3880 Olmsted Ave
Description
Step into a spacious formal living room featuring a bay window, crown molding, and a cozy fireplace. The adjacent dining room flows into a large galley-style kitchen with a breakfast...Welcome to this classic 1940s traditional home nestled in the heart of vibrant Leimert Park. Bursting with original character and architectural charm, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers nearly 1,800 square feet of living space on a generous 6,000+ square foot lot and is ready for your vision and personal touch.
Step into a spacious formal living room featuring a bay window, crown molding, and a cozy fireplace. The adjacent dining room flows into a large galley-style kitchen with a breakfast nook, offering ample potential for updates and expansion. This home needs some TLC, making it a perfect canvas for investors, renovators, or owner-occupants looking to build sweat equity in one of Los Angeles' most sought-after neighborhoods. The original hardwood floors, vintage details, and functional layout provide an excellent foundation for transformation. Located on a quiet, tree-lined Olmsted Avenue, just moments from the Expo and Crenshaw metro lines, Leimert Park Village, and local cafes, this property combines location and opportunity. Bring your contractor and imagination, this house is a diamond in the rough waiting to shine.
Property Details for 3880 Olmsted Avenue
Property Details for 3880 Olmsted Avenue
| Status | Active Under Contract |
|---|---|
| MLS # | IN25214651 |
| Days on Market | 19 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 AC / 6,005 SF |
| County | Los Angeles County |
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Building Information for 3880 Olmsted Avenue
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$4,946 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
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Property Information for 3880 Olmsted Avenue
- Tax Tract Number: 11542
- Tax Census Tract: 2342.00
- CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $340
- Tax Lot: 129
- Assessments YN: Yes
- Assessments: Unknown
- Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Laundry, See Remarks
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2
- Main Level Bedrooms: 3
- Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Walk-in shower
- Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
- Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
- Laundry: Yes
- Laundry Features: Inside
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Fireplace Rooms: Gas
- Fireplace: Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating: Forced Air
- Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood
- Floor Coverings: Carpet, Wood
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Roof: Shingle
- Entry Location: Front door
- Structure Type: House
- Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
- View Description: City Lights
- Pool Features: None
- Pool Description: None
- Pool: N/K
- Pool Heat: N/K
- Spa Features: None
- Spa Heat: N/K
- Sign on Property: No
- Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
- Lease Considered: No
- Available For Lease: No
- Land Lease: No
- Land Lease Type: Fee
- Levels: One
- Water: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Yes
- Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage
- Parking Non-Garage: Garage
- Parking Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Garage: Garage
- Carport Spaces: 0
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Residential Styles: Detached
- Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls
Property History for 3880 Olmsted Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Accepting Backup Offers SDMLS #IN25214651 | — | |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Accepting Backup Offers CRMLS #IN25214651 | — | |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Accepting Backup Offers CLAW #IN25214651MR | — | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #IN25159071 | $910,000 | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CLAW #IN25159071MR | — | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #IN25214651 | $910,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Hold CRMLS #IN25159071 | — | |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Withdrawn / Cancelled SDMLS #IN25159071 | $910,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) CLAW #IN25214651MR | $910,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Hold SDMLS #IN25159071 | $910,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #IN25214651 | $910,000 | — |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Price Change CLAW #IN25159071MR | $910,000 | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Listed (Active) CLAW #IN25159071MR | $979,900 | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #IN25159071 | $979,900 | — |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #IN25159071 | $979,900 | — |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Expired CRMLS #706397 | $169,900 | — |
