234 E 81st St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
OFF MARKET
Listed by Millie Castillo, Castle Realty Homes, (562) 762-6248 . Bought with AIE Realty Inc

$502,777

Last sold price
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 668 sqft

234 E 81st St, Los Angeles, CA 90003

Southeast Los Angeles
Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 29, 2025 for $502,777

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
332 E 79th St, Los Angeles, CA
0.15
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$520,000
05/22/26
2
1
1,008
247 E 80th St, Los Angeles, CA
0.09
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$563,000
08/27/26
2
1
1,198
121 W 84th Pl, Los Angeles, CA
0.33
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$590,000
07/21/26
2
1
724
214 E 85th St, Los Angeles, CA
0.36
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$410,000
05/21/26
2
1
1,203
324 E 84th St, Los Angeles, CA
0.25
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$697,200
07/30/26
3
1
1,008
214 E 76th Pl, Los Angeles, CA
0.30
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$455,000
03/25/26
2
2
855
122 E 83rd St, Los Angeles, CA
0.23
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$600,000
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2
1,180

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
227-229 E 81st St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.04
$1,125,000
8
4
2,292
Recently Sold
207 E 82nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.06
$690,400
3
2
1,029
Off Market
222 W West 80th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.07
$1,777,100
15
9
5,706
Off Market
250 E 81st St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.04
$691,700
5
5
3,884
Off Market
162 E 80th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.09
$806,100
3
2
1,397
Off Market
8115 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.04
$730,000
5
2
1,567
Recently Sold
207 E 82nd Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.10
$768,000
5
3
1,985
Off Market
243 E 82nd Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.08
$607,000
5
2
1,256
For Sale
247 E 80th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.09
$563,000
2
1
1,198
Recently Sold
131 E 82nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.13
$643,600
3
1
1,068
Off Market
8010 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
0.08
$809,400
3
2
1,392
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 234 E 81st St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School6 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1923
668 sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:One-car garageCentral acWasher and dryer hookups
Charming 2-Bedroom Fixer in Prime Los Angeles Location!
Discover the potential in this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled in the heart of Los Angeles. Perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking to create their dream space, this home offers a fantastic opportunity to build equity with some TLC. The kitchen and dining area are spacious and functional, with plenty of natural light, and side yard provide room to expand, garden, or entertain. Property is being sold as-is and does require repairs, making it ideal for those with vision and creativity. Conveniently located near schools, shops, freeways, and public transit. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of LA real estate at an affordable price!
234 E 81st St, Los Angeles, CA 90003 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 668 sqft single-family home in Southeast Los Angeles, built in 1923. It last sold for $502,777 on Aug 29, 2025 (4% below the $525,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2026 with an asking price of $4,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 21, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,041/month.

Home Details for 234 E 81st St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 668 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: front
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionAttached To Another StructureNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 6030006009

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $525,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 01 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Los Angeles
School Information
High School District: Los Angeles Unified

Community

Community Features: Street LightsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5067 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DW25140267Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 562-762-6248Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-6030006009-R-N

Additional Information

Street Lights

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 21, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,200
Aug 14, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,200
Aug 29, 2025
Source: CRMLS #DW25140267
Sold
$502,777
Jul 3, 2025
Source: CRMLS #DW25140267
Pending
$525,000
Jun 23, 2025
Source: CRMLS #DW25140267
Listed For Sale
$525,000

Market trends in Southeast Los Angeles

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$598K
$2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.2%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$547
$5MoM
Available listings
122

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Southeast Los Angeles

At least 1446 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 27 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say there are community events

