Eat Your Cake and Have It Too! Live, Earn, and Enjoy! Welcome to this beautifully rebuilt Arts-and-Crafts Tudor-style residence in the vibrant and centrally located Pico-Union neighborhood just minutes from Downtown LA, Koreatown, and USC, with easy access to public transportation. Originally built in 1905 and thoughtfully reconstructed in 2019, this rare property combines classic charm with modern functionality. It features a stunning private 2-bedroom, 2-bath first-floor home with a spacious eat-in kitchen, generous living room, and optional dining space. Live in it yourself or rent it out for extra income. Upstairs, income potential abounds. The second and third floors function as a multi-level boarding house, offering four independently accessed rental suites (via a separate exterior entrance). Each suite features: A walk-in closet, Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Cable/internet/satellite-ready connections. Tenants share a convenient communal kitchenette, a 3rd-floor lounge with skyline views of DTLA, a soundproof music/rehearsal space, and a cozy study/office area. There's even an app-enabled washer/dryer on site. Utilities and parking are included in the rent. Additional highlights include: Parking for up to 4 vehicles in the driveway. Located in the Pico-Union Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ), surrounded by beautiful historic homes. Walking distance to shops, transit, and cultural attractions. Proximity to USC, UCLA, Loyola Law School, and major medical centers. This unique and flexible property is ideal for an owner-user, investor, or anyone looking to combine classic architecture, a convenient location, and exceptional income potential.
Listed by Natalie Neith
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License #01045639
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Compass
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323-595-9414
Last updated September 05, 2025
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Source: CRMLS #25555803
Listing Facts
TypeMulti-family
NeighborhoodPico Union
Bedrooms8
Days on Prevu82
Size4,494 sqft
Price per sqft$311
Amenities
Private Outdoor Space
Air Conditioning
Parking
Location
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Listing History
09/05/2025
Status changed to Active
$1,399,000
09/04/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$1,399,000
06/17/2025
Listed by Compass
$1,399,000
Property Details for 1238 S Bonnie Brae Street
Association
Amenities
Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Hot Water, Security
Community Features: Gated
Exterior
Construction
Number Of Units Total: 5
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Stories Total: 3
Window Features: Drapes
Year Built: 1905
Architectural Style: Craftsman
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Stucco
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
Features
Direction Faces: West
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
View: City Lights
Measurements
Building Area Total: 4,494
Lot Features: Back Yard, Corners Marked, Front Yard, Yard
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size Area: 5,627
Lot Size Dimensions: 50,125
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,627
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Residential Income
Gross Income: $4,550.00
Taxes
Parcel Number: 5137034004
Interior
Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Gated, On Street, Tandem, Uncovered
Parking Total: 2
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Central Air, Dual
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: Common Area, Inside, Upper Level
Sewer: Other
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