1545 Cambria St, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
About This Home
Timeless character meets exceptional development potential at 1545 Cambria St in the heart of Los Angeles. This charming property features original hardwood floors, vintage architectural details, copper plumbing, updated electrical panel, select newer windows, and a spacious bathroom with walk-in shower. The flexible layout offers potential for up to 5 bedrooms, plus a bonus room above the detached 3-car garage ideal for guest space, office, or rental income. Located in a highly desirable Tier 3 TOC zone, the property may offer the opportunity to build up to 6 units (buyer to verify). Centrally positioned near Downtown LA, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and Dodger Stadium, this is a rare opportunity for homeowners, investors, or developers seeking both charm and future upside.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1893
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Inside
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub,Jetted Tub,Separate Shower,Walk-In Shower
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Built-in Features,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Bedroom on Main Level
- Fireplace features: See Remarks
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Wall Furnace
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,282 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Butler's Pantry,Kitchen Island
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5142024012
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Cross Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 5,477 sqft
- Features: Near Public Transit
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
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 | $4,545 | $54,540 |
| Home Insurance * | $194 | $2,328 |
| Property Taxes | $909 | $10,908 |
| Electricity | $489 | $5,872 |
| Total | $6,137 | $73,644 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Price change | $809,900 |
| 2026-08-06 | Price change | $850,000 |
| 2026-07-17 | Price change | $899,000 |
| 2026-06-19 | Price change | $925,000 |
| 2026-05-22 | Listed for sale | $950,000 |
| 2023-12-29 | Sold | $825,000 |
| 2023-08-11 | Pending sale | $910,000 |
| 2023-06-27 | Price change | $910,000 |
| 2023-04-13 | Price change | $849,900 |
| 2023-03-13 | Price change | $899,900 |
| 2022-06-24 | Price change | $998,900 |
| 2022-06-15 | Price change | $1,028,000 |
| 2022-06-02 | Price change | $1,084,000 |
| 2022-05-21 | Price change | $1,139,000 |
| 2022-04-21 | Price change | $1,199,000 |
| 2022-03-21 | Listed for sale | $1,348,900 |
| 2022-03-16 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-02-14 | Price change | $1,400,000 |
| 2021-09-16 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000 |
| 2018-11-01 | Listing removed | $1,200,000 |
| 2018-07-30 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000 |
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