When was property at 5506 Smiley Drive built and last sold?

The property at 5506 Smiley Drive was built in 1923 and last sold on May 11, 2009 for $100,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 5506 Smiley Drive is $0.

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Los Angeles

90016

West Adams

5506 Smiley Drive

$700,000

● House - Off Market

5506 Smiley Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90016

1 Bed

1 Bath

536 Ft²

$3,438

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Welcome to 5506 Smiley Dr Los Angeles, CA 90016 a charming 1923 historic cottage that transports you back in time while offering the convenience and lifestyle of today.

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home sits on a palm-lined street. Nestled in the highly desirable West Adams Historic District, the location is unbeatable! Less than a mile from Culver City and just about 10 minutes to Century City and Downtown LA and just 16 minutes from the beach. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an investor looking for an opportunity in one of LA's fastest-growing neighborhoods, this property checks every box. Inside, you'll find an open and inviting floor plan, indoor laundry, and classic details that reflect its 1920s charm.

The property also includes a detached bonus room, perfect for a home office, gym, creative studio, or podcast/media space, or just extra storage, offering endless possibilities. This cozy cottage blends history, character, and location seamlessly. Don't miss the chance to make this unique LA gem your own.

Unit Size

536 Ft²

Days on Market

50 days

Land Size

0.04 acres

Price per sqft

$1,306

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

Year Built

1923

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Last updated: 10 months ago (CRMLS #SR25263664)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jan 9, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Dec 10, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Nov 11, 2025	Listed by JohnHart Real Estate	$700,000
Listed by JohnHart Real Estate

Property Highlights

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1923

Effective Year Built: 1927
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 4
Bedroom Count: 1
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 17
Building Style: 15
Exterior Walls Type: 12
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 6
Roof Cover Type: 16
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 1,599

Lot Size Depth Feet: 400
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 400
Total Building Area: 536
Building Area: 536
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 6
Heated Square Feet: 536
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: DURAY PLACE
Land Acres: 0000000037
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 0100
Legal Description 1: DU RAY PLACE NE 40 FT OF LOT/SEC 277

Neighborhood

School District Name: Los Angeles Unified School District

Census Tract: 219902

Zoning

Zoning: LARD2

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 42-F5

Parcel: 5048-023-002
Lot: 277
Municipality: WEST /ADAMS/CRENSHAW
Latitude: 34.0294
Longitude: -118.364

Address

Full Address: 5506 Smiley Dr

Address - House Number: 5506
Address - Street Name: Smiley
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: CA
City Name: Los Angeles
Carrier Code: C015
4-Digit Zip Code: 3228
Zip Code: 90016

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $153,140
Tax Rate Code Area: 00-067

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2416

Valuation Date: Aug 04, 2023
Confidence Score: 66
Final Value: 670,852
High Value: 832,972
Low Value: 508,731

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $123,760
Assessed Land Value: $99,013
Assessed Improvements Value: $24,747

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: May 11, 2009

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 01, 2009
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 20
Current Sale Input Document Number: 09-0810006
Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 24, 2008
Previous Sale Contract Date: Sep 19, 2008
Previous Sale Amount: $205,042
Previous Sale Document Type: 69

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$850,000

Sale Price/ft²

$530

Above Asking

0.00%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2668 ft²

Average Home Age

86.5 years

Currently For Sale

1212 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Sergio Becerra, JohnHart Real Estate
Last Updated: 10 months ago
Data Source: CRMLS, MLS# SR25263664

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5506 Smiley Drive

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