$845,000
$55K PRICE DROP

5139 San Rafael Ave Los Angeles, CA 90042

Estimated payment $4,788/month

Total Views 2,471
2 Beds
1 Bath
792 Sq Ft
$1,067 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Nestled in one of LA’s most vibrant and artistic neighborhoods, this Highland Park gem offers more than just a home—it’s a lifestyle. Perched above the city, you'll enjoy sweeping views that stretch across treetops, twinkling city lights, and glowing sunsets that never get old. Inside, enjoy brand-new bamboo floors, recessed lighting, and a fully remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and new cabinets. The bathroom has been completely redone, and the bedroom features an oversized walk-in closet that feels more like a dressing room. Major upgrades include a new roof, new copper plumbing, new electrical, and new central HVAC —making this home 100% move-in ready. Enoy a detached 2-car garage, and tons of usable lot space with potential to expand or build an income-generating ADU. With its walkability, trendy shops and restaurants, and quick access to DTLA and Pasadena, Highland Park is one of LA’s most desirable communities. You have to see this one to truly appreciate it!

Listing Agent

Alessandra Rojas Nerio

Next Real Estate Group Brokerage Phone: 818-633-4886 License #02065105 Listed on: 07/16/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Cecilia Rojas

Next Real Estate Group Brokerage Phone: 818-633-4886 License #01908030

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,321

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 4,787 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights

Interior Spaces

  • 792 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Urban Location
  • Central Air

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 40 / L
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5469004032
  • $182 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,321

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LAR1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5469004032
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 792.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: FRONT
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1066.92
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Panoramic
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4787.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1099

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4787.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: L
  • Tax Census Tract: 1835.10
  • Tax Lot: 40
  • Tax Tract Number: HPHeig
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 182.00

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $2,321 $181,820 $136,688 $45,132
2024 $2,321 $178,256 $134,008 $44,248
2023 $2,278 $174,762 $131,381 $43,381
2022 $2,174 $171,336 $128,805 $42,531
2021 $2,145 $167,978 $126,280 $41,698
2019 $2,083 $162,998 $122,536 $40,462
2018 $2,030 $159,803 $120,134 $39,669
2016 $1,934 $153,600 $115,470 $38,130
2015 $1,907 $151,294 $113,736 $37,558
2014 $1,922 $148,332 $111,509 $36,823
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Price Changed $845,000 -6.1% $1,067 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $899,900 -- $1,136 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Usa National Title Co
Quit Claim Deed -- Usa National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landsafe Title Co
Grant Deed $116,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed -- --
Corporate Deed $76,000 First American Title
Trustee Deed $88,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $103,140 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $494,000 New Conventional
Closed $525,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $177,480 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $175,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $218,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $91,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $116,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $33,375 Unknown
Previous Owner $115,051 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SR25160406

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5469-004-032