257 Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles

$3,199,000

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5

Beds

3

Baths

3,631

Square feet

0.23

Acres

About 257 Van Ness Avenue

Set on one of Windsor Square's most iconic tree-lined streets, 257 S Van Ness is a classic California two-story traditional that offers elegance, scale, and endless potential. With over 3,600 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, the home delivers a perfect layout and a sense of ease that's increasingly rare. Updated over the years and well maintained, the interiors are welcoming and thoughtfully configured. The kitchen is a standout anchored by a central island, with ample counter space and room for a dining table - it's both highly functional and designed for connection. Whether cooking casually or entertaining a crowd, it's the heart of the home in the best possible way. The family room opens to the backyard and sits below an 800+ square foot flat roof deck, ideal for an expansion or rooftop retreat. Set on an over 10,000 square foot lot, the property offers a large, private yard and a detached garage ready for transformation into a guesthouse or ADU. Located in the Third Street School district, this is a home that blends comfort, location, and architectural presence just blocks from the best of Larchmont Village. Live beautifully as is, or bring your vision to life 257 S Van Ness Ave is the kind of home that rarely comes to market, and never stays long.

Features of 257 Van Ness Avenue

MLS® # 25589877
Price $3,199,000
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3.00
Full Baths 3
Square Footage 3,631
Acres 0.23
Year Built 1918
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Style Traditional
Status Active

Community Information

Address 257 Van Ness Avenue
Area C18 - Hancock Park-Wilshire
City Los Angeles
County Los Angeles
Zip Code 90004

Amenities

Parking Spaces 6
Parking Electric Gate
Garages Electric Gate
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No
Pool None

Interior

Interior Tile, Wood
Appliances Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Has Basement No
Fireplace Yes
Fireplaces Living Room
# of Stories 2
Stories Two

Additional Information

Date Listed September 10th, 2025
Days on Market 54
Zoning LAR1
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

AgentAlyse Livingston
OfficeCompass

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