
Los Angeles, California 90004
This property presents a High-Potential Investment Opportunity with a List Price of $899,000—positioned well below the $918,266 Fair Market Value by 2%. This valuation gap offers $19,266 in Instant Equity for buyers prepared to manage a complex rehabilitation. Featuring a 5-bed, 3-bath legal duplex on a 7,207 sqft lot, the asset requires a total gut renovation due to its Condition Rating of 5. This is a high-risk, high-reward acquisition ideal for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Contractors capable of navigating short-sale and eviction processes.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 416 N Hobart Subject 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,147 sqft · $428 | $899,000* List Price | 5 | 3 | 2,147 | $428 | - |
A 422 Normandie Place Active 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,538 sqft · $488 · 0.3 mi | $750,000 List Price | 5 | 3 | 1,538 | $488 | 0.3 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1916 and marketed as a major rehab opportunity, this property exhibits significant safety and structural defects. The listing and photos confirm major plumbing leaks, standing water in the crawlspace, rotting subfloor joists, and potential mold. The kitchen and baths are severely outdated and require a full gut renovation.
As a legal duplex in the high-demand Mid-Wilshire area, this property offers a rare opportunity for significant rental income or a multi-generational living arrangement once restored.
Priced as a major fixer, this property allows investors to capture significant equity growth through a comprehensive rehabilitation in a central Los Angeles location.
The 7,207-square-foot lot is large for the neighborhood, providing ample space for potential expansion, outdoor amenities, or the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2147, other record living area = 2048. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 5, other record bedroom count = 3.
The property requires a total gut renovation due to significant plumbing leaks, subfloor water damage, possible mold, and roof failure, necessitating a high capital expenditure.
The combination of a short sale requiring lender approval and an unauthorized occupant currently in eviction proceedings creates high uncertainty regarding the closing timeline and possession.
TRUST SALE / SHORT SALE / REHAB OPPORTUNITY – A LEGAL 2 DWELLINGS Trust sale and subject to short-sale lender approval. Trustee has not occupied the property and has limited knowledge regarding its present condition. Property is currently occupied by an unauthorized occupant. Eviction proceedings have commenced and the occupant has been served. No representation or guarantee is made regarding the timing or outcome of the eviction proceedings or when the property will be available for possession. Buyer to independently investigate and verify occupancy and possession matters. Property requires substantial rehabilitation. Reported and/or observed conditions include significant plumbing problems with major leaking beneath the subfloor, water-related damage, possible mold, roof repairs/replacement, and additional repairs throughout the property. The full extent of damage and required repairs is unknown. Property is being sold STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS. Seller/Trustee will make no repairs or provide repair credits. Buyer is responsible for all inspections and investigations and for independently verifying property condition, plumbing, roof, subfloor, water intrusion, possible mold, structural components, electrical, HVAC, permits, square footage, occupancy, and all other matters affecting the property. SHORT SALE: Purchase price and all terms are subject to approval by the seller's lender(s) and any other required lienholders. Short-sale approval is not guaranteed.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Square foot | 2,147 | 2,090.331 |
| Lot Size | 7,207 | 5,852.908 |
| Price | $899.0K | $830.9K |
| Price per sq ft | $419 | $394 |
| Built year | 1916 | 1928 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 35 | 87 |
Oct 5, 2026
$899,000
Initial Listing
Feb 25, 2004
$520,000
Public Record