4162 W 162nd Street
Lawndale, CA 90260
Listing broker / agent: Estate Properties · Gabrielle Herendeen · 310-433-7313 · CRMLS
MLS # SB26122787 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 01:28 UTC
About this property
Available for the first time in 4 decades, this well-loved home offers the chance to enjoy today while exploring future redevelopment potential on an R-2 zoned lot in the South Bay. Nestled mid-block, the property offers flexibility for owner-users, investors, and those seeking a value-add opportunity. A grassy front yard accented by planting beds and a charming covered front porch creates a warm welcome. The driveway provides convenient off-street parking for 2 vehicles. Inside, the spacious living room accommodates both living and office areas and features a sliding glass door to the patio and backyard. The sunny eat-in kitchen features abundant cabinetry, terrazzo-style countertops and backsplash, a corner sink with a window outlook, pantry storage, gas range, refrigerator, and a comfortable dining area. A full hall bathroom with neutral finishes serves the living areas and 2 of the 3 bedrooms. The 1st bedroom offers a ceiling fan and generous closet space. A step-down addition creates the largest bedroom, highlighted by a beamed ceiling, closet wall, and sliding glass door to the patio and backyard. The original carport has been incorporated into the home's footprint and now provides a versatile 3rd bedroom that also functions well as a den, with a dedicated 3/4 bathroom, and a spacious workshop/utility/laundry room complete with a washer and dryer, perfect for the hobbyist. The backyard features an existing pool ready for restoration or reimagining. Adding to the appeal, the R-2 zoning may allow for future development of 2 units plus ADU/JADU opportunities, offering additional flexibility for investors and developers (Buyer to verify with the City of Lawndale). Whether your vision is to renovate and enjoy, generate rental income, land bank for the future, or explore redevelopment possibilities, this property offers options that are increasingly difficult to find. Conveniently located near Alondra Park and Golf Course, El Camino College, major transportation corridors, and aerospace employers including SpaceX, this central South Bay location places shopping, dining, entertainment, coastal attractions, Manhattan Beach, Del Amo Fashion Center, and greater Los Angeles all within easy reach. Whether your plans include owner-occupancy, rental income, renovation, or future redevelopment, this versatile property offers the flexibility to pursue a variety of goals. Bring your imagination and seize the opportunity to unlock its full potential before it is gone.
Property details
- MLS number
- SB26122787
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,090 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1255 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1949
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 131
Building
- Year built
- 1949
- Year built source
- Appraiser
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Condition
- Fixer
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Appliances
- Gas Range
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Patio
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Anderson
- Middle / junior school
- Rogers
- High school
- Lawndale
- High school district
- Lawndale
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Charter High - Gardena (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Gardena | 9–12 | 0.4 mi |
| Environmental Charter High - Lawndale (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | 9–12 | 0.4 mi |
| William Anderson Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Will Rogers Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | 6–8 | 0.5 mi |
| William Green Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Mark Twain Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Jane Addams Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | 6–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance Unified · Torrance | K–5 | 1.0 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
- $675,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $675,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 09:08 | $675,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Lawndale
Active residential homes for sale in Lawndale, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
5 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-22 02:17 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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