4518 S Van Ness
Los Angeles, CA 90062
Listing broker / agent: EXP REALTY OF CALIFORNIA INC · Anastasia Hunter · 949-872-6489 · CRMLS
MLS # CV26227000 · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 09:41 UTC
About this property
Set along a picturesque, palm tree-lined street framed by soaring mature palms, this home captures the timeless character and unmistakable charm of Los Angeles living. Welcome to a home filled with character, warmth, and opportunity in the highly desirable Park Hills Heights area of Los Angeles. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence offers approximately 850 square feet of thoughtfully maintained living space, blending timeless Los Angeles character, original details, and the warmth that only a home with history can offer. Step inside to a welcoming living room featuring beautiful natural hardwood floors and a classic brick fireplace that adds warmth and character to the heart of the home. The natural hardwood flooring continues into the bedrooms, complemented by tile flooring in the dining area and kitchen. The bathroom continues the home's classic character with a tiled shower and a clawfoot soaking tub—the perfect touch of old-world charm. A secured, gated front driveway provides generous off-street parking with space for approximately three to four vehicles, a valuable convenience in the heart of Los Angeles. What truly sets this property apart is its LAR2 zoning and future potential. LAR2 zoning generally allows for two-family residential development, creating an exciting opportunity for buyers looking beyond the home as it stands today. Explore the possibility of converting the existing garage into a permitted ADU or utilizing the property’s zoning potential to create an additional dwelling, subject to City approval and applicable development requirements. Whether your vision includes multigenerational living, creating a separate space for extended family, or establishing an additional source of rental income, this property offers possibilities that extend well beyond a traditional single-family residence. Conveniently located just minutes from Leimert Park, the Crenshaw corridor, Baldwin Hills shopping and everyday conveniences, this home puts you near some of South Los Angeles' most established neighborhoods, shopping, dining, and community destinations. Enjoy the home today while exploring what its LAR2 zoning may offer for tomorrow. Classic Los Angeles charm, gated parking, a desirable location, and development potential come together in one unique opportunity.
Property details
- MLS number
- CV26227000
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 850 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1197 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1913
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 1913
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Raised
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Gas Oven
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, In Kitchen
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Rear
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Front Porch
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood, Wire
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Los Angeles Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forty-Second Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Invictus Leadership Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Angeles Mesa Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Libertas College Preparatory Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 4–8 | 0.6 mi |
| New Heights Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–8 | 0.6 mi |
| Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–12 | 0.7 mi |
| Whitney Young Continuation (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 9–12 | 0.7 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $580,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $580,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 17:19 | $580,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-24 09:58 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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