5157 Arlington Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90043, Los Angeles, 90043 - 3 bed, 2 bath
ACTIVE$801,000
5157 Arlington Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90043
3Beds
2Baths
1,596Sqft
6,478Lot
Year Built
1923
Close
-
List price
$801K
Original List price
$801K
Price/Sqft
$502
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
DW25248995
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Good View: City Lights, Neighborhood
Deck
ViewCity Lights,Neighborhood
About this home
We found 3 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $801.0K(37th), sqft - 1596(56th), beds - 3(50th), baths - 2(50th).
**Probate** – Administrator with Full Authority! Great opportunity to own a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Los Angeles. Built in 1923 with 1,596 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,478 sq. ft. lot. Large lot includes a detached garage with possible ADU potential (buyer to verify). Home needs repairs and updating but offers excellent potential for investors or buyers looking to add value. Sold as-is, no repairs or credits. No court confirmation required. Buyer to verify all information
Nearby schools
3/10
Angeles Mesa Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.2mi
2/10
Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.6mi
2/10
Forty-Second Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.8mi
2/10
Yes Academy
Public,•K-5•1.1mi
2/10
Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.4mi
3/10
Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.6mi
1/10
Lane (Warren) Elementary School
Public,•K-6•2.0mi
4/10
Centinela Elementary School
Public,•K-6•2.0mi
3/10
Windsor Hills Math Science
Public,•K-5•2.1mi
2/10
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
Public,•6-8•0.7mi
2/10
Audubon Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.2mi
1/10
Horace Mann Junior High School
Public,•6-8•1.4mi
3/10
Parent (Frank D.) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•3.3mi
2/10
Crozier (George W.) Middle School
Public,•7-8•3.5mi
/10
Monroe (Albert F.) Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.9mi
1/10
Crenshaw Science, Technology, Engineering, Math And Medicine Magnet
Public,•9-12•0.6mi
2/10
Inglewood High School
Public,•9-12•3.1mi
2/10
George Washington Preparatory High School
Public,•9-12•4.0mi
9/10
Middle College High School
Public,•9-12•6.1mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
11/19/25
Listing
$801,000
09/08/93
Sold
$103,000
Condition Rating
Poor
Built in 1923, the property is explicitly stated to need 'repairs and updating' and 'extensive renovation.' Images reveal a very dated kitchen with old cabinets, worn and outdated flooring (green carpet, parquet, scuffed hardwood), and old light fixtures. The 'as-is' sale condition, coupled with the property's age, indicates that major systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) are likely outdated and require substantial rehabilitation, fitting the criteria for a 'Poor' condition.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Great Schools: High School: Middle College High School (9/10).
Streamlined Probate Sale: The property is a probate sale with full authority and no court confirmation required, significantly simplifying and expediting the transaction process for buyers.
ADU Potential: The large lot includes a detached garage with possible Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) potential, offering a valuable opportunity for rental income or expanded living space.
Generous Lot Size: A substantial 6,478 sq. ft. lot provides ample outdoor space and flexibility for future development, landscaping, or the aforementioned ADU.
Value-Add Opportunity: Despite needing repairs, the property offers excellent potential for investors or buyers looking to add significant value and build equity through renovation and modernization.
Desirable Location & Views: Located in Los Angeles, the property benefits from a prime market and offers desirable 'City Lights, Neighborhood' views, enhancing its appeal.
Cons
Extensive Renovation Required: The home 'needs repairs and updating,' indicating a significant financial and time investment will be necessary to bring it to modern standards and full functionality.
Sold As-Is Condition: The property is sold 'as-is, no repairs or credits,' placing all responsibility for current and future defects, maintenance, and associated costs directly on the buyer.
Age of Property: Built in 1923, the home is nearly a century old, suggesting potential for outdated systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) and requiring comprehensive inspections and possible major overhauls.