4520 Willow Brook Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90029
About This Home
A rare investment opportunity in the highly sought after East Hollywood submarket of Los Angeles. The property consists of 12 well-maintained 1 bedroom 1 bathroom units spread across five detached buildings, all featuring upgraded roofs and sewer lines. Situated on approximately 10,779 square feet of gated land, the property showcases classic Spanish style bungalow architecture centered around a charming landscaped courtyard. The location is exceptional, in an Opportunity Zone, and a close distance to historic Sunset Boulevard, LA City College, and the Santa Monica Vermont Metro Station. Residents enjoy close proximity to Silver Lake and the vibrant retail, dining, and entertainment scene at Sunset Junction. Nearby favorites include Erewhon, Intelligentsia, The Black Cat, La Colombe Roasters, and many more. With convenient access to Downtown Los Angeles and major Hollywood employment hubs, the area is highly attractive to young professionals. Below market rents combined with substantial value add potential present an exceptional opportunity for investors to capture nearly 90% rental upside, with an attractive current CAP of over 5.5%.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Excellent Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 12
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 7,556
- Total interior livable area: 7,556 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5539004004
- Zoning: LAR3
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 10,798 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: None
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 | $7,964 | $95,568 |
| Home Insurance * | $280 | $3,360 |
| Property Taxes | $2,056 | $24,672 |
| Electricity | $1,620 | $19,443 |
| Total | $11,920 | $143,040 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Contingent | $1,575,000 |
| 2026-05-05 | Price change | $1,575,000 |
| 2026-03-09 | Price change | $1,700,000 |
| 2026-01-21 | Price change | $1,825,000 |
| 2025-12-30 | Listed for sale | $1,891,606 |
| 2024-07-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-06-14 | Price change | $2,100,000 |
| 2024-05-22 | Price change | $2,250,000 |
| 2024-04-08 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000 |
| 2023-01-06 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-10-07 | Listed for sale | $2,600,000 |
| 1994-11-15 | Sold | $250,000 |
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