A rare two-residence compound deliver completely vacant in the heart of Hollywood. Set behind gates on a charming bungalow-lined street in the historic Selma La Baig enclave, 1554-1556 La Baig Avenue features two completely detached California bungalows, each with its own address, full kitchen, central HVAC, and separate electrical and gas meters. Originally built in 1911, both residences have been thoughtfully reimagined for modern living while preserving their warmth and character. The front residence offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an oversized gourmet kitchen, large center island, dedicated dining area, and spacious living room anchored by a custom solid white-oak fireplace mantel. The rear residence includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, and its own private living spaces. Both homes feature new white-oak flooring, skylights, walk-in primary closets, freshly painted interiors and exteriors, updated bathrooms, olive-toned kitchen cabinetry, quartz countertops, and refinished entry doors. At the center of the property, a custom saltwater pool and spa with fountains and atmospheric LED lighting creates a resort-like setting surrounded by palms, layered landscaping, mature mango and avocado trees, and an irrigated herb garden. A refinished outdoor shower, built-in fire pit, and retractable cinema screen with Epson projector provide exceptional spaces for entertaining, while tempered safety-glass fencing surrounds the pool. Additional features include a finished garage with electricity, remote and keypad access; a rebuilt telescopic entry gate; separate doorbells for each residence; an electronically coded mailbox with an oversized package compartment; Philips Hue smart lighting; smart-home features; a 10-camera security system with intercom; Tesla Powerwall, solar panels and EV charger; tankless water heater; solar-powered pool-cleaning system; updated electrical grounding; rehabilitated sewer system with a 10-year warranty; new fencing; roof improvements; and new entry stairs. Private, flexible and rich with atmosphere, the property presents an extraordinary opportunity as an investment, multi-generational compound , guest retreat or creative environmentor to live in one residence while renting the other. Moments from Hollywood's celebrated studio and entertainment corridor, Griffith Park, Trader Joe's, Bristol Farms, the Metro B Line and the 101 freeway, this singular compound brings together history, design, technology, income potential and resort-style living.
Hollywood Studio District, located between Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard, is a historic and production-driven Los Angeles neighborhood with studio backlots and Art Deco streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hollywood & Vine intersection, where marquee lights, sidewalk crowds, and late-night dining set a show-business tempo. The Hollywood Pantages Theatre and the Hollywood Palladium act as cultural anchors, while Amoeba Music keeps the area’s record-store ritual alive. Mid-century apartment blocks and classic courtyard buildings sit beside soundstage-era facades and newer mixed-use corridors. Side streets shift quieter, with pocket courtyards and small cafes tucked into older storefronts. Metro stops and bus lines thread through the grid, keeping the district connected to the rest of the city.
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Market insights
1556 La Baig Ave · $1,895,000
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,895,000
Median list price in this area is $1,084,701. (43% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
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Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-ins and storage space
Detached units with no common walls
Intercom and phone system
Pre-wired for surround sound
Recessed lighting
Drywall walls
Turnkey condition
Open floor plan
Attic room and bonus room
Converted garage
Living room and dining room
Sun room
Projection
Jack-and-Jill layout
Walk-in closet
Entry at ground level with steps
Double pane windows, screens and skylights
Bedrooms
Main floor bedroom
Walk-in closet(s)
Bathrooms
One full bath and three 3/4 baths
Double vanities
Granite surfaces
Low-flow toilets
Combination shower and tub, shower over tub and shower stall
Remodeled bathrooms
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with stone counters and island
Built-in and free-standing appliances
Built-in gas appliances
Gas/electric range and separate range
Range hood and hood fan
Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Garbage disposal
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside the unit
Laundry in closet (stacked)
Laundry in kitchen
Stackable washer/dryer hookup
Dryer and gas dryer hookup
Gas or electric dryer hookup
Water line to refrigerator
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Wood floors
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Central cooling
Tankless water heater
Exterior features
Front porch, open patio with concrete slab and rock/stone accents
Sliding glass doors
Fenced yard with backyard and front yard
Automatic driveway gate and gated property
Exterior security lights and street lighting
Landscaped grounds with drip irrigation system
Secluded lot, city location near public transit
Two-on-a-lot configuration
Accessory buildings/other structures
Home design
Detached single-family residence
One level / one-story
Faces west
Updated and remodeled with additions/alterations
Custom built
Parking
Private 4+ car garage with driveway and concrete driveway
Garage with door opener and direct interior entrance
Driveway gate
Four additional open parking spaces (total 4 spaces listed)
Security
24-hour security and gated entry with automatic gate
Card/code access
Fire and smoke detection system
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Exterior security lighting
Alarm system
Construction
Detached construction (no common walls)
Partial copper plumbing
Energy-efficient features
Solar panels
Utilities
Water meter on property
Utilities underground
Other
Property listed as residential single-family
Has view of city, city lights, pool and landmark
Electricity and solar
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
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