2750 Raymond Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007

$1,248,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
3,104  sqft
Built in 1908

The Maly-Smith Residence, 1908. Gracious, spacious living awaits in this Swiss-Chalet style Craftsman built by Naldo Francis Stokes. This three-level home features exposed wood beams, original built-ins, a sculptural red brick fireplace in the living room, and an elegant entryway and staircase with Old World mortise-and-tenon joinery showcasing the Japanese influence on the early California Craftsman aesthetic. Charming period touches include an expansive covered porch, a formal dining room, a library/den with a ceramic fireplace surround and multiple enclosed sleeping porches, and a California basement and sunlit attic (not included in overall square footage) suitable for use as a studio or office. Alongside upgraded electrical and plumbing and a fresh California Native and drought-tolerant landscape, this historic property presents a unique opportunity for a savvy owner or developer to apply for property-tax saving Mills Act designation for the front house and to utilize the advantageous LARD2 zoning to explore additional structures in the back (buyer to verify). Located in the USC DPS patrol zone, with nearby access to Downtown, entertainment and sports venues, including the USC Coliseum, BMO Stadium, and the Expo Line, this home is also 10 minutes away from stylish West Adams dining options like Highly Likely and Alta Adams as well as Holbox and Tire Shop Taqueria to the east. Naldo Francis Stokes' work, as described by the LA Times in 1906, incorporated finishes "of a very high order with handsome mantelpieces, beamed ceilings, built-in buffets, and all the accessories of a comfortable, modern house." In the early 20th century, Stokes made his name by creating stately homes in Adams-Normandie, and thanks to a thoughtful Historic Preservation Plan, this Central Los Angeles neighborhood remains a nearly unmatched repository of exceptional Craftsman architecture.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s),Attic,Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
Laundry:
Stacked
Flooring:
Tile,Wood
A/C:
false, None
Heating:
true, Gravity
Fireplace:
Library,Living Room, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
None
Style:
Craftsman
Pool:
None
Parking:
Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
2

Location

Originating MLS:
CRMLS
County:
Los Angeles

Lot

Zoning:
LARD2, 5054012011
View:
None

Financial

Source:
CRMLS

This listing courtesy of:
Modern California House, Jeremy Steenblik

About Los Angeles, CA

Housing

Number of Units
906,276
Median Home Value
$764,749
Median Rent
$1,399

71.58% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.82% are vacant.

Commute

Car
56.67%
Public Transportation
8.41%
Walk to Work
3.27%
Work from Home
29.71%
Other
1.00%

The median travel time to work is 25 minutes.

People

Population
2,373,885
Median Age
35.80
Median Household Size
2.78

Education

High School
18.57%
Associate’s Degree
5.55%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.72%
Graduate Degree
12.23%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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