$10,000

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5181 Franklin Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027

$2,249,000
4 beds
4 full
2,285 sqft
0.2 acres
$984 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5181 Franklin Ave

Authentic 1920's Celebrity ready Spanish Villa set above the street atop a gated driveway under the watch of the Griffith Observatory. This architectural gem is a true statement of Old Hollywood replete with systems upgrades and previous involvement by Wallace Neff AIA in earlier renovations. Access is provided through a gated double wide newer driveway with newer electrical vault and drainage upgrades. A front facing entertainer's patio introduces the home with a wisteria covered dining patio plus outdoor seating areas with treetop view patio & BBQ area. The ideal floor plan offers a 2-story great room with hand stenciled wood beam ceilings & walls of glass. A minstrel's loft overlooks the great room and leads to 2 of the 4 en-suite bedrooms upstairs. The primary suite offers DTLA views, walk-in closet and a spa style black and white bath with dual sinks and marble counter tops plus a sep. viewing patio. The second junior primary suite has an additional walk-in closet & renovated bath with clean & crisp white tile. Downstairs are 2 additional bedroom suites currently used as an office and den each with private bath access. The reimagined kitchen feels vintage but has all the modern amenities including dual sinks, abundant cabinets & stainless appliances & features a Bertazzoni 6 burner range and oven. With authentic detailing throughout, Culligan whole house water filtration system, newer HVAC Systems and designer interior lighting by RBW, including Vision 3 lighting accenting the verdant exterior landscaping, this private hilltop manor is the ideal escape from the bustling City below offering easy access to Hollywood/Los Feliz restaurants, nightlife and so much more. Come live your best life at 5181 Franklin Ave.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,285 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1799 Acres
Year built1921
ParkingCovered, Carport, Door-Multi, Garage, Gated
MLS #25484319
Attached garageYes
FireplaceLiving Room
ViewCity Lights

Summary

  • MLS Number: 25484319
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
  • Office Phone: (818) 528-3200
  • Listing Agent: Andrew Manning

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 20, 2013
Home Sold
$1,100,000
Aug 18, 2005
Home Sold
$1,199,000
Mar 07, 2002
Home Sold
$711,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,321,999$16,228
2023$1,296,078$15,914
2022$1,270,666$15,172
2021$1,245,752$14,985
2020$1,232,980$14,535
2019$1,208,805$14,489
2018$1,185,104$14,173
2017$1,161,868$14,173

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Los Feliz STEMM Magnet School

Public Magnet KG-6

0.6 mi

1740 N New Hampshire Ave

5

Grant Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.7 mi

1530 N Wilton Pl

5

Kingsley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

5200 Virginia Ave

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 $200,000. Most Los Angeles, CA residents have annual incomes $200k+. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

10%
<35k
16%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
49%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

37%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
38%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • AcuraAcura

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • SportsSports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5181 Franklin Ave

This home is located at 5181 Franklin Ave in Los Angeles, CA and zip code 90027 in the Central LA neighborhood. This 2,285 square foot home, which was built in 1921, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,249,000.

In December 2024 more than 524 listings in Los Angeles, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 203 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 740 were sold below. The number of listings in Los Angeles, CA decreased by 5.3% between November and December 2024. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,026,634.

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

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