2117 Colby Avenue
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Listing broker / agent: HELPING HAND FINANCIAL GROUP · Mitchell Kasdin · 424-465-0809 · CRMLS
MLS # CV26102630 · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 13:26 UTC
About this property
A charming two bedroom open concept house in West Los Angeles Sawtelle. Enjoy the privacy and exclusiveness, where indoor meets outdoor living space. Stress free living, a perfect blend of contemporary luxury, Japandi style and coastal access. Five minute walk to JapanTown and the Sawtelle restaurant row for a stress free evening out. The cozy two bedroom house maximizes function with natural daytime light, French doors, hardscaping and landscaping. Harmonizing architecture and daytime serenity with outdoor spaces: Ipe decks, courtyard, DG patio and mature avocado orange trees. An open palette for gatherings, evening barbecues and investment opportunity. A large backyard for entertaining, gardening, kid playground, private dog park or nature retreat for year-round outdoor enjoyment. The modern kitchen boasts natural light while French doors let in a cool microclimate and a sea breeze. The updated kitchen features: sleek granite countertops and European Baltic Birch cabinetry. An efficiently designed workflow, beckons culinary adventures you will enjoy to the fullest. Natural light and privacy abounds. A vaulted 14 foot Cedar wood ceiling, Fleetwood windows and Asian Cherry hardwood floors. Easy and quick access to the SF Valley, Downtown, LAX, UCLA, Beverly Hills, Venice, Santa Monica, PCH Highway, local beaches, public transportation and rail lines. An opportunity for commercial development, land-banking, downsizing, replacement property, secondary WFH-office, vacation property, Airbnb rental with an additional ADU or multi-family units. This lot is located on the Transit Oriented Incentive area, centrally located in West Los Angeles, Sawtelle area. A Large undeveloped real estate investment property on the Westside. Per city of Los Angeles within TOC (Transit-Oriented Community), Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) and the 55 public transportation hubs, “opportunity stations.” Under the pretext of the CHIP TIC (Transition Incentive Corridor) this covenant allows for an early potential multi-story development prior to SB79 passed under Governor Newsom. The preliminary rezoning options are imminent and under administrative, city council and planning department review, which allows for increased density, low-rise and mid-rise housing development, with bonus incentives past the veil of current F.A.R ( Flooring Area Ratio). Tentative SB-8 complaint property with unofficial approval of necessary documents.
Property details
- MLS number
- CV26102630
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 1,028 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1537 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1924
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 144
Building
- Year built
- 1924
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Quake Bracing, Raised, Tie Down
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Building Permit, Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Appraiser
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Block Walls, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Furnished, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Partially Furnished, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Track Lighting, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, French Doors Atrium Doors, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Space Heater, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- None
- Accessibility features
- Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Driveway Level, Driveway, Gravel, On Site, Off Street, On Street, Uncovered
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- Fiberglass, Private
- Patio / porch
- Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Stone, Wood
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Value In Land, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Excellent Condition
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Urban, Park
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Los Angeles Unified
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Nora Sterry Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| New West Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–12 | 0.5 mi |
| Richland Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Magnolia Science Academy 4 (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Daniel Webster Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–8 | 0.8 mi |
| University High School Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Brockton Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.1 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
- $1,687,300
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,789,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,659,100
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-23 08:20 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 15:30 | $1,687,300 |
| Oct 2, 2026 08:47 | $1,659,100 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-24 13:41 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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