788 E 40th Pl

$569,900
Price
3
Beds
1,220 Sq. Ft.
$467 / Sq. Ft.
1,220
Sq. Ft.
$467
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Back in the market pending cancellation of current escrow. Short Sale Opportunity! Charming Craftsman bungalow in central LA- blending vintage character with modern updates. Featuring hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, high ceilings, an updated kitchen and bathrooms , and a private backyard with an avocado tree. Recent upgrades include roof, plumbing, kitchen and electrical. This Amazing home is strategically located on a prime area close to USC, Downtown LA and freeways for easy access. Don't miss this...Back in the market pending cancellation of current escrow. Short Sale Opportunity! Charming Craftsman bungalow in central LA- blending vintage character with modern updates. Featuring hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, high ceilings, an updated kitchen and bathrooms , and a private backyard with an avocado tree. Recent upgrades include roof, plumbing, kitchen and electrical. This Amazing home is strategically located on a prime area close to USC, Downtown LA and freeways for easy access. Don't miss this chance to own a gem with tons of potential at a great value!
  1. Listed by Sofia Morales Santana • DRE #02058898 • Brokerage DRE #01845447 • CENTURY 21 PRIMETIME REALTORS • 951-318 8020

Property Details for 788 East 40th Place

Architectural Style
Bungalow, Craftsman
View
Neighborhood
Parking Spaces Total
0
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 10/01/2025 10:22 AM

Property Details for 788 East 40th Place

StatusActive
MLS #CV25160290
Days on Market160
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,885 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of CENTURY 21 PRIMETIME REALTORS, Sofia Morales Santana, DRE #02058898
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Building Information for 788 East 40th Place

Stories1Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,885 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,411 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,816

Property Taxes

$595

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 788 East 40th Place

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: R
  • Tax Tract Number: 7
  • Tax Census Tract: 2283.10
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $149
  • Tax Lot: 10
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Urban
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Stove, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, See Remarks
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Gas, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Rooms: None
  • Fireplace: N/K
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Type: None
  • Heating: None
  • Heat Equipment: N/K
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, See Remarks, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Laminate, Wood, Other/Remarks
  • Flooring: Laminate, See Remarks, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Window Bars
  • Security: Security Bars
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Wood
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Structures: Urban
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Urban
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Miscellaneous: Urban
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: No Landscaping
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Unknown
  • Sewer/Septic: Unknown, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Garage: None
  • Parking Non-Garage: None Known
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Garage: None Known
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: None, Off Street
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Craftsman/Bungalow
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 788 East 40th Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CV25160290

$549,000—
Jul 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #CV25160290

$549,000—
Jul 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CV25160290MR

$549,000—
Apr 10, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #SR25010010

—
Apr 9, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #SR25010010

$599,000—
Apr 9, 2025

Expired

CLAW #SR25010010MR

$599,000—
Jan 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SR25010010

$599,000—
Jan 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SR25010010MR

$599,000—
Jan 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SR25010010

$599,000—
Nov 9, 2024

Expired

CRMLS #SR24169341

—
Nov 8, 2024

Expired

CLAW #SR24169341MR

—
Nov 8, 2024

Expired

SDMLS #SR24169341

$625,000—
Nov 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SR24169341MR

$625,000—
Nov 4, 2024

Hold

CRMLS #SR24169341

—
Aug 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SR24169341

$625,000—
Aug 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SR24169341

$625,000—
Apr 19, 2024

Sold

SDMLS #AR23162967

$575,000—
Apr 19, 2024

Sold

CRMLS #AR23162967

$575,000—
Apr 19, 2024

Sold

CLAW #AR23162967MR

$575,000—
Mar 12, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530793679

$575,000

+6.5% / yr

Mar 10, 2024

Price Change

CLAW #AR23162967MR

$599,000—
Mar 9, 2024

Pending

CLAW #AR23162967MR

—
Mar 9, 2024

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #AR23162967

—
Mar 9, 2024

Pending

SDMLS #AR23162967

—
Feb 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #AR23162967

$599,000—
Jan 24, 2024

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #AR23162967

—
Nov 13, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #AR23162967MR

—
Sep 27, 2023

Price Change

CLAW #AR23162967MR

$595,000—
Sep 27, 2023

Price Change

CRMLS #AR23162967

$595,000—
Sep 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #AR23162967

$635,000—
Sep 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #AR23162967MR

$635,000—
Sep 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #AR23162967

$635,000—
Apr 8, 2019

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #18388330

$236,000—
Apr 8, 2019

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #18-388330

—
Aug 13, 2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #18388330

$236,000—
Aug 13, 2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #18-388330

