178 N Mariposa Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Listing broker / agent: Keller Williams Realty · Bernadette Advincula · CRMLS
MLS # 26671543 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 16:44 UTC
About this property
This home qualifies for the "Welcome Home Mortgage Program and $20,000 Grant with no income limit"! SFR LAR3 Zoning! Water heater unit newly replaced December 2025! Entire roof replacement done yr2020. The garage has been transformed into an awesome storage room! Held by the same family since 1975, 178 N Mariposa Ave is not just a development opportunity; it is a family-maintained, move-in-ready home perfect for an owner-occupant or a sophisticated investor! Rarely does a home offer such a perfect harmony of historic soul and meticulous care! Unlike many homes of this era, this residence boasts pride of ownership. From the inviting front porch to the spacious 1,608sqft interior, the home feels solid, warm, and exceptionally cared for. Enjoy a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout with 'good bones,' a cozy fireplace, and a massive, lush backyard that feels like a private park in the middle of the city. It's a peaceful sanctuary just minutes from the energy of Koreatown, Silver Lake, and Hollywood - approximately a 3-mile drive to DTLA and a 5-mile drive to Beverly Hills. The LAR3 zoning and 6,020sqft lot provide a massive safety net. Live in or rent out this well-maintained home now while you plan for future development or the addition of a high-end ADU. Same family ownership for over 50 years. Experience the warmth of a true family home and the security of a premier Los Angeles investment.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26671543
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,608 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.1382 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1910
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 197
Building
- Year built
- 1910
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Craftsman
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Stucco
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Family Room, Living Room
- Interior features
- Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Carport spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Converted Garage, Concrete, Covered, Carport, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Gated, Tandem, Uncovered
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Porch
- Lot features
- Front Yard, Rectangular Lot
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Community features
- Gated
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.2 mi |
| Harvard Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.3 mi |
| Frank del Olmo Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Virgil Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Cahuenga Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Everest Value (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–8 | 0.6 mi |
| Rise Kohyang High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 9–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Charles H. Kim Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,200,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,200,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 08:43 | $1,200,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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