Craftsman-style family home very close to downtown Los Angeles, offers 3 bedrooms and 1 and a 1/2 bathrooms. Natural hardwood floors throughout the home, enhancing its original charm. Good sized kitchen and dining room as well as living room. Home flows nicely. A large attic area and basement provide excellent storage space or potential for creative use. First time on the market in 65 years. Bring your paint brush and imagination to make this home yours. The lot alone has value and the opportunity to build apartment units. Gross Living Area is 1,643 Square Feet with a lot size of 7,416 per appraisal. It's larger than most homes in the area, providing more living space. Higher Density Zoning as the property is zoned LARD 1.5, allowing one unit for every 1500 sq. ft. of lot area. TOC Tier 3 Zone. Being in the Transit Oriented Communities Tier 3 zone, it permits increased density, enabling the construction of more units. Detached Rumpus/Recreation Room. Craftsman Style as it is designed in the Craftsman architectural style. These features make the property quite unique and potentially very desirable! If you need more detailed information or have specific questions, feel free to ask.
MLS #
CRCV26006810
MLS Source
California Regional MLS
Days on Site
14
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bedroom
Appliances
Other
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Other
Cooling
Other
Pool
None
Garage/Parking
Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District
Los Angeles Unified
High School District
Los Angeles Unified
HOA Fee
$0
Zoning
LARD1.5
521 S Chicago is a Single Family Residence in Los Angeles, CA 90033. This 1,474 square foot property sits on a 7,419 Sq Ft Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 1 full and 1 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $959,000 and was built in 1911. This address can also be written as 521 S Chicago, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
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