Discover space, flexibility, and long-term potential in this updated Spanish Colonial Revival home near Downtown Los Angeles. Located at 1147 S Westlake Ave, this gated Central LA property offers convenient access to DTLA, Koreatown, USC, LA Live, the Convention Center, major employment centers, restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and freeways.
Offering approximately 2,110 sq ft, the home is currently configured with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, plus flexible bonus areas suitable for a home office, recreation room, guest accommodations, or multigenerational living. Public tax records reflect 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Buyers are advised to independently verify square footage, bedroom and bathroom counts, permits, zoning, and allowable uses.
Recent improvements include new flooring, interior doors, interior and exterior paint, refreshed stucco, bathroom upgrades, and a renovated kitchen featuring elegant white marble-look countertops with subtle gray patterns, modern light-gray shaker cabinetry, and updated appliances. Bathroom features include a white vanity with a marble-look countertop, undermount sink, gold-toned hardware, decorative tile accents, and another bath with dramatic floor-to-ceiling marble-look tile and a tub-and-shower combination.
Individual mini-split systems serve the bedrooms, living areas, and kitchen for efficient room-by-room climate control. Additional enhancements include a motorized front gate, front-yard concrete paving, CCTV cameras, and completed LADBS-required correction work, with the related case closed.
An approximately 870 sq ft upstairs bonus area with separate exterior access adds valuable flexibility and privacy. Outside, enjoy a welcoming front garden and private, low-maintenance backyard featuring a spacious paved patio, block-wall fencing, and enclosed storage beneath the exterior staircase—ideal for outdoor dining, barbecuing, container gardening, entertaining, or creating a relaxing urban retreat. Additional conveniences include a separate laundry area and gated driveway parking for three or more vehicles.
With its generous layout, extensive improvements, adaptable living spaces, and prime location near Downtown Los Angeles, this spacious, move-in-ready property presents an appealing opportunity for owner-occupants, multigenerational households, and real estate investors seeking flexibility and lasting value in the heart of Los Angeles.
Additional Features
- Wall Furnace
- Paved
- 0-1 Unit/Acre
- Concrete
- Enclosed
- Patio
- One
- City Lights
- Parking spaces: 0.00
- Listing Status: Active
- Listing Agent: Janice Shin
(lic# 02215989)
of West San Gabriel Valley
- Listing Office: Pinnacle Real Estate Group
(lic# 01918023)
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Based on information from CRISNet MLS as of 6th November 2026 at 12:43am. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
