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257 S Van Ness AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90004

For Sale

$3,199,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $31,990

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.

Listed by Alyse Livingston

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License #01968030

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Compass

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310-617-1608

Listed by Jeremy Kaiser

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License #01725819

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Compass

Last updated October 13, 2025

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Source: CRMLS #25589877

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodWindsor Square
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu71
  • Size3,631 sqft
  • Price per sqft$881

Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

10/29/2025
Status changed to Active
$3,199,000
10/22/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$3,199,000
10/03/2025
Price Decreased
$3,199,000
09/10/2025
Listed by Compass
$3,400,000

Property Details for 257 S Van Ness Avenue

Exterior

Construction

  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 3,631
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 10,212
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 52,136
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10,212
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 5516009022

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood

Measurements

  • Living Area: 3,631

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5

Parking

Parking

  • Parking Features: Electric Gate
  • Parking Total: 6

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room

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