1259 S Alma Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90023
About This Home
An Investors delight, come remodel and add 1-2 ADUs or apartment building (check with city for possible permits). Tenant will remain and seller can investigate with the LA County Rent Stabilization division for further information regarding eviction due to new owner occupancy or remodeling. Home built in 1924, situated on a great lot full of potential. The home appears livable but must be updated and extensive systems work needed. Some work may have been completed without permits. There is a great lawn, fruit trees and lovely manicured garden that surround this home. Long driveway in a gated yard for plenty of vehicle parking. Street is all residential with businesses and transportation nearby.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Composition
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: None
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Wall Furnace
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 620 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5242009032
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Tenant owned items
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: living room
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Lot size: 5,111 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre,Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden,Near Public Transit
- Lot size dimensions: 5111
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
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
- 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 | $2,320 | $27,840 |
| Home Insurance * | $81 | $972 |
| Property Taxes | $562 | $6,744 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $3,361 | $40,332 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 | Price change | $459,000 |
| 2026-02-05 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
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