Turn key condition house + development potential = Living in a dream house while building a dream! One of the closest suburb from Downtown LA, the historic Garvanza / Highland Park area is young professional, trend setter's delight! Move in ready! Remodeled interior, wooden fence and long driveway with wooden car port. Yet it gets better.... owner/user development opportunity in your own backyard. Rare RD2 zoning, potentially 3 units allowed on this lot. An architectural plan was drawn in 2019, to propose 2 more units in the spacious back lot. Current house is 2 bed 2 bath, engineered wood floor throughout, granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space. Newer dual pane windows great for energy efficiency. Wooden back patio extends outdoor living in the huge backyard with fruit trees. Many newly constructed properties added modern vibes to this street. Located in between downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena, this trendy neighborhood is right next to South Pasadena, where well maintained estate properties and dining and shopping options are the signature of this vibrant community. Easy commute, convenient access to freeways (110 Fwy, 5 Fwy, 210 and 134). Walking distance to park, elementary school and bus stop, Dash. Close to Arroyo Seco Golf Course and other entertainment in Pasadena such as restaurants, shops, art galleries. Also, close to Rose Bowl, Eagle Rock, Dodger Stadium, Occidental College, China Town, and East LA. Car port in front drive way and backyard.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Mingli Wang DRE #01866566 310-293-0250,
Realty One Group United
Price cut: $51K (7/19)
$899,000
817 Chestnut Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90042
2beds
756sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$887,900 Zestimate®
$1,189/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit treesRemodeled interiorStainless steel appliancesPlenty of cabinet spaceWooden fenceGranite countertopWooden back patio
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 19, 2025 at 05:48pm
Listing Provided by:
Mingli Wang DRE #01866566 310-293-0250,
Realty One Group United
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SB25137773
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
- Electric, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 756 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5493036003
- Zoning: LARD2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $817,128
- Annual tax amount: $10,031
- Date on market: 6/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Contract
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