| Aug 13, 2002 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #97543936 | $297,500 | +19.3% / yr |
| Aug 13, 2002 | Sold CLAW #02-031491 | $297,500 | — |
| Jun 24, 2002 | Pending CLAW #02-031491 | — | |
| Jun 3, 2002 | Listed (Active) CLAW #02-031491 | $295,000 | — |
| May 3, 1999 | Sold CRMLS #99016444 | $217,500 | — |
| May 3, 1999 | Sold CLAW #99-016444 | $217,500 | — |
| Apr 25, 1999 | Pending CRMLS #99016444 | — | |
| Apr 25, 1999 | Pending CLAW #99-016444 | — | |
| Mar 25, 1999 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #99016444 | $230,000 | — |
| Mar 25, 1999 | Listed (Active) CLAW #99-016444 | $230,000 | — |
| Feb 24, 1999 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #67890318 | $161,500 | — |
| Feb 24, 1999 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #67890318 | $161,500 | — |
| Feb 24, 1999 | Sold CLAW #99-004164 | $161,500 | — |
| Feb 24, 1999 | Sold CRMLS #99004164 | $161,500 | — |
| Jan 12, 1999 | Pending CLAW #99-004164 | — | |
| Jan 12, 1999 | Pending CRMLS #99004164 | — | |
| Jan 5, 1999 | Listed (Active) CLAW #99-004164 | $144,900 | — |
| Jan 5, 1999 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #99004164 | $144,900 | — |
| Dec 20, 1997 | Expired CLAW #706397 | $169,900 | — |
| Oct 23, 1997 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #S127158 | $169,000 | — |
| Oct 23, 1997 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CLAW #S127158MR | — | |
| Feb 26, 1997 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #706397 | $169,900 | — |
| Feb 26, 1997 | Listed (Active) CLAW #706397 | $199,900 | — |
| Feb 25, 1997 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #S127158 | $199,900 | — |
| Feb 25, 1997 | Listed (Active) CLAW #S127158MR | $199,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | Accepting Backup Offers SDMLS #IN25214651 | — |
| 09/29/2025 | Accepting Backup Offers CRMLS #IN25214651 | — |
| 09/29/2025 | Accepting Backup Offers CLAW #IN25214651MR | — |
| 09/11/2025 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #IN25159071 | $910,000 |
| 09/11/2025 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CLAW #IN25159071MR | — |
| 09/11/2025 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #IN25214651 | $910,000 |
| 09/10/2025 | Hold CRMLS #IN25159071 | — |
| 09/10/2025 | Withdrawn / Cancelled SDMLS #IN25159071 | $910,000 |
| 09/10/2025 | Listed (Active) CLAW #IN25214651MR | $910,000 |
| 09/10/2025 | Hold SDMLS #IN25159071 | $910,000 |
| 09/10/2025 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #IN25214651 | $910,000 |
| 08/01/2025 | Price Change CLAW #IN25159071MR | $910,000 |
| 07/16/2025 | Listed (Active) CLAW #IN25159071MR | $979,900 |
| 07/16/2025 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #IN25159071 | $979,900 |
| 07/14/2025 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #IN25159071 | $979,900 |
| 03/25/2015 | Expired CRMLS #706397 | $169,900 |
| 08/13/2002 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #97543936 | $297,500 +19.3% / yr |
| 08/13/2002 | Sold CLAW #02-031491 | $297,500 |
| 06/24/2002 | Pending CLAW #02-031491 | — |
| 06/03/2002 | Listed (Active) CLAW #02-031491 | $295,000 |
| 05/03/1999 | Sold CRMLS #99016444 | $217,500 |
| 05/03/1999 | Sold CLAW #99-016444 | $217,500 |
| 04/25/1999 | Pending CRMLS #99016444 | — |
| 04/25/1999 | Pending CLAW #99-016444 | — |
| 03/25/1999 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #99016444 | $230,000 |
| 03/25/1999 | Listed (Active) CLAW #99-016444 | $230,000 |
| 02/24/1999 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #67890318 | $161,500 |
| 02/24/1999 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #67890318 | $161,500 |
| 02/24/1999 | Sold CLAW #99-004164 | $161,500 |
| 02/24/1999 | Sold CRMLS #99004164 | $161,500 |
| 01/12/1999 | Pending CLAW #99-004164 | — |
| 01/12/1999 | Pending CRMLS #99004164 | — |
| 01/05/1999 | Listed (Active) CLAW #99-004164 | $144,900 |
| 01/05/1999 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #99004164 | $144,900 |
| 12/20/1997 | Expired CLAW #706397 | $169,900 |
| 10/23/1997 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CRMLS #S127158 | $169,000 |
| 10/23/1997 | Withdrawn / Cancelled CLAW #S127158MR | — |
| 02/26/1997 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #706397 | $169,900 |
| 02/26/1997 | Listed (Active) CLAW #706397 | $199,900 |
| 02/25/1997 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #S127158 | $199,900 |
| 02/25/1997 | Listed (Active) CLAW #S127158MR | $199,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 3880 Olmsted Avenue
Schools near 3880 Olmsted Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Charter - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 10 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet School PublicK to 5 | ||
New Heights Charter School CharterK to 8 | ||
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Iovine and Young Center Public9 to 10 |
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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