5848 1/2 Willoughby Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038
About This Home
A rare opportunity to own in the heart of Hollywood, this charming 1920s residence blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. Ideal for a first home, creative pied-terre, or stylish alternative to renting. Updated flooring, a remodeled kitchen with newer appliances, in-unit laundry, and A/C provide the comforts today's buyers expect while preserving the building's vintage charm. The neighborhood continues to see strong demand with a mix of renovated historic homes and newer development, making it an appealing entry point into homeownership in a centrally located, lifestyle driven pocket of LA.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Good Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: California Bungalow
- Property subType: Residential,Condominium
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Range/Oven
- Laundry features: In Unit
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Wall
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 580
- Total interior livable area: 580 sqft
Property
Details
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One,Single Level
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered 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 | $2,275 | $27,300 |
| Home Insurance * | $79 | $948 |
| Property Taxes | $251 | $3,012 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $3,003 | $36,036 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | Price change | $480,000 |
| 2026-03-03 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
| 2024-02-26 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-01-12 | Listed for sale | $495,000 |
| 2021-11-04 | Sold | $420,000 |
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