  • 25 % Say parking is easy

  • 23 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Jaykaysunday31
    "It is a crime area but not high crime neighbors respect each other we can walk our dogs freely just please pick up after your animals"
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  • Esmee.zaratee94
    "It’s okay don’t like how there’s rarely no parking. Some streets are to small but I like how there’s parks around and lots of stores. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of diversity among people all work together on other neighborhood apps to locate missing pets and help contribute to an overall sense of safety that is hard to achieve especially around the Florence -graham area"
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  • Jaykaysunday31
    "I have lived here for years. I walk around here freely and I always feel safe. The markets carry fresh fruits and veggies as well as the people are always friendly"
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  • Ari Casanova
    "Nothing! It’s crowded, people going homeless and no official makes a different. People are aware of the area. "
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  • Arreolamariae
    "Not much of events around the are, to much homeless rv park around the area. To much trash around homeless. Looks so dirty "
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  • Calebsanchez87
    "There’s definitely Long side walks and a decent amount of large parks Maybe not the safest though and stray dogs around"
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  • Kandice Speedracer Weaver
    "Parks After Dark are my most favorite events I usually attend them with my son because it feels safe. I also take my nieces and nephews because they enjoy the events as well."
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  • Gwendolyn Anthony
    "Not available bad this scares is not safe for the disable. B very careful. Senior citizen beware. Safety is a issues"
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  • Lucy Ceja
    "Dogs that are kept inside are too loud and some dogs even can jump the fence. Lots of dogs also leave outside no owner no leashed not dangerous dogs "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners in this area who not lol or here because no one picks up after their dogs it’s all over the side walks in the bushes along with all the trash and dirt "
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  • Trulia User
    "People would get their Dogs stolen. Do not move here. It's not safe. Do not recommend at all. Move in at your own Risk. We are movinv away! "
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  • Trulia User
    "I been living here all my life and it always great to meet new people and be friendly with everyone around you no matter who you are there’s always a way to communicate with each other’s "
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  • Trulia User
    "if you can don't live here want to move out of here badly just everything so expensive so if you can trust me stay as far as possible from south LA aka the jungle "
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    "safety in the neighborhood and what kind of predetadors to watch it for I think that's one of the most things important to know about child safety is our risk arr they any parks nearby or schools libraries "
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  • Trulia User
    "The events for kids in the evenings in the weekends. They are pretty great to entertain family and have kids out of trouble. Amazing activities."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a train around the corner and multiple bus routes, traveling to downtown is only 6 stops away "
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  • Trulia User
    "Stray dogs and cats all over the place. Litter and homeless people all over the place. Not a safe place to take a dog on a walk UNLESS it’s a certified guard dog "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s actually good in the neighborhood but I wished there were more busses since it gets busy during the mornings "
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  • Trulia User
    "been living here 26 years in my house no problem I walk in area for excriseing it cool iam older woman "
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  • Trulia User
    "yes I see people walking yes I say hi to them yes they say hi to me everybody feels comfortable with each other all is good"
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive sometimes catch that bus or train walk depending on weather time and traffic or distance of my destination "
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  • Trulia User
    "It has its own culture, tagging on the wall, people are always playing music, it is a lively community "
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  • Trulia User
    "A very nice neighborhood to live and bring up a family the center of LA you can go anywhere because the 110 & 10 are close and get get anywhere else in minutes "
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  • Trulia User
    "Unfortunately, there are no community events that are taking place in or near this neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything is bad here freeways people neighborhood is not clean…..is not safe not nice Can even walk ."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve grown up here. It’s a nice place. A little rough around the edges sometimes but an alright place to settle. "
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  • Trulia User
    "be kind but please be safe, keep tabs on your children and pets, its not very safe here past dark "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone knows each other or atleast knows who’s who. People are mostly friendly but lots of gang activities."
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  • Trulia User
    "None, people are bitter with each other. Neighbors cause a lot of issues. It’s very dirty and there is a lot of homeless people walking around. Gang activity is also a big problem "
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  • Trulia User
    "Have lived here for 4 years, the neighborhood has been good to us. Schools a good. It’s safe for families to walk in the parks"
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  • Trulia User
    "We have Bloc parties and flea markets every weekend and a very family oriented neighborhood Close to everything if you choose to drive or take public transportation"
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  • Trulia User
    "Its not always safe but many people who live around are careful of things. Gives few liberties but need a bit of enforcement in some parts. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice city to live, people are genuinely and kind. Stors and transportation available. Schools for kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "Full of prostitution and drug sales , this area is not good area to live or raise a family cause is not safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "Been here for 22 years. For me the only perk to living in a urban area such as this is cheap rent & bargain stores that’s it!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Not a great neighborhood to raise children! Parks aren't used just for kids, but for crackheads and people that have nothing better to do. Too many homeless. Doesn't feel safe to walk around the neighborhood. "
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  • Catherine A.
    "It’s peaceful and I enjoy bing in this area there are things hay could be better but over all it’s a nice neighborhood can’t complain at all . "
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  • Rakia C.
    "it’s a nice place to grow up especially when you know a lot of people it sorta becomes your other family & some of the parks are really nice"
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  • Bryanorlandoelias
    "It’s safe for kids if you limit them to not going outside after dark. It’s south central what do you expect "
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Frequently asked questions about 234 E 81st St

  • What is the price history for 234 E 81st St?
    234 E 81st St in Los Angeles, CA last sold for $502,777 in August 2025.
  • Is Los Angeles a buyer's or seller's market?
    Los Angeles is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Los Angeles?
    The median sale price in Los Angeles is $598K. That is up $2K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
  • How big is the lot at 234 E 81st St?
    The lot at 234 E 81st St in Los Angeles, CA is about 0.12 acres (5,067 sq ft).
  • Does 234 E 81st St have a garage?
    Yes, 234 E 81st St in Los Angeles, CA has a garage.

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