1900 Taft
Los Angeles, CA, 90068
$1,700,000
MLS: PV26202418
Beds
5
Baths
5
Sq Ft
3,026
Lot
0.14 ac
Year Built
1919
MLS #
PV26202418
Days on Market
9
Listed
Oct 6, 2026
Description
Some homes give you a sense of history. Others make you feel like you are stepping into it. Built in 1919 and located in the Hollywood Grove Historic Preservation Zone of Los Feliz, 1900 Taft Avenue is a magnificent representation of the Hollywood lifestyle from an era that created legends. From the moment you walk through the door, the home has an aura that is difficult to replicate. Original hardwood floors, crown molding, craftsman built-ins and beautifully preserved architectural details remind you that this home was built when craftsmanship mattered. More than a century later, it has been preserved in excellent condition while retaining the character, warmth and privacy that make homes from this period so special. The experience continues outside. Tucked behind the home is a detached artist studio overlooking a private rear courtyard surrounded by mature trees. It feels secluded from the city around you—a place to create, write, work, entertain or simply disappear for a while. And yet, Hollywood is right outside your door. The Hollywood Bowl, Griffith Park, downtown Los Feliz and the Sunset Strip are all within easy reach, placing you in the middle of some of the most iconic destinations in Los Angeles while still coming home to your own private retreat. For someone searching for a home connected to the time and place that helped create the mythology of Hollywood, 1900 Taft Avenue is an opportunity that rarely comes to market. For an investor, its character, location and detached studio also create intriguing possibilities, including potential hospitality or bed-and-breakfast use subject to applicable zoning, permitting and Historic Preservation Overlay Zone requirements. Homes like this cannot simply be recreated. They have to be preserved, appreciated and eventually passed on to their next owner. 1900 Taft Avenue is ready for its next chapter—and it is priced to attract attention.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90068
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Vincenzo Mercuri · Merit Real Estate
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Payment estimate
$13,302
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $170,000 · Loan: $1,530,000
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.40% as of Oct 15, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $10,593
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,771
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $638
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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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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 $59,500 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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