Pride of ownership four-unit building on Motor Avenue in the heart of Palms. Three stand-alone homes, each with their own water heaters, mini split air conditioning and heating units, and washer/dryer hook-ups and a fourth unit over the rear garages. The updated front house has two bedrooms and one bath and the unit over the garages also has two bedrooms and one bath. The other two units each have one bedroom and one bathroom and one of the units was recently renovated. Four garage spaces off the rear alley plus a store room that is used by the owner. Each unit is separately metered for gas and electricity and the owner pays for water and gardener. The lot is 7,500 square feet (50' X 150') to a 20' alley and the zoning is MU-EC (Mixed Use Exposition Corridor), which may allow for significant development opportunities. Buyers are encouraged to check with the city of LA for more information on allowed uses, allowed maximum height, and density bonuses. The property has a Tier 3 TOC designation.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1942
Stories: 2
Living Area: 2,793 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Cavanaugh Realtors
Office Phone: (310) 837-7161
Listing Agent: Daniel John Cavanaugh
Interior Features
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Total Bedroom Count: 6
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 4 spaces
Parking: Covered, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, Public Magnet Grades 9-12
Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School, Public Magnet Grades 9-12
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet, Public Magnet Grades 9-12
Palms Middle School, Public Magnet Grades 6-8
Studio, Public District Grades 6-8
Palms Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Melrose Avenue Elementary School, Public Magnet Grades KG-6
Academy For Enriched Sciences, Public Magnet Grades 1-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: West side of Motor Avenue, north of Venice, south of Palms
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $2,900,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,038/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $12,530
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $1.9M more than the Median Sold Price and $410/SqFt more than other homes in Los Angeles, CA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #24362585
Listing Office:
Office Name: Cavanaugh Realtors
Office Phone: (310) 837-7161
Listing Agent: Daniel John Cavanaugh
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Feb 14, 2012
Feb 14, 2012Home Sold
$875,000
Jul 23, 1999
Jul 23, 1999Home Sold
$170,000
Jul 23, 1999
Jul 23, 1999Home Sold
$170,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$12,530
$1,015,343
2020
$12,164
$1,004,933
2019
$12,023
$985,230
2018
$11,769
$965,913
2017
$11,769
$946,975
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
4
/10
Palms Elementary School
3520 Motor Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.18 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Melrose Avenue Elementary School
731 N Detroit St
Distance between this listing and this school5.46 miles
Public Magnet Grades KG-6
9
/10
Academy For Enriched Sciences
6170 Lockhurst Dr
Distance between this listing and this school17.58 miles
Public Magnet Grades 1-5
Middle School
7
/10
Palms Middle School
10860 Woodbine St
Distance between this listing and this school0.54 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
4
/10
Studio
2211 W Avenue 30
Distance between this listing and this school11.24 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
5
/10
Alexander Hamilton Senior High School
2955 S Robertson Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school1.13 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
8
/10
Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School
456 S Mathews St
Distance between this listing and this school11.21 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
8
/10
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
6649 Balboa Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school12.77 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Palms Elementary School
3520 Motor Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.18 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Melrose Avenue Elementary School
731 N Detroit St
Distance between this listing and this school5.46 miles
Public Magnet Grades KG-6
9
/10
Academy For Enriched Sciences
6170 Lockhurst Dr
Distance between this listing and this school17.58 miles
Public Magnet Grades 1-5
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Palms Middle School
10860 Woodbine St
Distance between this listing and this school0.54 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
4
/10
Studio
2211 W Avenue 30
Distance between this listing and this school11.24 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Magnolia Science Academy 6
3754 Dunn Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.40 miles
Public Charter Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
5
/10
Alexander Hamilton Senior High School
2955 S Robertson Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school1.13 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
8
/10
Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School
456 S Mathews St
Distance between this listing and this school11.21 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
8
/10
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
6649 Balboa Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school12.77 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,719. The most common annual income of people living in Los Angeles, CA is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3631 Motor Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 3631 Motor Ave property is $2,900,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 3631 Motor Ave is a house located in Los Angeles, California, 90034.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 3631 Motor Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 3631 Motor Ave are: Palms Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Melrose Avenue Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Academy For Enriched Sciences: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Palms Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Studio: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Alexander Hamilton Senior High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $12,530 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on February 14, 2012 for $875,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 3631 Motor Ave has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 3631 Motor Ave is 2,793 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 3631 Motor Ave is 1942.
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This home is located at 3631 Motor Ave in Los Angeles, CA and zip code 90034 in the Palms neighborhood. This 2,793 square foot home, which was built in 1942, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 28, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,900,000.
In March 2024 more than 628 listings in Los Angeles, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 196 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 579 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Los Angeles, CA between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 10.8%. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 34 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $975,970.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. and /or other sources. 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. The data contained herein is copyrighted by CRMLS and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. 
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