The Monsignor O’Brien House, circa 1925, is a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument (#861) benefiting from the Mills Act tax program, which provides the new owner with significant property tax savings. Designed by noted architect Clarence J. Smale, AIA, who also designed Buster Keaton’s nearby Hancock Park residence, and drafted by pioneering architect Edith Northman, one of the first licensed female architects in the United States, this Mediterranean and Spanish Revival masterpiece beautifully captures the glamour of 1920s Los Angeles. Set above the street and filled with natural light from magnificent arched French doors and windows, the home retains exceptional original character, including period light fixtures, hardwood floors, wedding cake crown moldings, soaring ceilings, and a stunning wood-burning fireplace in the dramatic step-down living room. Formal living and dining spaces, a charming breakfast room, a thoughtfully restored kitchen with a remarkable butler’s pantry, and beautifully preserved architectural details throughout create a home of rare warmth and distinction. Upstairs, the gracious primary suite is joined by additional bedrooms, a sunroom, and a classic sleeping porch overlooking the private backyard, where a vine-covered pergola and spacious garage offer exceptional opportunities for outdoor living, creative space, or a home office. A rare opportunity to own an architecturally significant residence rich in history, character, and timeless elegance.
Property Details
Price:
$2,100,000
MLS #:
26860023
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
c17midwilshire
Listed Date:
Jul 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,103
Total Sq Ft:
3,103
Lot Size:
7,779 sqft / 0.18 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, RF
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Flooring
TILE, WOOD
Heating
GH
Laundry Features
IR, IN, DINC
Levels
U
Exterior
Architectural Style
SPN
Common Walls
NCW
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Spa Features
NO
View
CI
Financial
Map
Community
- Address130 N Catalina ST Los Angeles CA
- CityLos Angeles
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90004
Subdivisions in Los Angeles
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Los Angeles as of Jul 16, 2026
7,415
Single Family Listed
82
Avg DOM
436
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,654,681
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 130 N Catalina ST Los Angeles CA is a Single Family for sale in Los Angeles, CA, 90004. It is listed for $2,100,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 3,103 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The current price per square foot is $677. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Los Angeles is $436. The average listing price for Single Family in Los Angeles is $1,654,681.
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