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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 521 S Chicago
General
- Sold For: $825,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: CV26006810
- Added to Site: 155 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Bonus Room, All Bedrooms Down, Basement
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
Location
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: South of 4th St
School Information
- School District: Los Angeles Unified
Community
- Community Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: Front
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,474
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1911
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: City Lights, Neighborhood, See Remarks
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1703
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: LARD1.5
- Lot Description: Lot 6500-9999
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $559.7
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust
Listed by Excellence Re Elite Properties, Anthony Meneses
Sold by Nest Seekers, Kelly Hughes
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Schools
Schools serving 521 S Chicago
School District:Los Angeles Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Breed Street Elementary School 2226 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 | K-6 | 0.2 mi |
Hollenbeck Middle School 2510 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90023 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High 456 South Mathews Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Boyle Heights Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Magnet 2550 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High 1200 Plaza Del Sol East, Los Angeles, CA 90033 | 9-12 | 0.9 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 521 S Chicago
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/02/2026
Sold
$825,000
-8.23%
MLS
3/19/2026
Price Reduced
$899,000
-3.23%
MLS
2/03/2026
Price Reduced
$929,000
-3.13%
MLS
1/11/2026
Listed
$959,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
521 S Chicago, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (MLS# CV26006810) is a Single Family property that was sold at $825,000 on June 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 521 S Chicago? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Los Angeles? You can browse all Los Angeles real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

