1849 W 38th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90062
Listing broker / agent: Kase Real Estate · Juan Serrano · CRMLS
MLS # PW26148161 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 23:18 UTC
About this property
Nestled between Leimert Park and Exposition Park, 1849 W 38th Street blends timeless Los Angeles character with thoughtful modern comfort in one of the city’s most connected and culturally rich neighborhoods. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is filled with natural light and designed with an easy, functional flow that instantly feels warm and welcoming. The entertaining spaces are thoughtfully positioned on the left side of the home, while all bedrooms are privately tucked along the right half, creating a comfortable sense of separation for both everyday living and hosting. Fresh interior paint, new flooring, updated central HVAC, and expansive windows throughout create a bright and airy atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The living and dining spaces flow seamlessly together, balancing comfort, openness, and practicality for everyday living. Sunlight pours through the home throughout the day, enhancing the clean finishes and creating an environment that feels both elevated and relaxed. Step outside to a spacious backyard designed for gathering, relaxing, and enjoying Southern California living. A pergola-covered patio creates the perfect setting for outdoor dining, weekend get-togethers, or slow mornings with coffee. Surrounded by mature greenery, the yard features fruit-bearing mandarin, lemon, and grapefruit trees, along with a flourishing passionfruit vine that adds charm and character to the outdoor space. A long gated driveway leads to a detached garage, offering ample parking and exciting potential for a future ADU, creative studio, home office, or guest space. Adding to the home’s versatility, 1849 W 38th Street is also one of the few homes in the neighborhood with direct alley access, a rare and valuable feature that enhances both convenience and long-term potential. Located just minutes from USC, BMO Stadium, the LA Memorial Coliseum, and Science Center, the home also places you near some of LA’s favorite local destinations including Apollonia's Pizzeria, Cento Pasta Bar, Halfday Coffee, Cafe 5, Holbox, and Maydan Market. Offering a rare combination of warmth, functionality, outdoor space, and central access, this home captures the essence of comfortable Los Angeles living.
Property details
- MLS number
- PW26148161
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,222 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1185 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1921
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 86
Building
- Year built
- 1921
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Cottage
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Carport spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Average Condition
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Community features
- Biking, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Los Angeles Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birdielee V. Bright Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Foshay Learning Center (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–12 | 0.5 mi |
| New Heights Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Sixth Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Lashon Academy City (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Los Angeles | K–6 | 0.8 mi |
| Forty-Second Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $799,999
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $799,999
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:32 | $799,999 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-20 23:25 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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