
Los Angeles, California 90012
This High-Potential Investment Opportunity is a versatile Mixed-Use Asset listed at $1,200,000—positioned well below the $1,226,400 Fair Market Value by 2%. This valuation gap provides $26,400 in Instant Equity. Featuring a 1,200 SF basement, ground-floor retail, and residential loft space, the property carries a Condition Rating of 5, requiring strategic renovation to unlock its full potential. This is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Creative Owner-Users seeking a value-add project in the heart of historic Chinatown.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 978 Chung King Subject | $1,200,000* List Price | 0 | 0 | 2,400 | $511 | - |
A 974 Chung King Road Active | $1,400,000 List Price | 0 | 0 | 2,400 | $583 | 0.0 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1950 (74 years old) with no evidence of recent comprehensive renovation. The listing suggests the residential units need to be 'reimagined' and 'reconfigured,' indicating a need for significant rehab. Visible systems include dated window AC units, and interior photos show unfinished plywood surfaces in the loft area.
The three-level layout featuring retail, residential, and basement space offers exceptional flexibility for creative professionals, gallery owners, or investors seeking multiple revenue streams in a single asset.
The property includes a 1,200 SF basement and a ground-floor loft not counted in the official 2,400 square footage, providing significantly more usable space for storage, production, or exhibition.
Situated on historic Chung King Road, the property benefits from high pedestrian visibility within a vibrant arts corridor, offering close proximity to Downtown Los Angeles and Dodger Stadium.
The second-floor residential units are currently configured as two smaller spaces that require reconfiguration and renovation to maximize their utility and appeal for modern tenants or owners.
Built in 1950, the property may present challenges associated with aging infrastructure, potentially requiring capital investment for system upgrades to meet contemporary building standards.
Priced to move on historic Chung King Road in the heart of Chinatown— a rare two-story live/work property with THREE distinct levels of usable space, including a character-rich retail/creative ground floor with loft, an upstairs 2nd floor residential space, and an approximately 1,200 SF basement with concrete floors. The ground floor is a flexible retail and creative space that opens directly onto historic Chung King Road, with a large storefront window creating a true window onto the pedestrian street and connecting the interior with the energy and character of the corridor outside. The space provides an ideal setting to showcase art, merchandise or a creative concept directly to the street. An open layout, soaring ceilings, and an additional loft—not included in the stated square footage—add character and valuable usable space, making it well suited for a gallery, showroom, design studio, creative office, boutique retail concept or other owner-user vision. The ground floor also has a bathroom with a kitchenette. The second floor is currently configured as two smaller residential units, offering immediate flexibility while presenting an exciting opportunity for a new owner to reimagine the entire upper level. With the right touch, the space could be thoughtfully reconfigured to suit the next owner’s vision and taste—whether maintaining the existing layout or creating a more expansive residential environment to complement the live/work nature of the property. Below, an approximately 1,200 SF basement, also not included in the stated square footage, provides substantial additional space and flexibility. The basement has a separate exterior entrance, with the option to create a direct interior connection to the ground-floor space, allowing a future owner to tailor the property to their needs. Concrete floors add to the look and feel of this basement with so much possibility for its use. Located in the heart of historic Chung King Road, the property is surrounded by a long-established creative community of artists, musicians, galleries, collectors and independent businesses. Moments from Central Plaza, Downtown Los Angeles, and Dodger Stadium , 978 Chung King Road offers an unusual combination of location, character, flexibility and substantial additional usable space. Three distinct levels of usable space. Retail + Loft + Residential + Approx. 1,200 SF Basement. Strategically priced to move.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.2 mi
Grades K-6 • 0.4 mi
Grades K-6 • 0.7 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Baths | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| Square foot | 2,400 | 4,065.4 |
| Lot Size | 1,815 | 6,744.9 |
| Price | $1.20M | $1.13M |
| Price per sq ft | $500 | $262 |
| Built year | 1950 | 1939 |
| HOA | $0 | $907 |
| Days on market | 19 | 110 |
Aug 21, 2026
$1,200,000
Initial Listing