The Sunshine House | Now Offered at $1,699,000! A compelling opportunity to own in coveted Lafayette Square at an attractive new price point. Built in 1917 and designed by noted architect and builder Charles D. Wagner, this Italian Renaissance Revival residence offers more than a century of architectural character, generous living spaces and the opportunity to thoughtfully restore and reimagine a historic Los Angeles home. Situated within the Lafayette Square Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ), the home showcases beautiful original details, including hardwood floors, crown moldings, an original fireplace and distinctive leaded and stained glass windows. Gracious formal living and dining rooms reflect the elegance of the era, while a sun room with French doors, a separate breakfast room and spacious bedrooms, including one with an adjoining sitting room, provide a wonderful foundation for today's living. Outdoor spaces include a koi pond and garden areas with possibilities for creating a personalized retreat. For buyers who appreciate historic architecture and have a vision for its next chapter, The Sunshine House presents an opportunity to bring new life to a classic residence in one of Los Angeles' most treasured historic neighborhoods. A new price. A new opportunity. Come discover the possibilities at The Sunshine House.
Lafayette Square, located between Wilshire Boulevard and the Santa Monica Freeway, is a historic and residential Los Angeles neighborhood with a landmarked mansion district and a leafy, park-like streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lafayette Square Park and the surrounding ring of grand homes, where porch lights, mature trees, and quiet sidewalks set the tone. Architectural identity leans Craftsman, Spanish Revival, and early 20th-century estates, with deep setbacks and period details. The Ebell of Los Angeles and the Wilshire Ebell Theatre add a cultural backbone nearby, while the Los Angeles County Museum of Art anchors museum-going to the west. Daily rhythms track along Wilshire’s cafés and small storefronts, with commutes shaped by the 10 and Metro corridors.
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Market insights
1614 Virginia Rd · $1,699,000
DAYS ON MARKET
146 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,699,000
Median sale price in this area is $999,433. (41% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-ins
Attic room
Basement
Breakfast room
Dining room
Living room
Sunroom
Fireplace in the living room
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Range/oven
Laundry & utility
Interior laundry
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Mixed flooring
Heating & cooling
Gravity heat
No cooling
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two stories
Parking
Detached garage
Electricity and solar
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Los Angeles, CA • 90019
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Los Angeles. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1614 Virginia Rd
$1,682,921
$16K under list price of $1.70M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $3.1M.