$929,500

5139 San Rafael Ave Los Angeles, CA 90042

$10,000
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
792 sqft
0.1 acres
$1,174 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5139 San Rafael Ave

Located in the heart of Highland Park—one of LA’s most vibrant and centrally located neighborhoods—this beautifully upgraded home offers incredible views, a detached 2-car garage, and tons of usable lot space with potential to expand or build an income-generating ADU. Inside, enjoy brand-new bamboo floors, recessed lighting, and a fully remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and new cabinets. The bathroom has been completely redone, and the bedroom features a spacious walk-in closet. Major upgrades include a new roof, copper plumbing, electrical, and new central HVAC —making this home 100% move-in ready. With its walkability, trendy shops and restaurants, and quick access to DTLA and Pasadena, Highland Park is one of LA’s most desirable communities. You have to see this one to truly appreciate it!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size792 sqft
Lot size0.1099 Acres
Year built1922
MLS #SR25075354
Garage2 spaces
ViewCity Lights, Panoramic

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior: All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • View: City Lights, Panoramic
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $929,500
  • Price/SqFt: $1,173
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,320
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: off of N Avenue 50 and Milo Terr
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 792 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1099 Acres
  • MLS Number: SR25075354
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Next Real Estate Group
  • Office Phone: (818) 633-4886
  • Listing Agent: Alessandra Rojas Nerio

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 22, 1999
Home Sold
$116,000
Sep 30, 1998
Home Sold
$81,454
Jan 29, 1988
Home Sold
$94,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$178,256$2,320
2023$174,762$2,278
2022$171,336$2,174
2021$167,978$2,145
2020$166,257$2,082
2019$162,998$2,030
2018$159,803$1,984
2017$156,671$1,984

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Aldama Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

632 N Avenue 50

2

Monte Vista Street Elementary

Public District 2-6

0.4 mi

5423 Monte Vista St

3

Buchanan Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

5024 Buchanan St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $63,826. The majority of Los Angeles, CA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

19%
<35k
66%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

31%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
31%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • TennisTennis
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • BMWBMW
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5139 San Rafael Ave

The listing price of 5139 San Rafael Ave property is $929,500.

The property 5139 San Rafael Ave is a house located in Los Angeles, California, 90042.

Active Listing: 5139 San Rafael Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5139 San Rafael Ave are: Aldama Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Monte Vista Street Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Buchanan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Arroyo Seco Museum Science (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Luther Burbank Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Glen Alta Span School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Highland Park Continuation (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Benjamin Franklin High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Academia Avance Charter (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,320 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 22, 1999 for $116,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5139 San Rafael Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 5139 San Rafael Ave is 792 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5139 San Rafael Ave is 1922.

This home is located at 5139 San Rafael Ave in Los Angeles, CA and zip code 90042 in the Northeast LA neighborhood. This 792 square foot home, which was built in 1922, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $929,500.

While more than 302 listings in Los Angeles, CA in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 116 listings sold at asking price, and more than 322 were sold below. In March 2025 in Los Angeles, CA there were 13.7% more homes for sale than in February. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $940,937, while the average time on the real estate market was 39 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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