$1,507,500
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

311 Kirby St Los Angeles, CA 90042

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,610 Sq Ft
9,207 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$936 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • City View
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

NOW OFFERED AT $1,500,000 In the heart of Highland Park's historic Garvanza neighborhood, this permitted income-generating compound offers exceptional versatility across a 9,200+ SQ FT corner lot. The main residence is a well-maintained 2 BED | 1 BATH home (1,125 SQ FT) featuring original wood floors, leaded-glass windows, built-in cabinetry, and a newly remodeled bathroom. A detached 1 BED | 1 BATH Artist Suite (approx. 225 SQ FT), permitted as a recreation room and built in 2016, with a connected finished garage offering additional 226 SQ FT space, includes a kitchenette and full bath. ideal for a home office, rental, studio, or flex use. Exterior highlights include raised garden beds and a diverse collection of mature fruit trees (including fig, lemon, persimmon, peach, cherry, and more), creating a private, usable outdoor retreat. This property offers strong ADU/rental potential (buyer to verify), multi-generational living options, and an ideal location near York Blvd and N. Figueroa's shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liberty Phoenix

ACME Real Estate License #02242043 Listed on: 03/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Lorenzo Rances

eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles License #02123134

eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,900

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,207 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x140
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Additions or Alterations

Interior Spaces

  • 1,610 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • City Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas and Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • Driveway
  • Auto Driveway Gate

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5486-016-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,900

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: NOW OFFERED AT $1,500,000 Income-Generating COMPOUND. This rare, character-rich California Storybook Compound in Highland Park's Garvanza neighborhood offers a unique blend of timeless charm and real financial opportunity. The property includes a 2 BED | 1 BATH Main Home (1,125 SQ FT) and a permitted 1 BED | 1 BATH Artist Suite + a connected 226 SQ FT converted garage, perfectly suited for guest stays, short- or long-term rental income, or your a creative business. Originally built in the 1920s and thoughtfully updated, the main home retains stunning leaded-glass windows, original hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry, and a brand-new bathroom. Every room is filled with light and charm, opening to lush garden views and inviting indoor-outdoor flow. The detached Artist Suite, permitted as a recreation room and built in 2016, offers a fully independent living space with a kitchenette, bathro
  • Living Area: 1610
  • Lot Acreage: 0.2114
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x140
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alter, Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Recessed Lighting, Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Bamboo, Cement, Ceramic Tile
  • Appliances: Gas/Electric Range, Gas, Oven
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Room, Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Inclusions: Potted plants
  • Price Per S Q F T: 931.68
  • Windows: Drapes/Curtains, Stained or Leaded

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Rain Gutters
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Accessory Bldgs
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Fence: Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Patio: Patio Open, Rock/Stone
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: City
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Driveway Gate, Gated, Uncovered, Private
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Gas, Tankless
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Window Unit(s), Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: On Site
  • Water: District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Drip System
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5486-016-010
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Gutters, Sidewalks, Single Lot, Street Paved
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot, City, Park Nearby
  • Lot Size Area: 9207

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2024
Sold by
Phoenix Liberty
Bought by
Liberty Phoenix Living Trust and Phoenix

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2021
Closed on
Mar 30, 2021
Sold by
Brinkman Brian C and Brinkman Alice M
Bought by
Phoenix Liberty
Seller's Agent
Mary Dix
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brooke McCreary
Redfin
List Price
$865,000
Sold Price
$1,301,000
Premium/Discount to List
$436,000
50.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2012
Closed on
Oct 12, 2012
Sold by
Edgar Thomas and Edgar Trust
Bought by
Brinkman Brian C and Brinkman Alice M
Seller's Agent
Beatrice Harendza
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Vicki Neutra
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Sold Price
$395,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.27%
Original Mortgage
$327,850
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,301,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $395,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $85,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $65,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $327,850 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $1,507,500 +0.5% $936 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Price Changed $1,500,000 -1.6% $932 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Price Changed $1,525,000 -4.4% $947 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Price Changed $1,595,000 -1.8% $991 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $1,625,000 +24.9% $1,009 / Sq Ft
04/02/2021 04/02/21 Sold $1,301,000 +50.4% $1,338 / Sq Ft
03/24/2021 03/24/21 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2021 03/15/21 For Sale $865,000 +119.0% $890 / Sq Ft
11/14/2012 11/14/12 Sold $395,000 -- $406 / Sq Ft
10/31/2012 10/31/12 Pending -- -- --
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $16,900 $1,408,242 $1,126,594 $281,648
2024 $16,900 $1,380,630 $1,104,504 $276,126
2023 $16,572 $1,353,560 $1,082,848 $270,712
2022 $15,798 $1,327,020 $1,061,616 $265,404
2021 $6,009 $483,695 $359,493 $124,202
2020 $6,067 $478,736 $355,807 $122,929
2019 $5,833 $469,350 $348,831 $120,519
2018 $5,739 $460,148 $341,992 $118,156
2016 $5,114 $410,890 $328,713 $82,177
2015 $5,041 $404,719 $323,776 $80,943
2014 $5,065 $396,792 $317,434 $79,358
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25510563

The MLS

APN: 5486-016-010