Welcome home to this high design stunning redone 1928 Spanish Revival pool home. Features five bedrooms and five baths including permitted ADU and a totally redone heated pool. This iconic two story home is overflowing with character & period finishes including custom period lighting, six sets of French doors showering the home with an abundance of natural light. Upon entering the captivating foyer you are greeted by an elegant spiral staircase with original wrought iron, leaded glass window and risers with Malibu tiles. There is a sunken formal living room with built-in bookcase, fireplace and exposed beams. The original archways connect to a family room with French doors and designer sconces. The formal handsome dining room has exposed beams and is equipped to host large gatherings with French doors overlooking the pool. The home office has built-in bookcases and is totally private. The kitchen is equipped with Sub-Zero appliances, Wolf range, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher and a Sub-Zero wine column with capacity for 102 bottles. There is plenty of natural light with a third set of French doors overlooking the pool and green space. All of the bedrooms are en-suite including the primary cavernous bedroom which has a fireplace, private balcony, dressing area with make-up vanity, an inviting bathroom with dual vanities and access to the enormous deck overlooking the pool. All of the bathrooms are personalized with unique designer tiles and finishes. The outdoors include a gigantic redone pool, fresh manicured grounds, a permitted ADU and additional garage space for storage. The many upgrades include new dual HVAC, redone pool, new ADU, plumbing, electrical and new landscaping. This home is for the buyer that appreciates impeccable quality & exquisite artisanship. La Fayette Square HPOZ.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
9,693 sq ftLot Size
$737Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nick Mercado•DRE #01348465• Sotheby's International Realty
•323-896-9955 (agent)
•nick@nickmercado.com (agent)
Bought with Nick Mercado•DRE #01348465• Sotheby's International Realty
Rare Spanish Revival home in the historic HPOZ neighborhood of Lafayette Square! This unique 4-bed, 4-bath (property profile report says 5) plus library home features a beautiful arched walkway, large kitchen & dining area with plenty of storage. A large living room with a fireplace and lots of character! The large dining area overlooks the pool and backyard, ideal for entertaining. Beautiful stairs with details lead to the bedrooms & private balconies. The master bedroom has plenty of space with its own private balcony & fireplace. This floor plan provides plenty of space and is ideal for buyers looking for a property in need of updates. Home will be Sold As. The property is a contributor to the Lafayette Square Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. As such, exterior alterations are subject to design review and approval by Planning Department and/or the HPOZ Board. Located minutes away from the 10 freeway, public transportation, 20 minutes from Downtown LA, Hollywood, LAX, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica, yet peacefully hidden.
Public Records
Nov 19, 1964
Sold
$48,500
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,972 (+1.1%)
$2,531,844 + $442,986
$2,974,830
2024
$35,593 (+60.4%)
$2,531,844 + $442,986
$2,974,830
2023
$22,197 (+1,035.4%)
$2,482,200 + $434,300
$2,916,500
2022
$1,955 (+2.5%)
$1,440,000 + $360,000
$1,800,000
2021
$1,907 (−0.5%)
$38,089 + $77,830
$115,919
2020
$1,917 (+2.9%)
$37,343 + $76,304
$113,647
2019
$1,862 (+9.7%)
$36,961 + $75,522
$112,483
2018
$1,698 (+1.7%)
$36,237 + $74,042
$110,279
2017
$1,669 (+5.3%)
$34,831 + $71,168
$105,999
2016
$1,585 (+1.1%)
$34,831 + $71,168
$105,999
2015
$1,567 (−1.1%)
$34,149 + $69,773
$103,922
2014
$1,585 (−0.9%)
$32,979 + $67,379
$100,358
2012
$1,600 (+1.4%)
$32,830 + $67,075
$99,905
2011
$1,579 (−1.2%)
$32,187 + $65,760
$97,947
2010
$1,597 (+4.0%)
$31,556 + $64,471
$96,027
2009
$1,536 (+3.4%)
$31,321 + $63,990
$95,311
2008
$1,485
$31,396 + $64,143
$95,539
Tax history for 1743 Virginia Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,972 (+1.1%)
$2,531,844 + $442,986
$2,974,830
2024
$35,593 (+60.4%)
$2,531,844 + $442,986
$2,974,830
2023
$22,197 (+1,035.4%)
$2,482,200 + $434,300
$2,916,500
2022
$1,955 (+2.5%)
$1,440,000 + $360,000
$1,800,000
2021
$1,907 (−0.5%)
$38,089 + $77,830
$115,919
2020
$1,917 (+2.9%)
$37,343 + $76,304
$113,647
2019
$1,862 (+9.7%)
$36,961 + $75,522
$112,483
2018
$1,698 (+1.7%)
$36,237 + $74,042
$110,279
2017
$1,669 (+5.3%)
$34,831 + $71,168
$105,999
2016
$1,585 (+1.1%)
$34,831 + $71,168
$105,999
2015
$1,567 (−1.1%)
$34,149 + $69,773
$103,922
2014
$1,585 (−0.9%)
$32,979 + $67,379
$100,358
2012
$1,600 (+1.4%)
$32,830 + $67,075
$99,905
2011
$1,579 (−1.2%)
$32,187 + $65,760
$97,947
2010
$1,597 (+4.0%)
$31,556 + $64,471
$96,027
2009
$1,536 (+3.4%)
$31,321 + $63,990
$95,311
2008
$1,485
$31,396 + $64,143
$95,539
*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
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,695 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
3,854
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5071007060
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
Aug 23, 2023 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Convert an existing garage into an accessory dwelling unit. No additional floor area is proposed for the structure.
ADU
Aug 21, 2023 • Final
Nonbldg-alter/repair
Re-plaster an existing swimming pool. Separate mechanical and electrical permits are required for new skimmers or pool luminaires where applicable.
Pool and hot tub
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.
Other Structural Features: Balcony, Historical, Full Copper Plumbing, French Doors, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
Pool Information
Gunite Pool, Heated Pool, Pool Heated with Gas, In Ground Pool, Pool Permits, Private Pool
Property Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Other Structures: GuestHouse
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,693
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2225
Lot Size Dimensions: 65 x 149
Zoning: LAR1
Property Features
Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer, Drip Irrigation System
Has View
View: Pool, Walk Street
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 5071-007-060
Tax Information
No Mello-Roos Tax
Lease Information
Available for Lease
Lease Option
Location
Location Information
Directions: La Fayette Sq. East of La Brea North of Washington. Enter at Crenshaw Blvd and St Charles.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,854
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,695 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5071007060
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is, LA/Owner Related, Historical
Listing Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow, Negotiate
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Schools
Alta Loma Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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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