5315 Mount Royal Drive, Los Angeles, California 90041, Los Angeles, 90041 - 4 bed, 3 bath
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5315 Mount Royal Drive
Los Angeles, California 90041
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
CONDITION: FAIR
4Beds
3Baths
2,670Sq Ft
20,877Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$2,000,000
SUMMARY
Welcome to 'Esperanza' House, or Hope. Elaborate and eclectic architecture spread throughout Los Angeles. It was the 1880s and the height of the Industrial Revolution. A world of knowledge and ideas was rapidly unfolding, mixing old and new, foreign and familiar. European design ideas were embraced wholly and without reserve. Transportation technology improved and expanded at a fantastic rate opening the door to the West to people from all around the globe. Factories utilizing recent advances in industrial technology were turning out mass produced goods at prices affordable to the growing 'middle class.' This, combined with the great Southern California Land Boom of the 1880s, resulted in a proliferation of elaborate and eclectic architecture throughout Los Angeles as demonstrated here. Situated at the top of Mount Royal Drive in Eagle Rock, this 1888 Queen Anne style home exemplifies the wealth that was arriving to southern California and in particular Los Angeles. Today it stands as a testament to fantastical architecture that has endured through the ages.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Fair
TeardownExcellent
Property is moderate renovation needed.
While the home features a renovated kitchen with modern appliances and custom bathrooms (estimated 10-20 years old), the 1888 structure shows significant signs of age and deferred maintenance, including severe plaster cracking and wall damage in the living areas. The property is functional but requires minor to moderate repairs and updates to the older interior sections to be considered move-in ready.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 20877, living area = 2670.
- Great Schools
Elementary School: Delevan Drive Elementary School (9/10).
- Historic Architectural Significance
Known as the 'Esparanza' House, this 1888 Queen Anne masterpiece offers rare, eclectic architecture that serves as a prestigious historical landmark and a unique find in the Los Angeles market.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 5.
- High Maintenance Requirements
Due to its 1888 construction and historic status, the property likely requires specialized, ongoing maintenance and potentially costly updates to aging infrastructure.
- Functional Obsolescence
The 19th-century layout and design may lack the modern open-concept flow and energy efficiencies expected by contemporary buyers at the $2 million price point.
About 5315 Mount Royal Drive
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1888
- Lot Size
- 20,877 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 3 (3 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Los Angeles Unified Schools
Dahlia Heights Elementary School
Grades K-6 • 0.5 mi
6/10
Eagle Rock Elementary and Magnet Center
Grades K-6 • 0.8 mi
8/10
Rockdale Elementary School
Grades K-6 • 1.0 mi
6/10
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 2,670 | 1,670.836 |
| Lot Size | 20,877 | 6,152.156 |
| Price | $2.00M | $1.34M |
| Price per sq ft | $749 | $807 |
| Built year | 1888 | 1941 |
| HOA | $0 | $238 |
| Days on market | 15 | 56 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Oct 25, 2026
$2,000,000
Initial Listing