$8,669 Closing Credit¹
#SB25128078, Brenda Sanchez, Listing office: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
#DW25103965·
Listing office: Pillar Realty·
Listing agent: Jonathan Calderon·
Listing office phone: 562-243-3802
$1,100,000 List price
1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251 Los Angeles, CA 90037
$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
2 full
1,733 sqft
0.2 acres
$635 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251
Renovated Duplex with RTI ADU Plans – 1251 Leighton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Here's your incredible opportunity to own a renovated duplex located in the heart of Los Angeles! This property features two functional units. First unit is 3 bed, 1 bath. 2nd unit is 2 bed, 1 bath. 5 beds / 2 baths total. Ideal for owner-occupants or investors. Both units have been thoughtfully updated with modern finishes throughout. The property also comes with Ready-To-Issue (RTI) plans for a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), providing strong potential for additional rental income or extended family use. Situated on a spacious 6,751 sq ft lot with a long and gated driveway with ample parking options. Centrally located near USC, Exposition Park, Banc of California Stadium, and major freeways (110/10/105), this property offers easy access to downtown LA, Koreatown, and the Westside. Close proximity to local schools, public transit, and a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment. A turnkey investment with added value upside—don’t miss this rare find in a fast-growing pocket of South LA! Property records show less beds. Buyer to satisfy themselves with due diligence.
Highlights
Home typeDuplex
StatusActive
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Size1,733 sqft
Lot size0.155 Acres
Year built1919
MLS #DW25103965
FireplaceFamily Room
ViewCity Lights, Neighborhood
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Fireplace: Family Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Private Pool: No
- View: City Lights, Neighborhood
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,100,000
- Price/SqFt: $634
- HOA Amount: $0
- Directions: Vermont to Leighton
- Year Built: 1919
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,733 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.155 Acres
- MLS Number: DW25103965
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Pillar Realty
- Office Phone: (562) 243-3802
- Listing Agent: Jonathan Calderon
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Nearby schools
4
King Jr. Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•3989 S Hobart Blvd
4
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•1260 W 36th Pl
5
Menlo Avenue Elementary
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•4156 Menlo Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $30,027. Residents of Los Angeles, CA typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
63%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
39%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Foot Locker
Ross Dress For Less
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Jack In The Box
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Nissan
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251
The listing price of 1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251 property is $1,100,000.
The property 1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251 is a multi located in Los Angeles, California, 90037.
Active Listing: 1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251 are: King Jr. Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Menlo Avenue Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kipp Scholar Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), New Heights Charter (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Preparatory (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Manual Arts High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Foshay Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
The property 1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251 is 1,733 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251 is 1919.
This home is located at 1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251 in Los Angeles, CA and zip code 90037 in the South LA neighborhood. This 1,733 square foot home, which was built in 1919, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,100,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Los Angeles, CA there were more than 325 sold above asking price, over 319 sold below and more than 134 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Los Angeles, CA between April and May 2025 increased by 8.7%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 34 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $871,794.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.