Welcome to The Sunshine House, a light-filled 1917 Italian Renaissance Revival residence in the heart of historic Lafayette Square. Designed by noted architect and builder Charles D. Wagner, this gracious home offers the character and craftsmanship of another era with a wonderfully livable floor plan. Original hardwood floors, crown moldings, an original fireplace, and beautiful leaded and stained glass speak to the home's architectural heritage. Generously proportioned rooms flow easily from one to the next, including a formal dining room, sun room with French doors, and charming breakfast room. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes an expansive sitting room with flexibility for a home office, library, fitness space, or private retreat. Outside, mature landscaping and a tranquil koi pond create a peaceful garden setting with an opportunity for the next owner to make the outdoor space their own. Located within the Lafayette Square HPOZ, The Sunshine House offers a rare opportunity to own a significant historic residence and thoughtfully make it your own. Known for its beautiful architecture, wide tree-lined streets, and strong sense of community, Lafayette Square is centrally located with convenient access to Larchmont Village, Culver City, Downtown Los Angeles, the Westside, and destinations throughout the city.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
8,948 sq ftLot Size
$629Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Traci Bates•DRE #01833638• Keller Williams Larchmont
•310-739-6884 (agent)
•traci@bateshennington.com (agent)
Listed by Lorna Hennington•DRE #01842983• Keller Williams Larchmont
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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Offer insights
1614 Virginia Rd · $1,995,000
$1.98M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.98M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
83 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining room
Breakfast room
Living room
Sun room
Built-in cabinetry
Attic room
Basement
Fireplace in the living room
Sold with refrigerator, range/oven, dishwasher
Bedrooms
Bedrooms across two levels
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Range/oven
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer inside
Flooring
Mixed flooring
Heating & cooling
Gravity (gravity) heat
No cooling
Exterior features
Lot approximately 60 x 149 feet
Approximately 0.205 acres
No other detached structures listed
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two levels
Parking
Detached garage
Construction
Detached/No common walls
Utilities
Property served by standard utilities
Other
Zoning: LAR1
Property listed As Is
Historical property disclosures available
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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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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 the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1614 Virginia Rd
$1,956,733
$38K under list price of $2.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $2.6M.