1257 W Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90037
About This Home
ATTENTION INVESTORS!!!—Excellent triplex opportunity in the heart of Vermont Square, Los Angeles. This income-producing property offers 2,854 square feet of living space on a 5,501 square foot lot and is conveniently located just 7 minutes from USC, Exposition Park, the Natural History Museum, BMO Stadium, schools, shopping, and dining. The property consists of three units: Front Unit (Delivered Vacant & Fully Remodeled): A spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home featuring a living room, dining room, and full kitchen. Second Unit – Townhome Style (Delivered Vacant & Fully Remodeled): Two levels with a living room, dining room, full kitchen, and half bathroom on the first floor, and 2 bedrooms with a full bathroom on the second floor. This unit includes a one-car attached garage. Third Unit: A 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with a living room, dining area, and full kitchen—currently tenant occupied. The property offers excellent upside potential, with two vacant, remodeled units ready for immediate rental at current market rates, or ideal for an owner-user or house-hacker. Additional features include: Six total parking spaces (five uncovered rear spaces plus the attached garage. Separate electrical meters and gas connections for each unit. Separate water meter for Unit 1; Units 2 & 3 share one water meter. Originally a single-family residence, the property was legally converted into a triplex with permits in 2007.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Triplex
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Cooling
- Cooling features: None,See Remarks
Features
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,854 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5020009030
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 3
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Lot size: 5,501 sqft
- Features: 2-5 Units/Acre
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Los Angeles County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,067 | $72,804 |
| Home Insurance * | $264 | $3,168 |
| Property Taxes | $1,243 | $14,916 |
| Electricity | $612 | $7,344 |
| Total | $8,186 | $98,232 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-24 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000 |
| 2026-01-01 | Listing removed | $2,850 |
| 2025-09-22 | Listed for rent | $2,850 |
| 2024-06-06 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-05-18 | Listed for rent | $2,850 |
| 2024-03-13 | Sold | $925,000 |
| 2024-02-28 | Contingent | $925,000 |
| 2024-01-05 | Listed for sale | $925,000 |
| 2020-12-04 | Listing removed | $825,000 |
| 2020-06-23 | Price change | $825,000 |
| 2020-03-17 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
| 1996-12-16 | Sold | $132,000 |
| 1996-04-26 | Sold | $63,000 |
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