$840,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

6533 Meridian St Los Angeles, CA 90042

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
8,003 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$442 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Automatic Gate
  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Attic
  • Room in yard for a pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lanai

About This Home

As of July 2025

Located in a quiet, historic community near local parks, shops, and dining, this is your chance to own a piece of Los Angeles history. This historic home is an architectural gem set in a the highly desirable Garvanza sector of Highland Park. Brimming with vintage character, historic enthusiasts will appreciate this rare opportunity to properly preserve the period elements of an American Foursquare home, including: a large covered front porch, an enclosed rear balcony, double hung windows, hardwood floors, a formal dining room, and a detached single car garage. SItting on a spacious 8000 sf lot, it offers plenty of space for outdoor living and your own urban garden. With a little TLC, this home can be restored to its original charm, creating a stunning residence that blends timeless elegance with modern comforts.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane La Trace

Jane La Trace License #01917375 Listed on: 12/23/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane La Trace

Jane La Trace License #01917375 Listed on: 12/23/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $649

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 8,003 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x160
  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Gated Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Manual Sprinklers System
  • Hillside Location
  • Front Yard
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Home Design

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Quake Bracing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Window Screens
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kitchenette
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Alarm System

Outdoor Features

  • Room in yard for a pool
  • Balcony
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5716-012-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$649

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Arts and Crafts
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: Nestled in the historic Garvanza sector of Highland Park, adjacent to South Pasadena, Pasadena and the scenic Arroyo Seco, this charming American Foursquare home offers a unique opportunity to restore a piece of Los Angeles history. Set on a generous 8,000 square foot lot, this residence features four spacious bedrooms, promising ample room for creativity and design. While this classic home requires some tender loving care, it retains its original character, waiting to be revitalized by preservation enthusiasts or anyone dreaming of customizing a historic home.
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Living Area: 1900
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1837
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x160
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: Yes
  • Property Condition: Repair Cosmetic
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Number Of Photos: 44
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: 1028

Interior Features

  • Number Of Remote Controls: 1
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Tub Only
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchenette
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Gas Dryer Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Barbeque, Alarm System, Network Wire
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 473.68
  • Windows: Plantation Shutters, Screens

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Other Features: Balcony, Partial Copper Plumbing, Historical, Rain Gutters
  • Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Quake Bracing
  • Fence: Chain Link, Wrought Iron
  • Patio: Balcony, Enclosed, Porch - Front
  • Pool Description: Room For
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Other Spaces: 1
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Detached, Garage - 1 Car, Garage Is Detached, Gated
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Water District: Los Angeles
  • Water Heater: Water Heater Unit
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central, Gas
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Security: Gated
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: Meter on Property

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Sprinklers: Manual
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5716-012-018
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Gutters, Exterior Security Lights, Automatic Gate
  • Lot Location: Hillside
  • Lot Size Area: 8003

Rental Info

  • Court Approve: Yes
  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2024
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Yurgalevicz Phillip A and Butler Ewao
Bought by
6533 Meridian Llc
Seller's Agent
Jane La Trace
Jane La Trace
Buyer's Agent
Jane La Trace
Jane La Trace
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$840,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-16%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4858.88%
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,258,936
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
-$314,569
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
Grant Deed $840,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,260,000 Construction
Previous Owner $544,185 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $999,000 +18.9% $526 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $840,000 -6.7% $442 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Price Changed $900,000 -10.0% $474 / Sq Ft
12/29/2024 12/29/24 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2024 12/23/24 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $526 / Sq Ft
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
2024 $649 $37,189 $16,068 $21,121
2023 $640 $36,460 $15,753 $20,707
2022 $616 $35,746 $15,445 $20,301
2021 $596 $35,046 $15,143 $19,903
2019 $577 $34,008 $14,695 $19,313
2018 $512 $33,342 $14,407 $18,935
2016 $463 $32,049 $13,849 $18,200
2015 $457 $31,568 $13,641 $17,927
2014 $468 $30,950 $13,374 $17,576
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 24-471715

The MLS

APN: 5716-012-018