$970,000

5139 San Rafael Ave Los Angeles, CA 90042

$10,000
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
792 sqft
0.1 acres
$1,225 / 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, central HVAC, and a new water softener—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

  • 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. Typical income of Los Angeles, CA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are 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

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 $970,000.

Over 302 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. In the same period over 322 listings were sold below the listed price and 116 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Los Angeles, CA between February and March 2025 increased by 13.7%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 39 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $940,937.

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

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