3537 Griffin Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90031
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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 2,312 sqft
Price per Sqft $475
MLS Listing ID OC-26189342
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1910
Lot Size 0.260 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Now, for the first time in more than 75 years, this treasured Los Angeles Historic Landmark #145 Madrid home is being offered for sale—an extraordinary opportunity to become its next steward. According to Los Angeles City Planning, Lincoln Heights was subdivided in 1873 and is one of Los Angeles' earliest residential suburbs, known for its Victorian-era, Arts and Crafts, and other early architectural styles. This home emerged during a pivotal period, as Los Angeles expanded rapidly and Lincoln Heights grew into a vibrant residential community linked to the city by the expanding streetcar system. Equally compelling is its ownership history. Last sold in 1950, it has remained with the same family for three generations. For more than seven decades, it has been a home filled with memories, milestones, celebrations, and family life. In an era when properties often change hands, such continuity is increasingly rare. After thoughtful consideration, the owners have made the heartfelt decision to pass this historic residence to its next chapter. This offering is for buyers who value more than square footage and finishes—for those who understand the irreplaceable value of history, character, authenticity, and the stories embedded within an older home. A circa 1886 residence extends a tangible connection to another era and an architectural presence shaped by Los Angeles history. Lincoln Heights remains an important part of the city's architectural and cultural fabric, with historic streets and early homes reflecting Los Angeles' evolution into the metropolis it is today. For its next owner, this is more than a real estate transaction—it is an invitation to become part of a legacy. After 76 years in the same family's hands, this historic Lincoln Heights Landmark home is ready for its next caretaker, its next family, and its next generation of memories. Homes with this kind of longevity, provenance, and connection to Los Angeles history are increasingly rare. Some homes are purchased for where they are. Others are cherished for what they represent. This is one of those rare homes where history, family, and opportunity come together ready to welcome its next chapter.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 677 - Lincoln Heights
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features 2 Staircases, High Ceilings, Pots & Pan Drawers
Heating Fireplace(s)
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Master Retreat
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature TV Antenna
Parking Features Concrete, Detached Carport, Driveway
Pool None
Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Utilities Available Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available
View Y/N Yes
View Hills
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Yard, Back Yard
Sewer Public Sewer
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