Charming triplex compound in Los Feliz seeks $1.35M

Start a little commune

At the back of the property, there’s a two-story “farmhouse” and a contemporary detached studio.
Photos by Charmaine David, courtesy of Tracy Do/Compass

Here’s a chance to create that friends and family compound you’ve daydreamed about.

In the heart of Los Feliz, this 6,724-square-foot lot holds a 1913 Spanish-esque duplex, each with one bedroom and one bath, fronted by a yard with raised garden beds. Each of the units has built-ins, a clawfoot tub, and a retro kitchen.

In the back, there’s a charming standalone, two-story “farmhouse”-style bungalow with two bedrooms, a loft, and a bonus room. The interior of the little dwelling, which was built in 1920, is clad in beadboard.

There’s also a contemporary detached studio that could be used as workspace or, as the listing notes, extra living quarters.

In total, there are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with 2,220 square feet of lovely, light-filled living spaces. There’s usable outdoor space too, including a little patio shaded by mature trees.

Strolling distance to the shops, bars, and restaurants on Hillhurst and Vermont avenues, the property at 4548 Melbourne Avenue is listed with Tracy Do at an asking price of $1.35 million.

The Spanish-style duplex is divided into two one-bedroom apartments.
The duplex contains two one-bedroom apartments, each with built-ins.
Both duplex kitchens have vintage stoves.
The living room in the 1920s “farmhouse.”
The “farmhouse” has 1,416 square feet across two levels.
All of the bathrooms are outfitted with clawfoot tubs.

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Look at the condition of the kitchen and bathroom cabinets underneath the whitewash. This is white lipstick on a pig.

By BingoWest on 11.08.19 9:55am

Yep, the Spanish style duplex looks ok as rentals, but that "farmhouse" is nasty, pass

By mrjim1 on 11.08.19 10:18am

These perfectly selected photos are hiding a whole-lotta no-no that’s going on with this property.
The overall concept of having multiple structures on a single plot of land in Los Feliz is nice but yikes! This place needs some TLC.

By subaruwrx on 11.08.19 10:19am

I would bulldoze the farmhouse and build something new. The duplex could probably stay as rentals

By mrjim1 on 11.08.19 10:24am

Wow, this is a weird one. I’ve never seen a clawfoot shower before.

By CaliSon on 11.08.19 10:25am

I had one growing up and have seen quite a few.

By RXBXUXNX on 11.12.19 8:22pm

Actually pretty common in a lot of older houses, but they’re incredibly impractical.

By disqusted on 11.14.19 3:06pm

This is a Tracy Do listing so of course it exudes style. I do wonder however if the contemporary detached studio was built with proper city permits.

By lady who lunches on 11.08.19 10:28am

Style? As in early depression revival?

By mrjim1 on 11.08.19 10:37am

Commune Chic!

By BingoWest on 11.09.19 8:38am

What are they hiding with all that hideous floor paint? Also, one of the "bedrooms" is 65 square feet. Seems small for a jail cell, let alone a house.

By Anthony Espardelahti on 11.08.19 11:04am

"What are they hiding with all that hideous floor paint?"

Termites

By mrjim1 on 11.08.19 11:56am

That is terrible staging! Lipstick. Pig. Introduce yourselves.

Buying property is like voluntary indentured servitude.

Wake Up People! Get Woke™! Real estate is a con job wrapped around a scam.

Just THINK about the people that are in the real estate industry!!! EXACTLY. I wouldn’t let a single one of ’em walk my dog let alone entrust them with my money.

Minimize people! Downsize your life into a van. When you go small, suddenly the WHOLE WORLD is your backyard. The ocean your swimming pool. The sky your roof.

No property tax. No garbage tax. No nosey neighbors. No one to tell you your front yard is unkempt.

We all want to live a free, happy life. Owning a house means it really OWNS YOU. Stop being a SLAVE!

I Love LA!

By I_Love_LA on 11.08.19 12:23pm

you’re all being a bit dramatic. it’s not that bad inside. if you are so worried about flooring and kitchen in the one unit, offer $50k less – that will cover the cost of new flooring and an ikea kitchen. The existing floor probably didn’t have another sanding left in it so they just painted it – painted floors are super common on the east coast – not sure why people are so adverse to them here.

By LAoneWay on 11.08.19 12:29pm

You do realize the asking price is $1.35 million, right?

By LudwigBlue on 11.08.19 2:50pm

But in Los Feliz with 3-4 units.

By CaliSon on 11.08.19 5:42pm

I’d almost say it’s priced at land value, but a 6,724-square-foot lot is less then 70′ × 100′ and not very big

By mrjim1 on 11.08.19 8:35pm

yes I do. what do you expect it to be $750? get in a time machine and go back about 15 years.

By LAoneWay on 11.09.19 4:16pm

Who said anything about $750k?

It’s a small lot with three shacks on it. Makes me think of the B52s.

By LudwigBlue on 11.10.19 11:37am

Love Shack, baby

"Tin roof, rusted"^^

By mrjim1 on 11.10.19 1:32pm

Must be a Tracy Do listing.

By LudwigBlue on 11.10.19 2:10pm

Pass. That place is awful.

By S.M.P on 11.08.19 10:36pm

Poor thing, put it out of its misery.

By lanatik on 11.09.19 7:52am

LOL!!

By BingoWest on 11.09.19 7:53am

That kitchen sink is giving me anxiety.

I love this property from 50’ away. But hey, not a lot of tri-plexes like this on the market in LF. If you’re living there yourself and making incremental improvements, could be a good buy. If you’re planning on a turn-key rental, well, you’ll get some high rents, but also lots of calls from the tenants to fix the plumbing

By Greyvagabond on 11.11.19 8:49am

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