1308 W 53rd Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90037
$1,175,000
MLS: 26102597
Beds
6
Baths
5
Sq Ft
2,407
Lot
0.12 ac
Year Built
1947
MLS #
26102597
Days on Market
4
Listed
Oct 16, 2026
Description
Excellent investment or owner-user opportunity in the Vermont Harbor neighborhood! This versatile duplex offers two spacious residences with a combined six bedrooms and five bathrooms, featuring a newly renovated front unit and established rental income from the tenant-occupied rear residence. The single-story front unit features three bedrooms and three bathrooms and underwent an extensive renovation in 2026. Improvements include a new roof, all-new windows and doors, a brand-new kitchen with shaker-style cabinetry and appliances, updated bathroom fixtures and fittings, new luxury plank flooring throughout, and a convenient LG stacked laundry tower in the kitchen. Light-filled interiors create a fresh, modern living environment. The two-story rear unit offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms and was extensively remodeled in 2015. The property also includes a garage currently used by the tenants as a recreation area, with laundry facilities conveniently located inside. Additional amenities include a two-car driveway and ample street parking. Ideally located near Los Angeles shopping, dining, major attractions, and transportation, this income-producing property presents an appealing opportunity for investors seeking rental income or owner-users looking to occupy one residence while generating income from the other.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90037
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Alphonso Lascano · Carolwood Estates
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
$9,286
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $117,500 · Loan: $1,057,500
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.40% as of Oct 15, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $7,322
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,224
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $441
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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.
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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 $41,125 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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