12 Rose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90291
$5,195,000
MLS: 26859239
Beds
4
Baths
5
Sq Ft
3,467
Lot
0.15 ac
Year Built
1924
MLS #
26859239
Days on Market
60
Listed
Jul 13, 2026
Description
Welcome to 12 Rose Ave., a breathtaking beach compound just one block from the sand in Venice Beach. This incredible compound includes two homes on a rare double lot of 6,504 sq. ft., encompassing a fabulous private courtyard perfect for entertaining in style, with mature landscaping, lighting, seating and dining areas, a jacuzzi, and an outdoor fireplace. Built in 1924, the main home features three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Coastal light floods through the airy home's bay windows and fills each charming nook with warmth. The open living room features gorgeous wood beams, a double-sided fireplace, an adjacent dining area, and access to the breakfast nook with peek-a-boo ocean views. The gourmet kitchen is adorned with Viking appliances, custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and French doors that open to the private brick courtyard. Two en suite bedrooms complete the lower level. Up the spiral staircase is a second-floor loft, third bedroom, and a balcony meant to take in those amazing SoCal sunsets over the ocean. The spacious three-level guest house offers amazing natural light with two-story windows and could serve as the perfect additional living space, home office, rental, or artist's studio featuring a dining area, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Complete with eight on-site parking spaces, four of which are in an enclosed garage with ample storage, a second laundry area, and an additional bathroom. True beach living, located directly across the street from the Gjelina Hotel and within blocks of world-famous boardwalk, Abbot Kinney Blvd. and Main Street, where the Westside's best dining and entertainment await. Shown by appointment only.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90291
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Mary Swanson · Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$38,016
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $519,500 · Loan: $4,675,500
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.76% as of Sep 10, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $30,356
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $5,411
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $1,948
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Today's Rates
As of Sep 10, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.76%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.09%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Los Angeles home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $181,825 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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