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Property Description
12 Unit RTI project with alley access. Located in the vibrant Highland Park community of Los Angeles, 249 S Avenue 54. This offers a rare development opportunity with RTI (Ready-To-Issue) permits in place. The existing property features three separate bungalow homes with alley access. NO RELOCATION, THE PROPERTY IS DELIVERED FULLY VACANT. The approved plans allow for four new construction duplex structures and two detached ADUs. Upon CofO, the new owner will be able to capture six (6) additional ADUs by right. Recent code updates allow for 8 ADUs bringing the unit count to 16 total. The new project will feature (8) 5B/5B units and (8) 2B/2B ADUS, each thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of modern urban living. The building will encompass approximately 24,210 square feet on a 17,882 square foot lot, designed with contemporary finishes, energy-efficient features, a full sprinkler system, and full compliance with the latest seismic and building codes. Situated just minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, tucked in between Griffith Obervatory and the 110 Parkway, the property benefits from a strong demand for rental housing, making it ideal for families or co-living operations. The estimated annual NOI is approximately $768,903. Avenue 54 offers an outstanding opportunity to invest in a high-demand, centrally located project ready for immediate development and long-term success.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 249 S Ave 54
General
- Price: $2,550,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: PW25174973
- Updated: 3/24/2026
- Days on Market: 238 days
- Added to Site: 239 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: 632 - Highland Park
- County: Los Angeles
- Development Name: 632 - Highland Park
- Driving Directions: Off Longfellow St.
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods, City Lights, Neighborhood, Hills, Canyon
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3992
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 17,390
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Present Use: Multi-Family, Investment
- Zoning: LARD2
- Lot Description: Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Mountainous, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban
- Fencing (Description): Poor Condition
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $146.64
Listed by Citivest Realty Services, Inc, Martin Fish
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Schools
Schools serving 249 S Ave 54
School District:Los Angeles Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bushnell Way Elementary School 5507 Bushnell Way, Los Angeles, CA 90042 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School 820 North Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA 90042 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 249 S Ave 54
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/24/2026
Price Reduced
$2,550,000
-0.97%
MLS
3/17/2026
Price Reduced
$2,575,000
-0.58%
MLS
2/18/2026
Price Reduced
$2,590,000
-3.72%
MLS
2/10/2026
Price Reduced
$2,690,000
-3.58%
MLS
2/04/2026
Price Reduced
$2,790,000
-0.18%
MLS
1/22/2026
Price Reduced
$2,795,000
-0.18%
MLS
12/29/2025
Price Reduced
$2,800,000
-0.88%
MLS
12/26/2025
Price Reduced
$2,825,000
-0.18%
MLS
12/22/2025
Price Reduced
$2,830,000
-0.18%
MLS
12/15/2025
Price Reduced
$2,835,000
-0.18%
MLS
12/10/2025
Price Reduced
$2,840,000
-0.35%
MLS
12/01/2025
Price Reduced
$2,850,000
-0.7%
MLS
11/21/2025
Price Reduced
$2,870,000
-0.35%
MLS
11/11/2025
Price Reduced
$2,880,000
-0.17%
MLS
11/06/2025
Price Reduced
$2,885,000
-0.35%
MLS
10/20/2025
Price Reduced
$2,895,000
-3.34%
MLS
9/09/2025
Listed
$2,995,000
134.72%
MLS
12/03/2021
Sold
$1,276,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 249 S Ave 54
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$16,798
102%
$1,354,100
2%
2024
$8,302
-49%
$1,327,550
2%
2023
$16,287
110%
$1,301,520
2%
2022
$7,771
399%
$1,276,000
1549%
2021
$1,557
—
$77,399
1%
2020
$1,562
2%
$76,607
2%
2019
$1,525
9%
$75,106
2%
2018
$1,403
2%
$73,635
2%
2017
$1,380
5%
$72,192
2%
2016
$1,318
1%
$70,778
2%
2015
$1,305
-3%
$69,715
2%
2014
$1,343
—
$68,350
—
2013
$1,343
—
$68,042
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 249 S Ave 54
249 S Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (MLS# PW25174973) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 0.3992 acres. 249 S Avenue 54 is currently listed for $2,550,000 and was received on September 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 249 S Avenue 54? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Highland Park? You can browse all Highland Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

