281 E 48th Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90011
$710,000
MLS: DW26072206
Beds
—
Baths
—
Sq Ft
1,702
Lot
0.12 ac
Year Built
1922
MLS #
DW26072206
Days on Market
39
Listed
Apr 3, 2026
Description
Income-Producing Duplex with Flexibility in Prime Los Angeles Location! Excellent opportunity to acquire two separate homes on one lot in a high-demand rental area of Los Angeles. Ideal for investors seeking stable income with upside potential, or owner-occupants looking to live in one unit and offset their mortgage. The front unit features a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout, while the rear unit offers a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom floor plan. With two detached structures, the property provides privacy and flexibility that tenants highly value. Additional highlights include a detached garage and on-site parking, with potential for added value (buyer to verify). Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major freeways, making it highly desirable for long-term tenants. A versatile investment with strong income potential and future upside in a sought-after Los Angeles location.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90011
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Salvador Almanza · Century 21 Realty Masters
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
$5,695
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $71,000 · Loan: $639,000
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.32% as of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $4,389
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $740
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $266
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 22, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.32%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.68%
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 $24,850 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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