5181 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,285 sqft
- 7,838 sqft lot
- $918 per sqft
- 1921 build
- – on site
Authentic 1920's Celebrity ready Spanish Villa set above the street atop a gated driveway under the watch of the Griffith Observatory. This architectural gem is a true statement of Old Hollywood replete with systems upgrades and previous involvement by Wallace Neff AIA in earlier renovations. Access is provided through a gated double wide newer driveway with newer electrical vault and drainage upgrades. A front facing entertainer's patio introduces the home with a wisteria covered dining patio plus outdoor seating areas with treetop view patio & BBQ area. The ideal floor plan offers a 2-story great room with hand stenciled wood beam ceilings & walls of glass. A minstrel's loft overlooks the great room and leads to 2 of the 4 en-suite bedrooms upstairs. The primary suite offers DTLA views, walk-in closet and a spa style black and white bath with dual sinks and marble counter tops plus a sep. viewing patio. The second junior primary suite has an additional walk-in closet & renovated bath with clean & crisp white tile. Downstairs are 2 additional bedroom suites currently used as an office and den each with private bath access. The reimagined kitchen feels vintage but has all the modern amenities including dual sinks, abundant cabinets & stainless appliances & features a Bertazzoni 6 burner range and oven. With authentic detailing throughout, Culligan whole house water filtration system, newer HVAC Systems and designer interior lighting by RBW, including Vision 3 lighting accenting the verdant exterior landscaping, this private hilltop manor is the ideal escape from the bustling City below offering easy access to Hollywood/Los Feliz restaurants, nightlife and so much more. Come live your best life at 5181 Franklin Ave.
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Last updated Apr 25, 2025
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MLS# 25530385 —
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The Building
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Year Built:1921
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New Construction:No
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Architectural Style:Spanish
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Stories Total:2
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Common Walls:No Common Walls
Interior
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Levels:Two
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Flooring:Wood, Tile
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Room Type:Living Room, Walk-In Closet, Basement
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplace:Living Room
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Laundry:Inside
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Laundry:1
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:2285.00
Financial & Terms
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Disclosures:Trust/Conservatorship
Location
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Directions:On Franklin Ave between Winona Blvd. and Kingsley Dr.
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Latitude:34.10563400
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Longitude:-118.30332000
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Zoning:LARE9
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Lot Size Area:7838.0000
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Lot Size Acres:0.1799
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Lot Size SqFt:7838.00
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View:1
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View:City Lights
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Lease Considered:No
Listing Agent
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- No listing contact info available
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:4
Baths
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Total Baths:4
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Full & Three Quarter Baths:4
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Full Baths:1
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Three Quarter Baths:3
The Listing
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Special Listing Conditions:Standard
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Parcel Number:5589007015
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:1
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Heating:Central
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Cooling:Yes
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Cooling:Central Air
Utilities
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Dishwasher, Refrigerator
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Included:Yes
Schools
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High School District:Los Angeles Unified
The Community
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Association:No
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Pool:None
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Senior Community:No
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Private Pool:No
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Spa Features:None
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Assessments:No
Parking
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Parking:Yes
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Parking:Covered, Garage, Gated, Garage - Two Door, Carport
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Parking Spaces:4.00
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Attached Garage:Yes
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$2,099,000
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$11,239
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Insurance | $577 |
Utilities | $168 See report |
Total | $11,984/mo.* |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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4/25/25
Apr 25, 2025
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Listed / Active | CRMLS_CA | $2,099,000 | 90.8% (7.8% / YR) |
1/17/25
Jan 17, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIDGE | ||
1/16/25
Jan 16, 2025
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Listed / Active | CRMLS_CA |

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