This Spanish Revival was once owned by legendary entertainer Little Richard & is one of La Fayette's Square's finest showplaces. Restored by dedicated architectural preservationists, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is sunny, grand & comfortable. Light & airy w/ many restored original windows, the "Tutti Frutti" House is perfectly situated on a premium lot. Upon entry, you are welcomed by a formal foyer leading to the grand scale living room w/ original hardwood floors & Batchelder fireplace. French doors open on to a sunny den/family room w/ gorgeous views to the private yard. The formal dining room has ample space for serious entertaining. The formal staircase leads to a gracious landing adorned by a mahogany balustrade. On the 2nd level, there are 4 spacious bedrooms & an abundance of natural light & a Juliet balcony off the hallway. The bathrooms have been restored to original detail. Other features include original hardwood floors, flourishes of arches & an abundance of period lighting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
9,687 sq ftLot Size
$812Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nick Mercado•DRE #01348465
•323-896-9955 (agent)
•nick@nickmercado.com (agent)
Bought with Nick Mercado•DRE #01348465• Sotheby's International Realty
This Spanish Revival was once owned by legendary entertainer Little Richard & is one of La Fayette's Square's finest showplaces. Restored by dedicated architectural preservationists, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is sunny, grand & comfortable. Light & airy w/many restored original windows, the "Tutti Frutti" House is perfectly situated on a premium lot. Upon entry, you are welcomed by a formal foyer leading to the grand scale living room w/original hardwood floors & Batchelder fireplace. French doors open on to a sunny den/family room w/gorgeous views to the private yard. The formal dining room has ample space for serious entertaining. The formal staircase leads to a gracious landing adorned by a mahogany balustrade. On the 2nd level, there are 4 spacious bedrooms & an abundance of natural light & a Juliet balcony off the hallway. The bathrooms have been restored to original detail. Other features include original hardwood floors, flourishes of arches & an abundance of period lighting.
*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
9,690 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1923
Sq. Ft.
3,294
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5071006034
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
Feb 4, 2023 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Replace the roof on a residential building with a class A or B material over existing solid sheathing. Apply a certified cool roof product as required by local fire hazard and energy efficiency regulations.
Roofing
Jan 18, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with a central or string inverter on a one-family or two-family residential building. The system's total AC output will not exceed 10 kW.
Electrical
Solar
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Property details
Parking
Garage
Driveway - Concrete, 2 Car Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Laundry Information
Laundry Area
Additional Rooms
Dining Room
Basement, Breakfast Area, Center Hall, Dining Room, Dressing Area, Formal Entry Room, Jack And Jill, Living Room, Patio Open, Studio, Other Room
Fireplace Information
In Living Room
Flooring Information
Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
Equipment
Dishwasher, Gas Dryer Hookup, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
Heating & Cooling
Other Cooling
Central Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 2
Detached
Pool Information
Room For Pool
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,687
Zoning: LAR1
Property Features
Has View
View: Walk Street
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 5071-006-034
Location
Location Information
Directions: La Fayette Sq.East of La Brea North of Washington
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,294
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,690 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1923
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5071006034
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is
Around this home
Schools
Alta Loma Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Los Angeles Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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