Fantastic Duplex Opportunity in Lincoln Heights – 1919 Johnston St, Los Angeles, CA 90031 | $799,900
Located in the heart of historic Lincoln Heights, this versatile income-producing duplex offers the perfect blend of potential, charm, and location. Featuring two detached units on one lot, it’s ideal for investors, multi-generational living, or an owner-user looking to offset their mortgage with rental income.
The front unit is a well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home, approximately 1,314 sq ft, with high ceilings, spacious living and dining areas, large windows, and classic detailing. Long-term tenants have lovingly cared for the unit, creating a stable and consistent rental history for the next owner.
The rear unit, approximately 1,072 sq ft, features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and is currently vacant and ready for remodeling. With its own private entrance and plenty of interior space, it’s a great canvas for updating and adding value. Whether you modernize it for top market rents or transform it into a stylish guesthouse or in-law suite, the upside potential is real.
A long driveway runs along the side of the property and leads to a 3-car garage plus room for two additional parking spaces, with the option to add a carport or possibly an ADU conversion (buyer to verify with the city). The property is fully gated, offering both privacy and security, and includes a grassy front yard with mature landscaping.
Enjoy a highly walkable and transit-accessible location. You’re just minutes from Downtown LA, Chinatown, USC Medical Center, Highland Park, and Dodger Stadium. Commuting is a breeze with easy access to the 5, 10, and 110 freeways, and the Metro Gold Line nearby makes car-free living a real option. Local favorites coffee shops , eateries and Lincoln Park are just blocks away.
Whether you're looking to generate solid rental income or create your dream multi-unit home, 1919 Johnston Street is an excellent opportunity in one of LA’s fastest-rising neighborhoods.
Don’t miss your chance to own in Lincoln Heights—where history, culture, and growth converge.
Sold for $700,000 on 10/08/25
Listing Provided by:
Joe Morales DRE #01143174 661-510-6124,
HomeBased Realty
Bought with: STIGLER HOMES
$700,000
1919 Johnston St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
10beds
6baths
2,386sqft
Duplex
Built in 1948
-- sqft lot
$699,900 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$2,973 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 08, 2025 at 10:53am
Listing Provided by:
Joe Morales DRE #01143174 661-510-6124,
HomeBased Realty
Bought with:
Marcela Zuniga, DRE #02102928
STIGLER HOMES
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25170546
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 6
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,386
- Total interior livable area: 2,386 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,930 sqft
- Features: Front Yard, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5210017023
- Zoning: LARD2
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
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Estimated market value
$699,900