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Stunning - really beautiful. Too big for me but looks like it's in decent shape.

There seems to be nice homes in the area - but it looks to be residential area without a lot of shops and some gang areas are not too far south.

Looks to be fine, but just a boring and not a really hot or desirable area. You'll have to drive a lot - but I always think that's the norm in LA anyway.

I don't live in LA so I'm not familiar with all areas - some Angelenos could probably provide better info. Here's what Reddit had to say - pretty much lines up with what I said.

Basically. It's not the Westside. It's not Hancock Park.

I love it. You'd have to renovate the kitchen and all the bathrooms and add another bathroom. Bedrooms too. As far as the downstairs goes, I would redecorate and get better lighting, but not much else. And there's no pool. I would have to fix that. Obviously they have some sort of recreation room and bedroom in the garage or carriage house? But if I could afford it I would definitely consider it. Maintenance and upkeep, utilities would be ridiculous. So Solar panels definitely.

That is a beautiful house = like R2, its too big for me, but it really doesnt need much done to it, its quite livable as it is. I dont think it needs any more bathrooms, its already got five, and they seem to be in perfectly good shape if dated.

As OP says, its probably the area its in that accounts for the reasonable price

It's one of the nicest houses I've ever seen in LA -- I don't understand the price. The equivalent of that house in NYC would be in the tens of millions, if you could find it.

Not the greatest neighborhood- a little too close to Ktown on two sides and the 10 on another.

It's right next door to the AHS s01 house.

That's just an odd location for that kind of a house.

Murder House?

Lead paint, asbestos, Paris Green (arsenic) paint and hidden knob and tube wiring maybe? Crumbling foundation? Rusting iron plumbing? Paint can hide damage.

R10 - good points. But it does look like it has been renovated and cared for.

I see one window AC unit - so I'm assuming no central air/heating. The AC would be important being that far in - I would imagine that area wouldn't get a lot of the afternoon breezes from the ocean, so it can get very hot.

Overall - it's still over 3.5 million. It still needs work and it's not in the most desirable area. Plus I would have to worry about some of the fundamentals - plumbing, electric, heating, roof, etc.

The Sister of Social Service sounds like a brothel.

I think it's very ugly. Not sure what people are seeing.

R12 - LOL - and not a sexy or fun one at all!

R13 the exterior isnt great, its not bad but it isnt as pretty as many of its era. The interiors are downright fantastic - if you like that sort of thing which I very much do. Not for everyone though

Sisters* ugh

That's a beautiful property and it's nice to see the owner/previous owners have retained much of its architectural details.

This is Interesting. Its history shows it has also been listed for rent. The price history shows it valued at $7M in late 2021 before dropping back down to its current value. No idea what was going on there. I suppose they want a quick sale.

The photo below shows wiring coming out of the wall and snaking up the door frame. Unless it's some sort of old abandoned service bell, I don't know why it's exposed like that. That may be one of the reasons the house is priced to sell.

Did anyone else notice the ceiling light fixture with one of the glass shades missing?

It's nice but I wouldn't want to take on the burden of such an old house unless it was absolutely beautiful and nearly perfect. This house in Detroit is a much more impressive example of a 100 year old mansion.

I used the Google Map function on the site to "drive" the neighborhood and what parts of Pico and Venice this was near.

Reminds me why I'm so glad I left L.A. It's just so spread out and there's always crime creeping up in areas you thought were "ok."

R19 that house in Detroit is in better condition, but it is more than double the size and has vast (and maintenance intensive) grounds..... and its in Detroit. Parts of it are spectacular inside, but I think I'd actually take the LA house as its a more manageable size and the climate is better.... and I kind of prefer the interiors somewhat

The L.A. house is a mixed bag for me. The exterior us borderline Mediterranean in influence. Were it Stacy instead if red brick I would prefer it. The entry/stairhall is off-putting: showy as fuck, but lacking any design finesse and it emphasizes that the ceilings are a little on the low side.

The kitchen is fantastic as is. The library is the prize of the house; there are a couple of decent rooms beyond that, and I like the converted garage with its arcade of windows. Outside of the garish stairway it's a comfortable house.

The Detroit house is a different story. It's fucking superb, the design by Albert Kahn. The modern kitchen is a flight disappointment, but our some big paintings on the walks and it would be fine. It's immense, and interesting throughout. It was built for the Fisher family who had good taste in houses judging from some others in Detroit.

Yea—misfit streets. Not Hancock Park, not Lsrchmont, not Fremont Place, not Lafayette Sq. Yet similar to all of them. Old money Mid-City I guess you’d call it.

Look at exposed wire to left of double doorway in 7th photo (above the cart of crummy looking old books).

That LA house is pretty, though not so much my taste. I am, however, swooning over that eat-in kitchen with amazing light. (My own kitchen is so small I have to enter it sideways. And no windows.)

