Beautifully situated in the desirable Ladera Heights area, this inviting single-story 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers approximately 2,228 sq. ft. of living space on a generous approximately 8,177 sq. ft. lot. A comfortable semi-open floor plan creates an easy flow between the main living spaces, complemented by hardwood flooring and abundant natural light throughout. The welcoming den, complete with a fireplace, offers a warm, versatile space for relaxing, gathering, or entertaining. The spacious primary bedroom offers direct access to the backyard, creating an effortless connection to the home's private outdoor retreat. Designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment, the backyard features a private pergola, patio, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, plus mature fruit trees and a grassy yard. The generous outdoor setting provides multiple areas for dining al fresco, relaxing, entertaining guests, or enjoying California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Ideally located near Culver City, West Adams, View Park, shopping and dining, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Westfield Culver City, LAX, SoFi Stadium, and major commuter routes, this home offers a desirable combination of comfortable living, generous outdoor space, and convenient access to many of Los Angeles' Westside and South Bay destinations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
8,177 sq ftLot Size
$807Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Claudia Hernandez•DRE #02064353• Keller Williams Encino/Sherman Oaks
South LA, located between Downtown Los Angeles and Inglewood, is a historic and street-grid Los Angeles neighborhood with Craftsman bungalows and mural-lined commercial corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd, where storefront taquerías, barbershops, record bins, and street vendors set a steady, kinetic rhythm. The California African American Museum and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Exposition Park anchor a major cultural campus, while the Watts Towers Arts Center adds a singular, handmade landmark to the south. Architecture shifts from early 20th-century homes to mid-century apartments along wider boulevards. Parks and recreation nodes thread through the area, with the LA Memorial Coliseum and BMO Stadium drawing big-event energy. Metro lines and long, straight arterials shape a lifestyle built around local corridors and regional connections.
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Offer insights
5812 S Garth Ave · $1,798,500
$1.84M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.84M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
26 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closet
Double vanities in bathrooms
Tile in bathrooms
Den/office
Living room
Pantry
Breakfast area
Dining area
Patio (open)
Bedrooms
Bedroom(s) with walk-in closet
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Double vanity sinks
Tile surfaces
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Water filter
Barbecue (built-in or hookup)
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry area
Flooring
Wood floors
Tile floors
Mixed flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heat
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Open patio
No additional detached structures
Home design
Single-family detached residence
One-level home
No shared/common walls
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Two total parking spaces
Security
Alarm system
Construction
Detached construction
Utilities
Public water and sewer (standard residential utilities implied)
Other
Property sold or offered As Is
Electricity and solar
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You are going to love this cozy 3 bedrooms 3 bathroom semi-open floor plan home. Beautiful hardwood flooring. A warm and comfortable den with a fireplace, great for reading or working. Or, lean toward the more formal and turn the den into your perfect dining room. Lots of windows for natural lighting. Large primary bedroom with sliding french doors that lead to the backyard for that morning cup of coffee. Entertain your friends and family using the outdoor kitchen, with an adjacent pergola to stone patio area and fire pit. Large grassy backyard, and with room for a pool.
TheMLS #17-257826
Sep 28, 2017
Sold
$1,050,000
$471/sq ft
Aug 14, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2017
Listed
$984,999
$442/sq ft
+31
This lovely remodeled dream home is an entertainer's delight and shouts comfort, convenience, pride of ownership, and let's have a few quiet get-togethers. From the large, cushy living room with its home theater surround sound system and large, wall-mounted TV, through the sliding doors into a world of outdoor beauty. Lounge on custom seating under the pergola around a gas-fed pit. Stretch out on the green carpet of grass and star gaze while the in-ground fountain trickles in the background. Call up your inner chef and flip burgers, ribs, or dogs on the elegant stone Bar-B-Que. Grab a cold drink from the outdoor fridge. This home has amenities too numerous to list here. Bring your fussy buyers and see for yourself!
Greater Lansing AoR #17257826
Sep 28, 2017
Sold
$1,050,000
$471/sq ft
Aug 3, 2017
Listed
$984,999
$442/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 1992
Sold
$350,000
$157/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 1989
Sold
$300,000
$135/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 1986
Sold
$216,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,304 (+6.7%)
$1,043,000 + $447,000
$1,490,000
2024
$19,022 (+0.9%)
$1,344,703 + $349,300
$1,694,003
2023
$18,844 (−2.4%)
$1,318,337 + $342,451
$1,660,788
2022
$19,315 (+41.2%)
$1,292,488 + $335,737
$1,628,225
2021
$13,683 (+5.2%)
$1,267,146 + $329,154
$1,596,300
2020
$13,005 (+1.6%)
$857,551 + $246,185
$1,103,736
2019
$12,796 (−0.7%)
$848,758 + $243,661
$1,092,419
2018
$12,892 (+71.4%)
$832,116 + $238,884
$1,071,000
2017
$7,521 (+2.5%)
$439,426 + $161,434
$600,860
2016
$7,337 (+0.8%)
$439,426 + $161,434
$600,860
2015
$7,280
$430,810 + $158,269
$589,079
2014
$7,283 (+4.8%)
$416,027 + $152,839
$568,866
2012
$6,951 (+2.8%)
$414,147 + $152,149
$566,296
2011
$6,760 (+0.6%)
$406,027 + $149,166
$555,193
2010
$6,717 (+0.3%)
$398,066 + $146,242
$544,308
2009
$6,696 (+5.2%)
$395,091 + $145,150
$540,241
2008
$6,364
$396,030 + $145,495
$541,525
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,177 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,228
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,228
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4101011002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 5812 S Garth Ave
$1,781,714
$17K under list price of $1.80M
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