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140 S Avenue 59

Los Angeles, CA 90042

8 beds
6 baths
6,232 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$421 per sqft
1895 build
– on site

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Anchoring the Highland Park neighborhood since built in 1915, the grand and Historic Finis E. Yoakum House offers the luxury of both space and privacy. The property uniquely affords multiple lifestyle options and whose importance was recognized early as City of Los Angeles Cultural Monument #287. Three stories of living space incorporate a spacious two-story entry that opens to Gatsbyesque living and dining rooms magnificently detailed in the Tudor/Craftsman Style. Eight bedrooms, and six baths, provide privacy and enough space for a large family, multi-generational living, a private foundation, or museum. A thorough renovation in 2018 included an updated kitchen, 2 baths, and many systems. A rare full basement measuring 2625 square feet with both indoor and outdoor entries, afford the potential development of a home theatre, music studio, workshops, or at a minimum, a small warehouse worth of storage space. Additional amenities include an office, library, breakfast room, spacious kitchen, laundry, living and sleeping porches on two floors, generous grounds, and detached garage. The property is sited on .40 acres with a park-like front lawn, two entry gates and guest parking for multiple cars. Not only is the property well-suited for entertaining, its location is just one block from Figueroa, and walking distance to some of the best shops and nightlife Highland Park has to offer.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Ilana Gafni / Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.

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MLS# 24448225 —

The Building

Year Built:

1895
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Concrete, Stucco
Architectural Style:

Tudor
Stories Total:

3
Patio And Porch Features:

Front Porch, Covered, Stone
Patio:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Faces:

North

Interior

Features:

Coffered Ceiling(s), Wainscoting
Levels:

Three Or More
Entry Location:

Foyer
Kitchen Features:

Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
Eating Area:

In Kitchen
Window Features:

Stained Glass, Drapes
Flooring:

Wood
Room Type:

Formal Entry, Basement, Wine Cellar, Library, Attic
Living Area Source:

Appraiser
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Living Room, Dining Room, Wood Burning
Laundry:

Washer Included, Dryer Included, Inside
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

6232.00

Financial & Terms

Disclosures:

Historical, Trust/Conservatorship

Location

Directions:

Figueroa to Avenue 59.
Latitude:

34.10919900
Longitude:

-118.19056400

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

LARD2
Lot Features:

Yard, Front Yard
Lot Size Area:

17744.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.4073
Lot Size SqFt:

17744.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

Hills, City Lights
Fencing:

Partial, Masonry
Fence:

Yes
Sprinklers:

Yes
Security Features:

Gated Community
Additional Parcels:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

8

Baths

Total Baths:

6
Bathroom Features:

Shower in Tub, Linen Closet/Storage, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

5492011014

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Sewer Paid
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range, Range Hood, Gas Oven
Included:

Yes

The Community

Association:

No
Pool:

None
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

No
Spa Features:

None
Assessments:

No

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Carport, Driveway, Concrete, Gated, Guest
Parking Spaces:

5.00
Attached Garage:

No
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Uncovered Spaces:

2.00
Carport Spaces:

1.00

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$269/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Source	Price	% Change
4/10/25 Apr 10, 2025	BRIDGE	$2,795,000	-6.7%
4/2/25 Apr 2, 2025	BRIDGE	$2,995,000
10/12/24 Oct 12, 2024	BRIDGE	$2,995,000

House Sold on 5/13/2025

$2,625,000

Listing provided by broker:

Ilana Gafni

Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.

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Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS_CA and Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 23:41 on May 13.

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140 S Avenue 59

Los Angeles, CA 90042