12306 Idaho Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90025
$1,475,000
Original list price: $1,595,000
MLS: SB26176906
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,650
Lot
0.12 ac
Year Built
1905
MLS #
SB26176906
Days on Market
49
Listed
Aug 17, 2026
Description
12306 Idaho Avenue presents a rare opportunity to reimagine a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the highly desirable West Los Angeles / Sawtelle area. Offering approximately 1,650 square feet of living space on a 5,249-square-foot lot, the property provides an ideal blank canvas for an owner-user or investor looking to renovate, customize, and create something truly their own. The spacious floor plan features multiple living areas, generously sized bedrooms, and a large kitchen with abundant cabinet and counter space. Outside, a private gated yard with mature landscaping and a lemon tree offers additional space to relax, entertain, and bring your vision to life. Ideally situated in the heart of West Los Angeles, the property offers convenient access to Sawtelle, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Century City, UCLA, major employment centers, shopping, dining, and transportation corridors. The property is within the Los Angeles Unified School District and is currently assigned to Brockton Avenue Elementary, Daniel Webster Middle School, and University High School Charter. Whether restoring its original character or creating a more contemporary home, 12306 Idaho Avenue offers an exceptional opportunity to customize a residence in one of West Los Angeles' most desirable and centrally located neighborhoods.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90025
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Brett Lyon · Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc.
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
$11,581
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $147,500 · Loan: $1,327,500
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.40% as of Oct 15, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $9,191
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,536
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $553
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 15, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.40%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.71%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
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 $51,625 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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