For sale · Active

520 N Citrus Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036

$1,825,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms3 Beds • 2 Baths
Living area1,519 Sq Ft
Lot size0.1174 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Compass · Bryan Welch · 323-975-2229 · CRMLS

MLS # SR26206321 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 00:23 UTC

About this property

Charming Hancock Park-adjacent home located on the highly sought-after Citrus Avenue, offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a pool, and a detached garage. This warm and inviting home blends classic character with thoughtful updates, including an updated bathroom and beautiful architectural details throughout. Step inside to find vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, creating an open, airy feel filled with natural light. The layout is both functional and comfortable, ideal for everyday living and entertaining alike. Outdoors, tall, mature hedges surround the pool area, providing a private, serene setting that feels like your own hidden retreat in the city. The detached garage presents an incredible opportunity for a future ADU, pool house, or guest suite, adding flexibility and long-term value. Situated in a prime central location, you’re just moments from some of Los Angeles’ best shopping, dining, and entertainment, including The Grove, Larchmont Village, and the vibrant Fairfax District. The home also offers convenient access to parks, community amenities, and houses of worship throughout the surrounding area. A rare opportunity to own a character-rich home in one of LA’s most desirable neighborhoods, with charm, privacy, and upside all in one.

Property details

MLS number
SR26206321
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
3 Beds • 2 Baths
Living area
1,519 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.1174 acres
County
Los Angeles
Year built
1938
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
30

Building

Year built
1938
Year built source
Public Records
Stories
1
Building stories
1
Levels
One
Entry level
1
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
2

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
3
Main-level bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other
Interior features
All Bedrooms Up, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Decorative
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
4
Garage spaces
2
Carport spaces
2
Attached garage
No
Pool
Private
Lot features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Front Yard
Lot size source
Assessor
Property outlook
Neighborhood

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community features
Suburban

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

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Melrose Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles K–5 0.4 mi
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles 6–8 0.5 mi
Third Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles K–5 0.8 mi
Vine Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles K–6 0.9 mi
John Burroughs Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles 6–8 1.2 mi
Whitman Continuation (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles 9–12 1.2 mi
Fairfax Senior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles 9–12 1.2 mi
Hollywood Senior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles 9–12 1.3 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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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$1,825,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$1,795,000
MLS-reported previous asking price
$1,795,000
MLS-reported last price change
2026-10-16 14:25 UTC
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 16, 2026 22:43$1,825,000
Oct 10, 2026 22:59$1,795,000

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Property taxes

Tax history is not available from the imported listing data.

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Market trends in Los Angeles

Active residential homes for sale in Los Angeles, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings3,957Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$1,124,9993957 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$619.051446 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market293957 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction570
Listings with an increase23

586 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-22 01:05 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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