But my favorite space in that house is the terrace. No, not that big open-air terrace. The smaller one with the brick arches. (Pic 37) I’d happily sit out there all day long.

Where’s the pool? Gotta have a pool. No coastal breezes in that part of town.

It's dowdy and it's on a boring lot. The most desirable RE in LA was built between 1945-1965, and on panoramic lots.

Tuckpointing all that brick will cost a fortune.

I know nothing of this area but looks like there's a lot of large historic homes. The lead photo makes it look estate-like. They're not giving it away at 4M. Probably does need a bit of work. The location is a little random. I bet it's quiet. There's a convent across the street and some sort of Persian Zoroastrian org a block away.

Corner lots aren't totally ideal. I don't think this is a bargain.

Location, Location, Location. Crime is crime. They will come to Beverly Hills and the Valley just as easily. Someone will not put down 3.5 million for that when they can buy a new home over the hill and have fewer headaches. You need the right buyer who does not mind the area, and wants a historic(?) old house. It is very nice inside or photographs nice, I am sure a buyer could rent it out for shoots and movies etc, if things still shot in LA

R28 is from Sheboygan

R32 - I agree. If you do a search for 3.5-4.0 million dollar homes, there are plenty of them in desirable areas that are modern, in nice or even secured areas, and are in prime locations - and many have views and pools.

Yes - the houses are less than half the size, but really who needs over 9,000 square feet anyway? 4,000 is more than enough room.

It's just too big, too old and not in a highly desirable area. I think anyone who would invest in this house would have to really be in love with that style, because they're giving up a lot to live there.

I dare say it's a bad investment.

Is it zoned for a bathhouse?

I had friends who lived on Balmoral in Palmer Woods in Detroit. It's a fantastic neighborhood, and the house you linked t o is absolutely gorgeous. I would buy it in a heartbeat if I could afford it. And the maintenance and upkeep.

This house is a gem. None of the bathrooms have been McMansionized by a FRAU. The beautiful period details are largely intact.

I feel like I've seen this house before.. like on HGTV, maybe House Hunters or Maybe Million Doillar Listing on Bravo.

r37, which means it has original plumbing, which is fractious.

Dodgy neighborhood that will probably be trash in five years.

Owned by a nonprofit, and they can never afford to make major repairs. Expect this place to have a shitload of deferred maintenance.

Historic property - it even has a name! This means you won't be able to mow a single blade of grass without some Marian the Librarian type getting in your face.

These neighborhoods West of downtown have a had a slow scent since the 90s, so there is likely to be appreciation potential for a someone who plans to be a long-term owner.

It's so absolutely beautiful!

Dodgy neighborhood that will probably be trash in five years.

It’s lasted for 125 years. It sends its love

All things being equal Hancock Park and adjacent is wonderful. I like it more than high-end Pasadena or San Marino.

Very Chinatown!

San Marino IS Chinatown these days…

This house was Constance Langdon's (Jessica Lange's) House in AHS Murder House and Apocalypse. Hard pass.

Rich RIFF RAFF was never drawn to the neighboorhood which has allowed the interior of the house to be preserved thru benign neglect.

Agreed that the principal rooms seem squatty for so much ornament (too short for that gesture) but it might be due in part to the shitty realtor pictures. And that silly, frilly little round breakfast room with the panoramic wallpaper would have me in daily ecstasy. The right fag (me!) could make that house sing.

That is way too much house unless the Karissa Collins and family are looking to move to LA.

R46 - Just the exterior or do you recognize some of the interior as being in the show?

This is probably going to be sold to an organization, not a family

As someone who grew up in New England I see...."Historic-Cultural Monument #661" and the first thing that pops into my mind is that its gonna be a pain in the ass to do anything to that place.....

R3 Add another bathroom? It already has 5 bathrooms...that 3 too many. How many bathrooms do you need?

A great many Tasteful Friends are historic house averse, most based not from first-hand experience but from watching a lot of television.

R54 - and for a reason. You have to have a passion for it that exceeds your own needs.

Historical associations, not being able to change things, lot of maintenance, old utilities.

Or - modern utilities and appliances, energy-efficient, move-in ready, can make whatever changes you want, can live in a smaller house with better schools and more convenience to shops/entertainment.

Plus the burden of trying to resell it in the future to a very very small group of potential buyers. No thanks.

I don't need to self-sabotage my life and spare time for a house. And that's what these feel like. A burden for most. A pleasure for a select few.

Didn't Monty Beragon used to live here?

Yes, that's the kind of house Veda Pierce dreamed of! But today no one does.

Was this the house they used for HOME ALONE 2: WEST PICO BOOGALOO?

Imma go to Detroit. They got some amazing shit.