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944 W 74th Street W, Los Angeles, California 90044, Los Angeles, 90044 - bed, bath

944 W 74th Street W, Los Angeles, California 90044 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$1,280,000
944 W 74th Street W, Los Angeles, California 90044
0Bed
0Bath
2,825Sqft
5,600Lot
Year Built
1998
Close
-
List price
$1.28M
Original List price
$1.3M
Price/Sqft
$453
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
PW25102233
Home ConditionGood
Features
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About this home

We found 3 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $1.28M(91th), sqft - 2825(78th), beds - undefined(50th), baths - undefined(50th).

NO RENT CONTROL! Excellent Investment Opportunity — Best Current Rate of Return in the Area! This rare, legal duplex includes a fully permitted ADU, offering a unique opportunity for investors to achieve above-average returns or for owner-occupants to live in one unit while the other two help pay the mortgage. The detached duplex units (944 and 946) were built in 1998, and the ADU was constructed in 2023. All three units are currently tenant-occupied. Each duplex unit features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The ADU offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The ADU is rented for $3,000 per month. The ADU was built in 2023, has its own postal address and is in good condition. Unit 946 is also in good condition, while Unit 944 could benefit from some cosmetic improvements. Covered parking is available beneath the ADU. Each unit has its own laundry hookups, as well as separate gas and electric meters. This property is conveniently located near Downtown LA, USC, L.A. Live, museums, Crypto.com Arena, the convention center, LAX, SoFi Stadium, and the YouTube Theater.

Nearby schools

2/10
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts, Mathematics And Science
Public,•K-6•0.4mi
3/10
Raymond Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.4mi
4/10
Sixty-Eighth Street Elementary School
Public,•K-6•0.6mi
/10
Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Primary Center
Public,•K•0.9mi
4/10
Manchester Avenue Elementary School
Public,•1-6•1.0mi
3/10
Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary School
Public,•K-6•1.1mi
3/10
La Salle Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.3mi
2/10
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School
Public,•K-6•1.6mi
3/10
Loren Miller Elementary School
Public,•K-6•1.8mi
2/10
John Muir Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.0mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.1mi
1/10
Horace Mann Junior High School
Public,•6-8•1.2mi
2/10
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.4mi
2/10
Augustus F. Hawkins High A Critical Design And Gaming
Public,•9-12•0.9mi
3/10
John C. Fremont Senior High School
Public,•9-12•1.2mi
2/10
George Washington Preparatory High School
Public,•9-12•2.5mi
9/10
Middle College High School
Public,•9-12•3.9mi

Price History

Date
Event
Price
10/29/25
Price Change
$1,280,000
05/07/25
Listing
$1,300,000
02/28/14
Sold
$408,000
03/12/12
Sold
$226,000
Condition Rating
Good
The property is a legal duplex with a newly constructed ADU (2023). The ADU, as depicted in the images, features a modern kitchen with white shaker cabinets, dark countertops, a stainless steel range hood, and laminate wood-look flooring, along with a contemporary bathroom with tiled shower and modern vanity, placing it in excellent condition. The listing states that one of the original duplex units (Unit 946) is also in 'good condition.' While the other original duplex unit (Unit 944) was built in 1998 and 'could benefit from some cosmetic improvements,' this suggests minor updates rather than substantial repairs. The overall condition is elevated by the new ADU and the good condition of Unit 946, making the property largely move-in ready with well-maintained systems, aligning with a 'Good' rating.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Great Schools: High School: Middle College High School (9/10).
No Rent Control & Strong Investment Opportunity: The property is explicitly advertised as 'NO RENT CONTROL!' and an 'Excellent Investment Opportunity — Best Current Rate of Return in the Area!', making it highly attractive to investors seeking favorable market conditions.
New, Permitted ADU & Multi-Unit Income: Includes a fully permitted ADU constructed in 2023, adding a modern, third income-generating unit (3 beds, 1 bath) to the existing duplex, with the ADU already rented for $3,000 per month.
Full Occupancy & Immediate Income: All three units are currently tenant-occupied, ensuring immediate and stable rental income for the new owner without the need to find tenants.
Separate Utilities & Covered Parking: Each unit benefits from its own laundry hookups and separate gas and electric meters, simplifying tenant billing and management, complemented by valuable covered parking beneath the ADU.
Strategic Los Angeles Location: Conveniently located near major employment hubs and attractions such as Downtown LA, USC, LAX, SoFi Stadium, and Crypto.com Arena, ensuring high rental demand and tenant appeal.

Cons

Required Cosmetic Improvements: Unit 944 is noted to 'could benefit from some cosmetic improvements,' indicating potential immediate capital expenditure and effort for the new owner.
Age of Original Duplex Units: The primary duplex units were built in 1998, making them over two decades old, which may lead to higher maintenance and repair costs compared to newer construction over time.
Limited Owner-Occupant Flexibility: While marketed for owner-occupants, all three units are currently tenant-occupied, meaning an owner-occupant would need to wait for a lease to expire or negotiate with a tenant for immediate move-in.

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