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Expansive & Developable Lot: The property boasts a very large, flat, and rectangular lot of over 8,500 sq. ft., offering significant potential for expansion, extensive landscaping, or the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Prime Mid-City Los Angeles Location: Strategically located in Mid-City Los Angeles with excellent proximity to the 10 Freeway, providing convenient access to various parts of the city and enhancing commute times.
Significant Investment/Development Opportunity: Explicitly marketed as a 'project' for investors and creative buyers, highlighting its potential for building a dream home, adding an ADU, or undertaking a lucrative renovation/flip.
Attractive Price Adjustment: The property has undergone a substantial price reduction from its original list price of $998,000 to $750,000, presenting a compelling value proposition for potential buyers.
Desirable City Lights View: The property offers appealing city lights views, adding an aesthetic advantage and contributing to its overall desirability.
Cons
Historic Age & Implied Condition: Built in 1906, the property's age strongly suggests it will require extensive renovation, modernization, and potential system upgrades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) to meet contemporary standards.
Requires Significant Capital Investment & Vision: The listing's emphasis on 'imagination' and 'project' indicates that the property is not move-in ready and demands substantial financial and time investment from the buyer beyond the purchase price.
Potential for Unforeseen Issues: Given its age and the implied need for extensive work, there is an increased risk of encountering unexpected structural, foundational, or system-related issues during the renovation process.