1271 W 81st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Listing broker / agent: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles · Jessica Russell · CRMLS
MLS # 26862027 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 22:08 UTC
About this property
PRICE IMPORVEMENT FOR MOTIVATED SALE. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! House is LARGER then noted online and tax record. Home is approximately 1384 sq. ft. This home is beautiful. Tastefully remodeled and updated. Not overdone so you can still add your own style. Home utilizes open space well. Higher than normal ceilings throughout. House is very clean and ready for move in! Home larger than most 2 bd. 1 ba. in area. Located in highly sought out section of Vermont Knolls. Beautiful home located in a nice private end section. Adjoining Manchester Square area. This home is a generous 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath with contemporary updates for today's family or work balance lifestyle. Interior space has great floor plan for living areas and sleep separation for multi residents and family. Spacious 2-bedroom home offers an open, floor plan ideal for entertaining, family gatherings, and work-from-home living. The home features a formal dining room, an inviting living room with gorgeous original wood-burning fireplace, and large windows that fills the space with natural light and fresh air. Beautiful crown moldings, architectural details, and distinctive high-quality burlwood-style doors throughout add warmth and character in a modern home. In addition to the two bedrooms, there are two bonus rooms, offering creativity for an office, den, receiving room, or potentially an additional bedroom space, 2 story suite or junior bedroom with minimal modification. Additional highlights includes new fresh white painted interior, newer kitchen and laundry appliances and flooring, an interior laundry room, ample parking for approximately 5 cars, plus a detached 2-car garage with potential ADU buildout. The backyard and adjoining carport offer added privacy from neighboring properties, and the carport area was recently reglazed for new owners. Home is ready to move in for short escrow. Conveniently located near schools, parks, places of worship, shopping, and neighborhood amenities. This home is a wonderful opportunity for buyers seeking space, character, flexibility, and a strong sense of community in the desirable Vermont Knolls area of Los Angeles.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26862027
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 1,384 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.0935 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1936
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 103
Building
- Year built
- 1936
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Plans
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Bonus Room, Basement, Center Hall, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Living Room
- Appliances
- Built In, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding
- Heating
- Floor Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Carport spaces
- 4
- Parking
- Covered, Carport, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Gated
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Lot features
- Back Yard
- Fencing
- Chain Link, Partial, Wood
- Property outlook
- None
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $799,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $815,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $815,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-11 21:36 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:37 | $799,000 |
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Property taxes
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