9621 Defiance Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90002
$449,000
MLS: PW26147616
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sq Ft
960
Lot
0.10 ac
Year Built
1996
MLS #
PW26147616
Days on Market
20
Listed
Jul 8, 2026
Description
Investor opportunity in Watts — sitting on an oversized 4,389 SF lot, notably bigger than neighboring parcels (comps in the immediate area range 2,250–3,486 SF). Built in 1996, this single-level home on a raised foundation is currently configured as a single family home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. It’s a value-add project ready for your vision: bring your contractor and potentially unlock the upside by expanding the footprint, adding a second level or adding an ADU. Bonus, there's a detached garage plus ample off-street parking. Two minisplit HVAC systems recently installed. Walk Score of 90, close to transit. Property sold as-is.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90002
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Christian Walsh · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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
$3,512
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $44,900 · Loan: $404,100
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.58% as of Jul 23, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $2,575
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $468
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $168
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Today's Rates
As of Jul 23, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.58%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.96%
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 $15,715 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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