1659 Ellsmere Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Listing broker / agent: Coldwell Banker Realty · Brad F. Cole · CRMLS
MLS # 26875475 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 20:45 UTC
About this property
Brimming with Spanish charm in the heart of Picfair Village, this inviting home offers a wonderful blend of character, privacy, and quintessential Los Angeles indoor-outdoor living. Natural light fills the welcoming living room, where an oversized picture window overlooks the lush front garden and a striking tiled fireplace creates a beautiful focal point. A vibrant dining area flows effortlessly into the kitchen and charming breakfast nook, while a secluded side patio provides the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The main residence features a spacious primary suite with generous closet space, plus two additional bedrooms, including one ideal for a home office. Outdoors, a private entertaining area awaits, complete with a built-in gas BBQ, wood deck, and ample space for dining, gathering, or relaxing under the stars. Adding exceptional versatility is an approximately 400-square-foot permitted recreation room situated above the detached, finished two-car garage with additional storage. Featuring new flooring, new HVAC, and a quarter bath, this flexible space offers possibilities for a creative studio, home office, media lounge, or guest accommodations. With approximately 2,000 square feet of combined space, inviting outdoor areas, and EV charging, this distinctive Picfair Village property delivers timeless Spanish charm, modern conveniences, and flexible living in one of Los Angeles' most appealing neighborhoods..
Property details
- MLS number
- 26875475
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,936 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.1096 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1928
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 33
Building
- Year built
- 1928
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 0
- Levels
- One
- Living area source
- Appraiser
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Recreation
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas
- Laundry
- Inside
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage, Gated, Paved
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Property outlook
- None
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Los Angeles Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Saturn Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–12 | 0.5 mi |
| Marvin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Cienega Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Stella Elementary Charter Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–4 | 1.1 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
- $1,499,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,499,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:56 | $1,499,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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