Turn key condition house + development potential = Living in a dream house while building a dream! One of the closest suburb from Downtown LA, the historic Garvanza / Highland Park area is young professional, trend setter’s delight! Move in ready! Remodeled interior, wooden fence and long driveway with wooden car port. Yet it gets better…. owner/user development opportunity in your own backyard. Rare RD2 zoning, potentially 3 units allowed on this lot. An architectural plan was drawn in 2019, to propose 2 more units in the spacious back lot. Current house is 2 bed 2 bath, engineered wood floor throughout, granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space. Newer dual pane windows great for energy efficiency. Wooden back patio extends outdoor living in the huge backyard with fruit trees. Many newly constructed properties added modern vibes to this street. Located in between downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena, this trendy neighborhood is right next to South Pasadena, where well maintained estate properties and dining and shopping options are the signature of this vibrant community. Easy commute, convenient access to freeways (110 Fwy, 5 Fwy, 210 and 134). Walking distance to park, elementary school and bus stop, Dash. Close to Arroyo Seco Golf Course and other entertainment in Pasadena such as restaurants, shops, art galleries. Also, close to Rose Bowl, Eagle Rock, Dodger Stadium, Occidental College, China Town, and East LA. Car port in front drive way and backyard.
Property Details
Price:
$899,000
MLS #:
SB25137773
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Address:
817 Chestnut Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
632highlandpark
City:
Los Angeles
Listed Date:
Jun 19, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
756
ZIP:
90042
Lot Size:
6,000 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
School District:
Los Angeles Unified
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher
Cooling
Electric, Wall/ Window Unit(s)
Fireplace Features
None
Exterior
Community Features
Suburban
Garage Spaces
0.00
Lot Features
Back Yard
Parking Spots
0.00
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Stories Total
1
View
None
Water Source
Public
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Association Fee
0.00
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Community
- Address817 Chestnut Avenue Los Angeles CA
- Area632 – Highland Park
- CityLos Angeles
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90042
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817 Chestnut Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
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