Lafayette Square 1915 Craftsman with beautiful woodwork still intact. Spacious living room with fireplace and large formal dining room with pocket doors and built-in sideboard buffet that has inserts of leaded glass. The windows that flank the built-in buffet are stained glass on the exterior. In addition, this property has a breakfast room, den, laundry room, maid's back staircase. Sweeping staircase in the entryway, master bedroom with sitting area, and 4 additional bedrooms. There is a small viewing porch just off the rear bedroom. The attic is perfect for storage and the basement is roomy. The grounds have been well maintained and there are fruit trees and flowers all around. The garage will house 4 cars with room to spare. This is a Trust Sale, but does not require confirmation. The house is in need of major repair and is located in an HPOZ area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
10,327 sq ftLot Size
$696Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Rhonda Payne•DRE #00959668• Rodeo Realty- Brentwood
•213-503-5282 (agent)
•rstpayne@pacbell.net (agent)
Bought with Rhonda Payne•DRE #00959668• Rodeo Realty Inc.
Source:TheMLS #14-773567
Redfin Estimate
$1,951,404
$49K since sold in July 2020$45K since August
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This home's estimate is 17.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 5 comparable homes.
Lafayette Square 1915 Craftsman with beautiful woodwork still intact. Spacious living room with fireplace and large formal dining room with pocket doors and built-in sideboard buffet that has inserts of leaded glass. The windows that flank the built-in buffet are stained glass on the exterior. In addition, this property has a breakfast room, den, laundry room, maid's back staircase. Sweeping staircase in the entryway, master bedroom with sitting area, and 4 additional bedrooms. There is a small viewing porch just off the rear bedroom. The attic is perfect for storage and the basement is roomy. The grounds have been well maintained and there are fruit trees and flowers all around. The garage will house 4 cars with room to spare. This is a Trust Sale, but does not require confirmation. The house is in need of major repair and is located in an HPOZ area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,831 (−0.3%)
$320,000 + $214,000
$534,000
2024
$6,851
$320,000 + $214,000
$534,000
2023
$6,853 (+20.9%)
$320,000 + $214,000
$534,000
2022
$5,666 (−0.3%)
$266,000 + $181,900
$447,900
2021
$5,685 (+0.6%)
$266,000 + $181,900
$447,900
2020
$5,651 (+19.8%)
$266,000 + $181,900
$447,900
2019
$4,716 (−14.9%)
$258,000 + $178,000
$436,000
2018
$5,545 (+0.2%)
$258,000 + $178,000
$436,000
2017
$5,532 (−67.3%)
$258,000 + $178,000
$436,000
2016
$16,926 (+58.8%)
$258,000 + $178,000
$436,000
2015
$10,658 (+3.6%)
$827,428 + $568,540
$1,395,968
2014
$10,288 (+10.0%)
$630,296 + $189,087
$819,383
2012
$9,349 (+1.4%)
$550,000 + $165,000
$715,000
2011
$9,224 (−1.9%)
$550,000 + $165,000
$715,000
2010
$9,401 (+756.2%)
$550,000 + $165,000
$715,000
2009
$1,098 (+3.4%)
$550,000 + $165,000
$715,000
2008
$1,062
$33,303 + $38,444
$71,747
Tax history for 1853 Buckingham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,831 (−0.3%)
$320,000 + $214,000
$534,000
2024
$6,851
$320,000 + $214,000
$534,000
2023
$6,853 (+20.9%)
$320,000 + $214,000
$534,000
2022
$5,666 (−0.3%)
$266,000 + $181,900
$447,900
2021
$5,685 (+0.6%)
$266,000 + $181,900
$447,900
2020
$5,651 (+19.8%)
$266,000 + $181,900
$447,900
2019
$4,716 (−14.9%)
$258,000 + $178,000
$436,000
2018
$5,545 (+0.2%)
$258,000 + $178,000
$436,000
2017
$5,532 (−67.3%)
$258,000 + $178,000
$436,000
2016
$16,926 (+58.8%)
$258,000 + $178,000
$436,000
2015
$10,658 (+3.6%)
$827,428 + $568,540
$1,395,968
2014
$10,288 (+10.0%)
$630,296 + $189,087
$819,383
2012
$9,349 (+1.4%)
$550,000 + $165,000
$715,000
2011
$9,224 (−1.9%)
$550,000 + $165,000
$715,000
2010
$9,401 (+756.2%)
$550,000 + $165,000
$715,000
2009
$1,098 (+3.4%)
$550,000 + $165,000
$715,000
2008
$1,062
$33,303 + $38,444
$71,747
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 10, 2025 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Remodel a kitchen by removing a wall between the kitchen and breakfast room. Replace the windows in the kitchen.
Kitchen
Remodel
Nov 26, 2025 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Remove a storage window and replace a French door in a bedroom with an egress window.
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LA FAYETTE SQUARE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,802
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: LA FAYETTE SQUARE LOT 20 BLK 10 AND THAT PART OF LOT R LYING BETWEEN NW PROLONGATION OF NE AND SW LINES OF SD LOT 20
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,327
Legal Lot Number: 20
Legal Block Number: 10
Municipality Name: LOS ANGELES
Acres: 0.2371
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: LAR1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,802
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,327 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1915
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5071011026
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
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Alta Loma Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Los Angeles Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
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