$236,000—
Jun 21, 2018

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #SR18111293CN

—
Jun 18, 2018

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #SR18111293

$218,000—
May 15, 2018

Pending

CRMLS #SR18111293

—
May 15, 2018

Pending

CLAW #SR18111293CN

—
May 9, 2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SR18111293

$218,000—
May 9, 2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SR18111293CN

$218,000—
Feb 23, 2018

Expired

CRMLS #SR17038623

$203,000—
May 29, 2017

Expired

CLAW #SR17038623CN

$203,000—
Feb 28, 2017

Pending

CRMLS #SR17038623

—
Feb 28, 2017

Pending

CLAW #SR17038623CN

—
Feb 23, 2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SR17038623

$203,000—
Feb 23, 2017

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SR17038623CN

$203,000—
Mar 1, 2012

Expired

CRMLS #F11133789

$119,000—
Feb 29, 2012

Expired

CLAW #F11133789CN

$119,000—
Sep 13, 2011

Listed (Active)

CLAW #F11133789CN

$119,000—
Sep 13, 2011

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #F11133789

$119,000—
Jun 19, 2011

Expired

CRMLS #819888

$99,000—
Jun 19, 2011

Expired

CRMLS #806255

$69,500—
Jun 3, 2006

Expired

CLAW #M600429MR

—
Jun 3, 2006

Expired

CRMLS #M600429

$369,000—
Feb 2, 2006

Listed (Active)

CLAW #M600429MR

$369,000—
Feb 2, 2006

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #M600429

$369,000—
Jul 7, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #115055737

$155,000

+23.8% / yr

Jul 1, 2003

Expired

CLAW #03-018893

$159,900—
Apr 16, 2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #03-018893

$159,900—
Apr 4, 2003

Pending

CLAW #03-018893

—
Apr 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #03-018893

$159,900—
Dec 19, 2002

Expired

CLAW #02-056427

$130,000—
Sep 19, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #02-056427

$145,000—
Oct 10, 2001

Expired

CLAW #01-043375

$133,400—
Jul 15, 2001

Listed (Active)

CLAW #01-043375

$133,400—
Dec 30, 1998

Expired

CLAW #819888

$99,000—
May 27, 1998

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #819888

$99,000—
May 27, 1998

Listed (Active)

CLAW #819888

$99,000—
Apr 6, 1998

Sold

CLAW #806507

$60,000—
Apr 1, 1998

Expired

CLAW #806255

$69,500—
Mar 16, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #67247262

$50,000—
Mar 9, 1998

Pending

CLAW #806507

—
Mar 5, 1998

Listed (Active)

CLAW #806507

$59,500—
Mar 3, 1998

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #806255

$69,500—
Mar 3, 1998

Listed (Active)

CLAW #806255

$69,500—
May 28, 1997

Expired

CLAW #707684

$68,000—
Mar 19, 1997

Pending

CLAW #707684

—
Mar 13, 1997

Listed (Active)

CLAW #707684

$68,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CV25160290

$549,000
07/14/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #CV25160290

$549,000
07/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CV25160290MR

$549,000
04/10/2025

Expired

CRMLS #SR25010010

—
04/09/2025

Expired

SDMLS #SR25010010

$599,000
04/09/2025

Expired

CLAW #SR25010010MR

$599,000
01/15/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SR25010010

$599,000
01/09/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SR25010010MR

$599,000
01/09/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SR25010010

$599,000
11/09/2024

Expired

CRMLS #SR24169341

—
11/08/2024

Expired

CLAW #SR24169341MR

—
11/08/2024

Expired

SDMLS #SR24169341

$625,000
11/05/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SR24169341MR

$625,000
11/04/2024

Hold

CRMLS #SR24169341

—
08/16/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SR24169341

$625,000
08/09/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SR24169341

$625,000
04/19/2024

Sold

SDMLS #AR23162967

$575,000
04/19/2024

Sold

CRMLS #AR23162967

$575,000
04/19/2024

Sold

CLAW #AR23162967MR

$575,000
03/12/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530793679

$575,000

+6.5% / yr

03/10/2024

Price Change

CLAW #AR23162967MR

$599,000
03/09/2024

Pending

CLAW #AR23162967MR

—
03/09/2024

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #AR23162967

—
03/09/2024

Pending

SDMLS #AR23162967

—
02/13/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #AR23162967

$599,000
01/24/2024

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #AR23162967

—
11/13/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #AR23162967MR

—
09/27/2023

Price Change

CLAW #AR23162967MR

$595,000
09/27/2023

Price Change

CRMLS #AR23162967

$595,000
09/05/2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #AR23162967

$635,000
09/05/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #AR23162967MR

