
Los Angeles, California 90032
This Turnkey Hillside Sanctuary is a Hybrid Investment Opportunity, listed at $949,000—positioned slightly above the $923,933 Fair Market Value. While priced at market, the property offers significant upside through its additional 5,744 sq ft parcel and a Condition Rating of 2, featuring modern renovations. The primary suite’s private entrance provides immediate income potential via short-term rentals. With sweeping City Lights and Hillside views, this home balances lifestyle appeal with development flexibility. It is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a unique, income-generating property.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 2645 Onyx Drive Subject | $949,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,010 | $915 | - |
A 2021 N Hicks Sold | $950,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,225 | $776 | 0.8 mi |
B 2931 Paola Avenue Sold | $1,045,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,111 | $941 | 1.0 mi |
C 4419 Radium Active | $888,000 List Price | 3 | 3 | 1,155 | $769 | 0.2 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
While originally built in 1929, the property has undergone a comprehensive modern renovation likely within the last 5 years, as evidenced by the significant price jump in the 2022 sales history and the contemporary finishes. The kitchen features modern black cabinetry, butcher block countertops, and updated appliances. The interior shows mint condition flooring, recessed lighting, and updated bathrooms, requiring no immediate maintenance.
The sale includes an additional 5,744 sq ft parcel of land, offering a rare 'canvas of creative possibility' for future development, ADU construction, or extensive landscaping in a dense urban market.
The primary suite features a private entrance and a successful track record as a short-term rental, providing homeowners with a turnkey opportunity for supplemental income.
Perched in the El Sereno hillsides, the property offers sweeping views of Paradise Hill and city lights, creating a secluded sanctuary feel while remaining close to Northeast LA's most popular hubs.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1010, other record living area = 648. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 2.
At just 1,010 square feet for a 3-bedroom (2+den) configuration, the interior living spaces may feel compact and could present layout challenges for larger families.
Built in 1929, this nearly century-old home may require ongoing maintenance or modernization of older systems typical of historic hillside properties.
They say when one door closes another one opens - this is the story of 2645 Onyx Drive. Resting in the hillsides neighboring Los Angeles' earliest suburbs, this charming 2-bedroom + den and 2 bathroom retreat carries the quiet soul of a city that's been here long before the hustle caught up. Built in 1929, the home holds a piece of LA's living history - the kind you feel in your bones as you wind up the gentle slope, in the company of beloved neighborhoods like Montecito Heights, El Sereno, and Highland Park. From the moment you arrive, something shifts. Lush landscaping lines your path, the sweeping views of Paradise Hill stretch out before you, and the noise of the city seems to fall away entirely. Inside, an open-concept living and kitchen area flows naturally to an intimate backyard - equally suited for weekend gatherings with friends or a quiet afternoon with a good book. The primary suite, with its own private entrance, offers a rare kind of flexibility: a serene personal sanctuary, or a thriving short-term rental that already comes with a warm track record of happy guests. Rounding out this offering is an additional 5,744 sq ft parcel of land - a canvas of creative possibility included in the sale. With effortless access to South Pasadena, Downtown LA, and major freeways, this hillside secret sits at the heart of everything Northeast LA has to offer, while feeling like a world apart. The owners fell in love with this home the moment they arrived and it's easy to understand why. For them, it became a true sanctuary: a place to exhale, to gather, to simply be. But life, as it often does, opened a new door of its own. With exciting opportunities calling them in a new direction, they part ways with Onyx Drive not out of want, but out of the beautiful necessity of what comes next. They leave behind a home they cared for deeply, hoping it finds someone who will love it just as much.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 1,010 | 1,248 | 22% |
| Lot Size | 5,760 | 5,435 | 55% |
| Price | $949.0K | $880.0K | 62% |
| Price per sq ft | $940 | $687 | 88% |
| Built year | 1929 | 1940 | 35% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 8 | 135 | 1% |
May 29, 2026
$949,000
Initial Listing
Nov 29, 2022
$940,000
Public Record
Dec 11, 2018
$477,000
Public Record