The subject property is a 4 unit bungalow, apartment complex built in 1921. The unit mix is two 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom units with a den and two 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom units. Each unit is its own structure and has its own entrance with no shared walls. The improvements are built on a 7,500 square foot lot with total rentable square footage of 2,002. The area is undergoing a major economic renaissance during the past decade. The new apartment and mixed use developments and existing apartment renovations in the area have provided an increase in the demand for high end rental units. This property offers an affordable option to the high rents that the area now commands. The property sits conveniently near Downtown LA and in close proximity to Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Mt. Washington, Highland Park, major freeways, and much more.
The subject property is a 4 unit bungalow, apartment complex built in 1921. The unit mix is two 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom units with a den and two 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom units. Each unit is its own structure and has its own entrance with no shared walls. The improvements are built on a 7,500 square foot lot with total rentable square footage of 2,002. The area is undergoing a major economic renaissance during the past decade. The new apartment and mixed use developments and existing apartment renovations in the area have provided an increase in the demand for high end rental units. This property offers an affordable option to the high rents that the area now commands. The property sits conveniently near Downtown LA and in close proximity to Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Mt. Washington, Highland Park, major freeways, and much more.
SDMLS #301756845
May 31, 2019
Sold
$880,000
$440/sq ft
Feb 19, 2019
Listed
$895,000
$447/sq ft
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The subject property is a 4 unit bungalow, apartment complex built in 1921. The unit mix is two 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom units with a den and two 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom units. Each unit is its own structure and has its own entrance with no shared walls. The improvements are built on a 7,500 square foot lot with total rentable square footage of 2,002. The area is undergoing a major economic renaissance during the past decade. The new apartment and mixed use developments and existing apartment renovations in th
The subject property is a 4 unit bungalow, apartment complex built in 1921. The unit mix is two 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom units with a den and two 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom units. Each unit is its own structure and has its own entrance with no shared walls. The improvements are built on a 7,500 square foot lot with total rentable square footage of 2,002. The area is undergoing a major economic renaissance during the past decade. The new apartment and mixed use developments and existing apartment renovations in the area have provided an increase in the demand for high end rental units. This property offers an affordable option to the high rents that the area now commands. The property sits conveniently near Downtown LA and in close proximity to Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Mt. Washington, Highland Park, major freeways, and much more.
TheMLS #19-435832
May 31, 2019
Sold
$880,000
$440/sq ft
May 22, 2019
Pending
—
Feb 19, 2019
Listed
$895,000
$447/sq ft
SDMLS #301738251
Nov 6, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2018
Listed
$895,000
$447/sq ft
TheMLS #17-191566
Mar 28, 2017
Sold
$657,500
$328/sq ft
Jan 25, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 10, 2017
Listed
$699,000
$349/sq ft
SDMLS #301769847
Mar 28, 2017
Sold
$657,500
$328/sq ft
Jan 10, 2017
Listed
$699,000
$349/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2013
Sold
$520,000
$260/sq ft
CRMLS #12173821
May 20, 2013
Sold
$519,900
$260/sq ft
Apr 11, 2013
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2013
Listed
$519,900
$260/sq ft
CRMLS #22170971
Mar 26, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Dec 16, 2012
Listed
$519,900
$260/sq ft
CRMLS #22165904
Dec 3, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 2012
Listed
$519,900
$260/sq ft
CRMLS #P0-22141527
Nov 19, 2010
Sold
$176,500
$88/sq ft
Nov 10, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2010
Listed
$175,000
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 2006
Sold
$565,000
$282/sq ft
CRMLS #R57994
May 1, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 31, 2005
Listed
$550,000
$275/sq ft
CRMLS #M209342
May 10, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jan 11, 2002
