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    3814 Portola Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90032

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    $1,149,000

    Five units with upside potential in rents in central El Sereno.

    Type:Investment
    Property size:
    3,101 SF
    Lot size:
    0.17 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $370/SF
    Added:
    Mar 11, 2026
    Days on Market:
    119
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 2 at 8:14 pm

    Property Features for 3814 Portola Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,101 SF
    Lot size
    0.17 Acres
    Property subtype
    Investment

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1952

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    LETTY CUEVAS
    LETTY CUEVAS

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    Listing date Mar 11, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Five Units: Includes a 2‑bedroom house and a 4‑plex with four 1‑bedroom units.
    • Income Potential: Long‑term tenants in place with upside in raising rents.
    • Central El Sereno Location: Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, and downtown Los Angeles.
    • Well‑Maintained with Updates: Features updates such as flooring, recessed lighting, and some new kitchen cabinets.
    • Ample Parking: Includes 6 parking spaces within a fully fenced property.
    • Investment Opportunity: First time on the market in many years.

    Overview

    This is an investment opportunity featuring five units in El Sereno. The front house includes two bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a bonus room. The back building is a fourplex, with each unit containing one bedroom and one bathroom. The property has an approximate square footage of 3101 and the lot is approximately 7507 square feet. The property is fully fenced and includes six parking spaces. Updates include flooring, recessed lighting, and some new kitchen cabinets. The property is located in central El Sereno, within walking distance of transportation and shopping, and minutes from downtown Los Angeles. It is currently occupied by long-term tenants and offers upside potential in rents. The property is well maintained. The intended use of the property is as a residential income property. The property presents an opportunity to live in one unit and rent the others.
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    City
    Los Angeles
    County
    Los Angeles
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -118.172
    Latitude
    34.0896

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Five units with upside potential in rents in central El Sereno.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 3814 Portola Ave Los Angeles, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,149,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Five Units: Includes a 2‑bedroom house and a 4‑plex with four 1‑bedroom units.; Income Potential: Long‑term tenants in place with upside in raising rents.; Central El Sereno Location: Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, and downtown Los Angeles.
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