485 Isabel Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065

About this property

This charming duplex with breathtaking downtown views is brimming with opportunity and potential. Featuring a two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit upstairs, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit on the ground floor, and a large undeveloped area in the back, an excellent potential for an ADU. For the top, vacant unit: enter through the side staircase to a spacious balcony a perfect spot to savor a morning coffee or unwind in the evening while taking in the city views. Through the double doors, an inviting light-filled living space; an extra-spacious primary bedroom, adorned with decadent custom wallpaper, sits to the side complete with its own picture window looking out to that quintessential view of the LA skyline. Rich in character and charm, the kitchen boasts a vintage 1935 Magic Chef stove, the bathroom showcases a classic clawfoot tub, and a cozy built-in office nook is tucked away in the hallway. Original hardwood flooring lives protected, underneath the laminate floors and kitchen tiles - a treasure waiting to be unearthed! A second bedroom sits on the opposite side, and the laundry area, with plenty of storage, completes this cute and charming unit. Out back, an enclosed sitting area is perfect for summer soirees and outdoor dining beneath twinkling string lights. Take the steps up the hill behind to discover a garden sanctuary, lined with citrus trees, garden boxes, and a cozy sitting area with a fire pit ideal for soaking in yet another stunning view. Beyond that, an empty lot offers an even better vantage point of DTLA, waiting for an ADU to be built and bring its full potential to life. An appealing, well-kept one bedroom, one bathroom unit on the ground level is tenant occupied - a fantastic income opportunity generating $1872 per month. This unit has its own separate laundry area, and also enjoys use of the large front porch, with those spectacular views, and a lushly landscaped front yard.Conveniently located mere moments from Downtown LA, with popular spots like Barra Santos, Shin's Pizza, Loquat Coffee and other lively shops and eateries nearby. Only a short distance to the pedestrian bridge + bike path across the LA River, connecting Cypress Park to Frogtown, this special property is not to be missed.

Listing description from the March 2025 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$1,112,000

Sold March 2025 · listed $985,000, on market January 2025 · MLS #25488991 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Fawn Vu · Listing Office: Real Broker · Contact: 619-663-8680 · Bought with: Ghazal Falahi · Equity Union

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