Listed
$209,000
$104/sq ft
CRMLS #R20150
May 10, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jan 10, 2002
Listed
$209,000
$104/sq ft
CRMLS #M209003
Apr 29, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Dec 5, 2001
Listed
$209,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 2000
Sold
$160,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,217 (+1.0%)
$646,998 + $334,654
$981,652
2024
$12,097 (+1.9%)
$646,998 + $334,654
$981,652
2023
$11,867 (+4.8%)
$634,312 + $328,093
$962,405
2022
$11,326 (+1.2%)
$621,875 + $321,660
$943,535
2021
$11,187 (−1.0%)
$609,682 + $315,353
$925,035
2020
$11,298 (+32.0%)
$597,728 + $309,170
$906,898
2019
$8,559 (+2.1%)
$591,600 + $306,000
$897,600
2018
$8,380 (+22.8%)
$478,584 + $205,479
$684,063
2017
$6,825 (+2.5%)
$403,193 + $148,543
$551,736
2016
$6,659 (+1.5%)
$403,193 + $148,543
$551,736
2015
$6,562 (−0.7%)
$395,288 + $145,631
$540,919
2014
$6,609 (+161.8%)
$381,725 + $140,635
$522,360
2012
$2,525 (+2.8%)
$183,110 + $520
$183,630
2011
$2,456 (−44.6%)
$179,520 + $510
$180,030
2010
$4,433 (−40.5%)
$176,000 + $500
$176,500
2009
$7,452 (+4.4%)
$240,000 + $80,000
$320,000
2008
$7,137
$410,958 + $176,868
$587,826
Tax history for 1656 Ricardo St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,217 (+1.0%)
$646,998 + $334,654
$981,652
2024
$12,097 (+1.9%)
$646,998 + $334,654
$981,652
2023
$11,867 (+4.8%)
$634,312 + $328,093
$962,405
2022
$11,326 (+1.2%)
$621,875 + $321,660
$943,535
2021
$11,187 (−1.0%)
$609,682 + $315,353
$925,035
2020
$11,298 (+32.0%)
$597,728 + $309,170
$906,898
2019
$8,559 (+2.1%)
$591,600 + $306,000
$897,600
2018
$8,380 (+22.8%)
$478,584 + $205,479
$684,063
2017
$6,825 (+2.5%)
$403,193 + $148,543
$551,736
2016
$6,659 (+1.5%)
$403,193 + $148,543
$551,736
2015
$6,562 (−0.7%)
$395,288 + $145,631
$540,919
2014
$6,609 (+161.8%)
$381,725 + $140,635
$522,360
2012
$2,525 (+2.8%)
$183,110 + $520
$183,630
2011
$2,456 (−44.6%)
$179,520 + $510
$180,030
2010
$4,433 (−40.5%)
$176,000 + $500
$176,500
2009
$7,452 (+4.4%)
$240,000 + $80,000
$320,000
2008
$7,137
$410,958 + $176,868
$587,826
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,502 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1921
Sq. Ft.
2,002
Year built
1921
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5202019005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
Feb 16, 2017 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electrical service entrance.
Electrical
Jan 14, 2016 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Repair the floor joists in an existing dwelling unit.
Remodel
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.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Unassigned
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 6
Interior
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
No Heat
Multi-Unit Income
Gross Income: 72072
Gross Operating Income: $69,910
Net Operating Income: $49,799
Multi-Unit Expenses
Total Annual Expense: $20,111
Multi-Unit Other Financial Information
Rent Control: 100
Cap Rate: 5.56
Gross Rent Multiplier: 12.42
Scheduled Actual: Actual
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Type Type: 1, 2, 3, 4
Type Of Units: Apartments
# of Buildings: 4
Unit 1 Information
# of Beds: 1
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $1,350
Projected Rent: $1,500
Actual Rent: $1,350
# of Units: 1
Unit 2 Information
# of Beds: 1
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $1,390
Projected Rent: $1,500
Actual Rent: $1,390
# of Units: 1
Unit 3 Information
# of Beds: 2
# of Baths: 2.00
Rent: $1,576
Projected Rent: $1,700
Actual Rent: $1,576
# of Units: 1
Unit 4 Information
# of Beds: 2
# of Baths: 2.00
Rent: $1,690
Projected Rent: $1,700
Actual Rent: $1,690
# of Units: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 1
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,500
Zoning: LARD1.5
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessed Land Value: $403,193
Assessed Improvement Value: $148,543
Assessor Parcel Number: 5202-019-005
Location
Community Information
# of Units in Complex (Total): 4
Location Information
Directions: Blocks Away from LAC+USC Health Sciences Campus. The property is located on the east side of Ricardo Street in Boyle Heights (Los Angeles), just south Valley Boulevard and east of Soto Street.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,002
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,502 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1921
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5202019005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is
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Murchison Street Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
El Sereno Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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