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4365 Esmeralda St, Los Angeles, CA, 90032

2beds
2baths
725sqft
$750,000
$1,034price/sqft
$5,045/moest. monthly cost
$201,800/yrincome needed

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

55
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
47
TransitSome Transit
43
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
El Sereno Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.8 mi

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
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in Los Angeles County and California

Earthquake
Fire
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
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Straight Line Winds
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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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,792$45,504
Home Insurance *$101$1,212
Property Taxes $754$9,048
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$5,045$60,540
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$172,971/yr
40% on housing$151,350/yr
45% on housing$134,533/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.3%
10.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.2%
1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,034This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 90032$395
Los Angeles County$602

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 90032$687
Los Angeles County$610

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

DateEventPrice
2026-08-06Price change$699,000
2026-06-09Listed for sale$750,000
2026-05-30Pending sale$750,000
2026-05-14Listed for sale$750,000
2022-06-03Sold$704,000
2022-05-05Pending sale$699,000
2022-04-07Listed for sale$699,000
2022-04-02Contingent$699,000
2022-02-02Price change$699,000
2022-01-20Listed for sale$730,000
2021-05-17Sold$640,000
2021-01-15Listing removed$649,990
2021-01-02Listed for sale$649,990
2020-10-13Sold$470,000
2020-10-06Pending sale$549,000
2020-09-10Listed for sale$549,000
2020-09-01Pending sale$549,000
2020-07-27Listed for sale$549,000
2020-07-14Pending sale$549,000
2020-05-06Price change$549,000
2020-04-09Listed for sale$499,000
2015-01-01Listing removed$299,000
2014-11-01Price change$299,000
2014-07-04Listed for sale$319,000
2000-02-08Sold$95,500
1999-06-25Sold$80,750

For Sale by Agent

AgentHELEN NGO
BrokerageeXp Realty of California Inc

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