$635,000
09/05/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #AR23162967

$635,000
04/08/2019

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #18388330

$236,000
04/08/2019

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #18-388330

—
08/13/2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #18388330

$236,000
08/13/2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #18-388330

$236,000
06/21/2018

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #SR18111293CN

—
06/18/2018

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #SR18111293

$218,000
05/15/2018

Pending

CRMLS #SR18111293

—
05/15/2018

Pending

CLAW #SR18111293CN

—
05/09/2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SR18111293

$218,000
05/09/2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SR18111293CN

$218,000
02/23/2018

Expired

CRMLS #SR17038623

$203,000
05/29/2017

Expired

CLAW #SR17038623CN

$203,000
02/28/2017

Pending

CRMLS #SR17038623

—
02/28/2017

Pending

CLAW #SR17038623CN

—
02/23/2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SR17038623

$203,000
02/23/2017

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SR17038623CN

$203,000
03/01/2012

Expired

CRMLS #F11133789

$119,000
02/29/2012

Expired

CLAW #F11133789CN

$119,000
09/13/2011

Listed (Active)

CLAW #F11133789CN

$119,000
09/13/2011

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #F11133789

$119,000
06/19/2011

Expired

CRMLS #819888

$99,000
06/19/2011

Expired

CRMLS #806255

$69,500
06/03/2006

Expired

CLAW #M600429MR

—
06/03/2006

Expired

CRMLS #M600429

$369,000
02/02/2006

Listed (Active)

CLAW #M600429MR

$369,000
02/02/2006

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #M600429

$369,000
07/07/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #115055737

$155,000

+23.8% / yr

07/01/2003

Expired

CLAW #03-018893

$159,900
04/16/2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #03-018893

$159,900
04/04/2003

Pending

CLAW #03-018893

—
04/01/2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #03-018893

$159,900
12/19/2002

Expired

CLAW #02-056427

$130,000
09/19/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #02-056427

$145,000
10/10/2001

Expired

CLAW #01-043375

$133,400
07/15/2001

Listed (Active)

CLAW #01-043375

$133,400
12/30/1998

Expired

CLAW #819888

$99,000
05/27/1998

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #819888

$99,000
05/27/1998

Listed (Active)

CLAW #819888

$99,000
04/06/1998

Sold

CLAW #806507

$60,000
04/01/1998

Expired

CLAW #806255

$69,500
03/16/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #67247262

$50,000
03/09/1998

Pending

CLAW #806507

—
03/05/1998

Listed (Active)

CLAW #806507

$59,500
03/03/1998

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #806255

$69,500
03/03/1998

Listed (Active)

CLAW #806255

$69,500
05/28/1997

Expired

CLAW #707684

$68,000
03/19/1997

Pending

CLAW #707684

—
03/13/1997

Listed (Active)

CLAW #707684

$68,000

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

Public Records for 788 East 40th Place

Taxable ValueLand$503,574Additions$82,926Total$586,500
Tax Record2025$7,144 ($595 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,220 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,220 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,885 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915ZoningLARD2CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5114-008-012

Schools near 788 East 40th Place

This home is within Los Angeles Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wadsworth Avenue Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nava College Preparatory Academy
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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788 East 40th Place is a single family home for sale in Los Angeles, CA 90011. This property was listed for sale on July 14, 2025 by CENTURY 21 PRIMETIME REALTORS, it's currently listed at $569,900. It has been on the market for a total of 160 days and was last sold on April 19, 2024. This listing's school district is Los Angeles Unified School District. Nearby schools include Wadsworth Avenue Elementary School, Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academies-School Of Business And Technology and Nava College Preparatory Academy. 788 East 40th Place is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,220 sqft single family home built in 1915.

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