1865 Talmadge Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90027
$1,895,000
MLS: 26831911
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,864
Lot
0.12 ac
Year Built
1937
MLS #
26831911
Days on Market
4
Listed
Jun 12, 2026
Description
Nestled in the heart of the Franklin Hills just a stone's throw from the iconic Shakespeare Bridge this is the kind of home that stops you in your tracks and makes you question every other house you've ever seen. Welcome to 1865 Talmadge. Built in 1937, this beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 1.75-bath single family home hits every note. We're talking hardwood floors, travertine, custom kitchen cabinetry, tumbled tile countertops, stainless steel appliances and that's just the beginning. New copper plumbing, upgraded electrical and rewiring, new roof, central air and heat, windows, sprinkler system with timer, and fresh interior and exterior paint. There's a bonus room perfect for a home office or creative space with its own separate entrance because life in LA demands flexibility. The living room fireplace gives the place genuine soul, and the garage keeps things practical without sacrificing charm.The location here is genuinely special. Franklin Hills sits at the sweet spot between Los Feliz Village and Silver Lake walkable, characterful, and consistently one of the most sought-after pockets in the city. And for families, this home sits within the award-winning Franklin Elementary school district one of the most coveted public school catchments in all of Los Angeles. This is a neighborhood where people put down roots and don't leave.This one is move-in ready, full of integrity, and priced to move. Come see it you won't be disappointed.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90027
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Peter Lorimer · PLG Estates
Payment estimate
$13,787
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $189,500 · Loan: $1,705,500
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.52% as of Jun 11, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $10,802
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,974
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $711
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Today's Rates
As of Jun 11, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.52%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.84%
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 $66,325 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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