3635 Kalsman Drive 4, Los Angeles, California 90016, Los Angeles, 90016 - 2 bed, 2 bath

3635 Kalsman Drive 4
Los Angeles, California 90016
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 3635 Kalsman Drive 4, Los Angeles, California 90016 is currently available with a list price of $477,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Los Angeles Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is move-in ready.
The property is move-in ready and features a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and updated countertops. While the building dates back to 1949, the unit has been well-maintained with functional systems; however, the presence of wall-to-wall carpet and the lack of a full-scale recent renovation to all rooms prevent an 'excellent' rating.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Tranquil Park-Like Setting
Nestled within 27 acres of lush, gated grounds, this top-floor unit offers a rare 'pocket of stillness' in Los Angeles with elevated green vistas and expansive communal lawns.
- Modernized Kitchen & Potential
The condo features a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wide countertops, complemented by the high probability of original hardwood floors preserved under the existing carpet.
- Convenient Urban Lifestyle
Residents benefit from exceptional proximity to major retailers like Target and Whole Foods, alongside desirable on-site amenities including a swimming pool and community center.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Tenant-Occupied Probate Sale
The property is sold with a tenant in place, which may limit immediate occupancy for owner-users and potentially complicate certain types of traditional financing.
- High Monthly HOA Fees
At $786 per month, the association fees are relatively high for an 867-square-foot unit, which could impact the overall monthly carrying costs and buyer affordability.
About 3635 Kalsman Drive 4
This is a probate sale. Court confirmation is NOT required. The unit is currently tenant-occupied and will be sold with the tenant in Place. Current rent is $2535. One does not quite realize the city has been making a silent demand on one's nerves until the moment the gate closes. Inside these 27 acres, the frequency changes. The air settles, the light hits the greenery with a particular, filtered softness, and the frantic pulse of the street simply fades into a distant hum. You are still very much in the city, but you are no longer being chased by it; you have stepped into a pocket of stillness where the pace feels physical, rhythmic, and remarkably kind. It is the sort of place that feels perpetually caught in that golden, California afternoon where the sun doesn't just shine, it lingers, casting long, lean shadows across the lawns and promising that the day isn't quite over yet. The top-floor condo occupies this quietude with an easy, airy grace. It is 867 square feet of light and intention, offering two bedrooms and a living space that feels curated for those hours when the sun pours through the windows, turning the room into a study of warmth and dust motes. There is wall-to-wall carpet underfoot, though there is the lovely, persistent rumor of hardwood waiting beneath the surface. The views are strictly green elevated vistas of the grassy lawns and robust trees that suggest a life lived in the canopy. In the renovated kitchen, the stainless steel and wide countertops are arranged so that the act of making dinner remains part of the evening's conversation; one moves from the stove to the sofa without ever losing the thread of the story. Outside, the grounds stretch out like an invitation to a slower decade, washed in that relentless, optimistic brightness. There are lawns meant for sprawling with a book and a pool located so conveniently across the way that it feels like a personal luxury, its surface shimmering like a mirage in the heat. For the moments when the solitude feels too absolute, the community center offers a social tether that doesn't require the exhaustion of the "real" world. Even the errands have a certain effortless logic: Target is just across the street, and Whole Foods is a brief, five-minute drive through the lovely California sun. It is a place where you pass through the gate and feel your body remember something vital - that you can be entirely tucked away and still have the world at your fingertips.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Year Built
- 1949
- Lot Size
- 130,784 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 2 (2 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $786.0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Los Angeles Unified Schools
Baldwin Hills Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.6 mi
Audubon Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 2.7 mi
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.7 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 1.0 | 69% |
| Square foot | 867 | 873.5 | 50% |
| Lot Size | 130,784 | 204,886 | 50% |
| Price | $477.0K | $562.0K | 25% |
| Price per sq ft | $550 | $629 | 25% |
| Built year | 1949 | 1944 | 75% |
| HOA | $786.0 | $733 | 81% |
| Days on market | 35 | 238 | 13% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Feb 22, 2026
$477,000
$489,000
-2% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
Jan 30, 2026
$489,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Apr 25, 1990
$131,000
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