#PW25099284, Tammy Cavanagh-Cowart, Listing Office: West Shores Realty, Inc.

1251 Leighton Ave Unit 1251 Los Angeles, CA 90037
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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
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. Typical income of Los Angeles, CA residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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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.
While more than 395 listings in Los Angeles, CA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 148 listings sold at asking price, and more than 328 were sold below. The number of listings in Los Angeles, CA increased by 10.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 36 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $896,516.