FIXER in Mid City. One of the last developments by banker George L. Crenshaw in the early 20th Century. Designed to have a European Flair this gated alcove of 236 homes is located in neighborhood of Lafayette Square. Norton Simon, Joe Lewis, George Pepperdine, Alexander Pantages are among the many notable residents who have lived in the neighborhood. Built in 1923 this home retains it original 1920's character. Period details include Batchelder tiled fireplace, & ornate crown moldings. The home is a blank canvas, the perfect DIY template to add your own style. With 4 oversized large bedroom & 2 baths upstairs. Downstairs a Grand entrance, Dining area & Living room, maids quarter bedroom & full bath, plus a powder room, and an alfresco covered porch just off the living room. The opportunity is yours to revive this Mediterranean home with an illustrious past & customize it to suit your taste. Property resides within the Lafayette Square Historic Property Overlay Zone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
8,947 sq ftLot Size
$544Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ernesto Espinoza•DRE #01516070• Allison James Estates & Homes
•626-278-1415 (agent)
•erespinoza@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Ernesto Espinoza•DRE #01516070• Allison James Estates & Homes
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,949 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
3,408
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5071008047
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
Oct 17, 2023 • Active
Nonbldg-new
Construct a concrete block wall according to engineering designs.
Grading
May 26, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Install new dedicated electrical circuits for furnaces and condensers.
Electrical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Directions: Only one way in, Enter through Crenshaw Blvd. USE GPS
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,408
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,949 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5071008047
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Listing Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Around this home
Schools
Alta Loma Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Los Angeles Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
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