540 W 118th ST Los Angeles, CA 90044
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,340 sqft
Price per Sqft $716
MLS Listing ID CV26003117
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Construction Status Turnkey
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1954
Lot Size 9,321 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Want to live in one house and rent the another? Don't look any further! Welcome to this special multi-residence property in the heart of Los Angeles, offering the perfect blend of comfort, flexibility, and income potential. Ideally located just minutes from SoFi Stadium, the Kia Forum, major freeways, and the vibrant Hollywood Park entertainment district, this is a place where opportunity truly meets lifestyle.
The front home at 540 W. 118th Street welcomes you with 1,340 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, featuring warm hardwood floors, recessed lighting, a cozy fireplace, and generously sized bedrooms—perfect for relaxing or gathering with loved ones. A two car garage adds everyday convenience and extra storage.
The rear home /ADU (538 W. 118th Street), is brand new (2025), offering 1,193 sq ft of bright, modern living. You'll love the stylish kitchen with navy cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, and recessed lighting, along with spa-inspired bathrooms featuring quartz counters, marble-style tile, and matte-black fixtures. With PAID OFF SOLAR, a nice yard and abundant natural light, this home is as practical as it is beautiful. The expansive lot also offers room to add a third unit of 600 Sq Ft 1bed/1 bath with contractor-drafted plans available, creating even more possibilities and income potential in a very desirable and centrally located neighborhood. Whether you're looking for multi-generational living, a smart investment, or a home that helps pay for itself, this inviting property offers flexibility, comfort, and long-term value—all in a central, convenient location.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area C34 - Los Angeles Southwest
Rooms
Other Rooms Two On A Lot
Main Level Bedrooms 6
Interior
Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
Heating Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring Laminate, See Remarks, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Gas Oven, Gas Range
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, See Remarks
Exterior
Parking Features Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Brick
Pool None
Community Features Sidewalks
Utilities Available Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, See Remarks, Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
View Neighborhood
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility Parking, See Remarks
Porch Concrete
Total Parking Spaces 4
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description 2-5 Units/Acre, Yard
Dwelling Type House
Story 1
Entry Level One
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern, Ranch
Level or Stories One
Additional Building Two On A Lot
New Construction No
Construction Status Turnkey
Schools
School District Los Angeles Unified
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 6088025006
Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard
NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS
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156th Street Elementary
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Chapman Elementary
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McKinley Elementary School
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Laurel Street Elementary School
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Watts Learning Center
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122nd Street Elementary
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99th Street Elementary School
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Ardella B. Tibby K-8 School
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La Salle Avenue School
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Denker Avenue School
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118th Street Elementary
Public | KG - 5
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Kipp Philosophers Academy
Public | 5 - 8
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Elementary School
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Amestoy Elementary School
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Figueroa Street Elementary School
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Knox Elementary School
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107th Street Elementary & STEAM Magnet
Public | PK - 5
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116th Street Elementary
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McKinley Avenue Elementary School
Public | KG - 6
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Russell Elementary School
Public | PK - 6
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Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy No. 4
Public | 6 - 8
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Peary Middle School
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Vanguard Learning Center
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Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School
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New Designs Charter School-Watts
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Enterprise Middle School
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Environmental Charter Middle School
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Albert F. Monroe Elementary School
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Animo Charter Middle No. 2
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Drew Middle School
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Century Academy for Excellence
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Bret Harte Preparatory
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Samuel Gompers Middle School
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Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School
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Edwin Markham Middle School
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Willowbrook Middle School
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Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School
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Animo Western Charter Middle School
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New West Technical Academy
Private | 6 - 12
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Benjamin Banneker Special Education Center
Public | 7 - 12
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King/Drew Medical Magnet High School
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Middle College High School
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Animo Pat Brown
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Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School
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Alliance Health Services Academy High School
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Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy H
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Animo South los Angeles Charter
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Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
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Dymally High School
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Centennial High School
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Executive Preparatory Academy of Finance
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George Washington Prep High School
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John C. Fremont High School
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Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
Public | 9 - 12
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Junipero Serra High School
Private | 9 - 12
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Ellington (Duke) High (Continuation)
Public | 9 - 12
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C. Morley Sellery Special Education Center
Public | 9 - 12
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Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Public | 9 - 12
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John Hope Continuation
Public | 9 - 12
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Verbum Dei High School
Private | 9 - 12
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