513 N Martel Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Listing broker / agent: Zacuto Group · Jacob Zacuto · CRMLS
MLS # 26864671 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 23:24 UTC
About this property
Extraordinary architectural residence in one of Los Angeles' most coveted neighborhoods, 513 N. Martel Avenue offers 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and approximately 4,409 square feet of modern living with exceptional light, volume, and indoor-outdoor connectivity. Enter through an oversized white oak pivot door into the main living space where soaring ceilings, skylights, and wide-plank French oak flooring define the home's architectural character. The open floor plan connects the living room, dedicated dining area (with wet bar and custom built-ins) to create a functional space for living and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen is well appointed with custom walnut cabinetry, built-in Miele appliances, a Pitt cooktop, and an expansive stone island with seating. Fleetwood sliding glass doors open directly to the backyard, where the sparkling pool, spa, garden with fire pit corner and summer kitchen become a natural extension of the home. The glass pool house includes a living area, full kitchen and bathroom, with flexibility to be a guest residence, home office, gym, or creative studio. Back inside the main house, the grand illuminated staircase leads you upstairs to a private landing and access to 3 bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms and excellent storage space. The primary suite features a fireplace, private terrace, custom walk-in closet, and one-of-a-kind spa like bath with a soaking tub beneath a skylight and an open-air shower. An additional bedroom with en-suite bath on the main level is perfect for guests or office set up. Highlight features include a Control4 smart home system, integrated audio, solar panels, and a two-car garage. Designed by renowned architect Avi Galili, this is an exceptional home not to be missed.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26864671
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 6 Baths
- Living area
- 4,409 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.1607 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 2023
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 61
Building
- Year built
- 2023
- Year built source
- Builder
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 5
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Guest Quarters
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool
- In Ground
- Spa
- In Ground
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Whitman Continuation (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 9–12 | 0.5 mi |
| Fairfax Senior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 9–12 | 0.5 mi |
| Laurel Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Hancock Park Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–8 | 1.0 mi |
| Larchmont Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · West Hollywood | K–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Third Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.2 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
- $4,995,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $5,100,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $5,100,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-25 16:22 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:38 | $4,995,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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