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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