




4365 Esmeralda St, Los Angeles, CA, 90032
About This Home
Price Improvement! Discover your private Montecito Heights retreat, where timeless charm, hillside serenity, and unbeatable convenience come together just minutes from Downtown Los Angeles. Inside, the light-filled open-concept layout showcases quartz countertops, a dramatic waterfall kitchen island, updated flooring, recessed lighting, and a stylish modern kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. An additional office room provides excellent flexibility and can easily be used as a home gym, guest room, or additional bedroom to fit your lifestyle needs. The spacious primary suite and thoughtfully updated bathrooms create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, while the bonus space below provides additional flexibility for storage, a workshop, or utility use. Step outside and experience the true highlight of the home, a newly built deck overlooking the surrounding neighborhood and rolling hillsides, creating an incredible setting to relax, entertain, or unwind under the city lights at night. The private backyard and hidden patio area offer additional outdoor spaces to enjoy breathtaking hillside views, gentle breezes, and the calming sound of birds chirping in the background. Ideally located just minutes from Downtown LA, Highland Park, South Pasadena, Chinatown, Alhambra, and Pasadena, this home places you close to some of Los Angeles’ best dining, shopping, hiking trails, and entertainment. Convenient access to the 110 and 5 freeways makes commuting throughout the city effortless, while Dodger Stadium and Downtown LA are only a short drive away. A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready hillside home with charm, versatility, and incredible views in one of Northeast LA’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Turnkey
- Year built: 1909
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Oven,Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Water Heater
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan,Separate Shower,Tub Shower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Open Floorplan,Pantry,Recessed Lighting
- Window features: Blinds
- Flooring: Laminate
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 725 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island,Quartz Counters
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5305023023
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Potted Plants,Living Room Furniture & Chairs,Patio Furniture
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck,See Remarks
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights,Hills,Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 3,712 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered 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
- 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 | $3,792 | $45,504 |
| Home Insurance * | $101 | $1,212 |
| Property Taxes | $754 | $9,048 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $5,045 | $60,540 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Price change | $699,000 |
| 2026-06-09 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
| 2026-05-30 | Pending sale | $750,000 |
| 2026-05-14 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
| 2022-06-03 | Sold | $704,000 |
| 2022-05-05 | Pending sale | $699,000 |
| 2022-04-07 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
| 2022-04-02 | Contingent | $699,000 |
| 2022-02-02 | Price change | $699,000 |
| 2022-01-20 | Listed for sale | $730,000 |
| 2021-05-17 | Sold | $640,000 |
| 2021-01-15 | Listing removed | $649,990 |
| 2021-01-02 | Listed for sale | $649,990 |
| 2020-10-13 | Sold | $470,000 |
| 2020-10-06 | Pending sale | $549,000 |
| 2020-09-10 | Listed for sale | $549,000 |
| 2020-09-01 | Pending sale | $549,000 |
| 2020-07-27 | Listed for sale | $549,000 |
| 2020-07-14 | Pending sale | $549,000 |
| 2020-05-06 | Price change | $549,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
| 2015-01-01 | Listing removed | $299,000 |
| 2014-11-01 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2014-07-04 | Listed for sale | $319,000 |
| 2000-02-08 | Sold | $95,500 |
| 1999-06-25 | Sold | $80,750 |
