127 E 81st St

3
Baths
1,534 Sq. Ft.
$508 / Sq. Ft.
1,534
Sq. Ft.
$508
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity. This duplex offers two separate units: the front unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a bonus room, while the back unit features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property is ideally situated near schools, shopping centers, public transportation, and other everyday conveniences. Perfect for first-time buyers who want to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, or for investors seeking reliable cash flow. Schedule your private...Excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity. This duplex offers two separate units: the front unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a bonus room, while the back unit features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property is ideally situated near schools, shopping centers, public transportation, and other everyday conveniences. Perfect for first-time buyers who want to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, or for investors seeking reliable cash flow. Schedule your private showing today. Property is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS and is contingent upon the seller securing a replacement home. Both escrows must close concurrently. Please do not disturb occupants.
  1. Listed by Juan Flores • DRE #01788762 • Brokerage DRE #01291397 • Big Block Powerhouse Realty • 323-810-5848

Property Details for 127 East 81st Street

Parking Spaces Total
0
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Total Units
2.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
1534
Assessor Parcel Number
6030-003-010
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2025 03:59 AM

Property Details for 127 East 81st Street

StatusActive
MLS #DW25228145
Days on Market144
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income
Year Built1917
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,761 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Big Block Powerhouse Realty, Juan Flores, DRE #01788762
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Building Information for 127 East 81st Street

Stories1Residences-Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,761 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,072 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,797

Property Taxes

$275

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 127 East 81st Street

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Gross Income: $40,800
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $40,800
  • Net Operating Income: $40,570
Expense Details
  • Operating Expense: $230
  • Fuel Expense: $0
  • Electric Expense: $85
  • Insurance Expense: $1,200
  • Trash Expense: $120
  • Water Sewer Expense: $80
  • Total Expenses: $1,220
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 1783
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $277
  • Tax Lot: 13
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Suburban
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Laundry: No
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Walkstreet
  • Number Of Units: 2
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Res Income 2-4 Units
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,400
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $1,400
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 2100
  • Unit Type Type: 1
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $2,100
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $2,100
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 2100
  • Unit Type Type: 2
Unit Information
  • Rent Controlled: Yes
  • Number Of Buildings: 2
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1

Property History for 127 East 81st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #DW25228145MR

$779,000—
Oct 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #DW25228145

$779,000—
Sep 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #DW25228145

$779,000—
Jun 8, 1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #60779118

$140,000—
Jun 8, 1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #60779114

$140,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #DW25228145MR

$779,000
10/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #DW25228145

$779,000
09/29/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #DW25228145

$779,000
06/08/1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #60779118

$140,000
06/08/1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #60779114

$140,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 127 East 81st Street

Taxable ValueLand$101,169Additions$156,362Total$257,531
Tax Record2025$3,300 ($275 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,534 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,534 SqFtLot Size4,761 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1917ZoningLAR2CountyLOS ANGELESAPN6030-003-010

Schools near 127 East 81st Street

This home is within Los Angeles Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public7 to 8

John C. Fremont Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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127 East 81st Street is a multi-family home for sale in Los Angeles, CA 90003. This property was listed for sale on September 29, 2025 by Big Block Powerhouse Realty, it's currently listed at $779,000. It has been on the market for a total of 144 days and was last sold on June 8, 1990. This listing's school district is Los Angeles Unified School District. Nearby schools include Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School and Academy For Multiligual Arts And Science At Mervyn M. Dymally High. 127 East 81st Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,534 sqft multi-family home built in 1917.

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