Los Angeles Homes with Special Purpose Subtype

Los Angeles Homes with Special Purpose Subtype

Welcome to Los Angeles, California – a vibrant metropolis where sun-soaked beaches meet bustling urban life. Known as the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is a city that effortlessly blends culture, creativity, and diversity. From the iconic Hollywood sign to the stunning views of Griffith Observatory, this city offers a unique lifestyle that attracts dreamers and doers alike.

Nestled within Los Angeles County, this sprawling city boasts a variety of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character. Whether you're drawn to the trendy streets of Silver Lake, the luxurious homes of Beverly Hills, or the artistic vibe of Venice, there’s a perfect spot for everyone. The city’s rich tapestry of cultures is reflected in its culinary scene, art galleries, and vibrant festivals, making it a true melting pot of experiences.

For those seeking homes with a special purpose, Los Angeles offers an array of options that cater to various needs. From eco-friendly residences designed for sustainable living to multi-generational homes that foster family togetherness, the city is committed to innovative living solutions. You’ll find spaces that are not just houses, but homes that embody a lifestyle – whether it’s a modern loft that doubles as an artist’s studio or a spacious property with room for a home office and gym.

Los Angeles is more than just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle filled with opportunity, creativity, and community. Explore the possibilities of finding your dream home in this dynamic city, where every corner holds the promise of new adventures.

Newest Los Angeles Homes with Special Purpose Subtype

$1,100,000
DW26161475 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rare commercial opportunity in the heart of Boyle Heights! This 2010 sq ft freestanding commercial property is currently configured as a restaurant with bread production capabilities. Being offered with an extensive inventory of commercial baking and restaurant food production equipment. Although the business is not open to the public. This property presents an outstanding opportunity for a bakery, wholesale food producer, commissary kitchen, catering company, specialty food manufacturer, restaurant operator, or investor seeking an established food production facility. The sale includes the real property together with a substantial inventory of commercial bakery and kitchen equipment (equipment inventory available upon request). Existing improvements offer the potential to resume various operations or be adapted for a variety of commercial food production uses (subject to buyer verification of zoning and governmental requirements). Located just minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, the Arts District, USC Medical Center, Union Station, and major freeway corridors (I-5, I-10, US-101, and SR-60), the property benefits from outstanding accessibility, a dense surrounding population, and strong daily traffic.

1949 E 1st, Los Angeles
$1,300,000
DW26149741 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Great opportunity to step into a fully operational Mexican Food Restaurant with a track record of over 20 years serving this area. It is in the heart of East Los Angeles. All the equipment and furnishings are included in the sale. A beer and wine license is also included. The real property and the business opportunity are being sold together. The owner may consider selling the business opportunity and leasing the building.

5949 Whittier, Los Angeles
$500,000
PW26132738 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Prime opportunity in the Vernon/Florence industrial corridor. This 2,508 SF light-industrial building sits on a 5,057 SF lot with LAMR1 zoning, offering flexible use for manufacturing, storage, distribution, or owner-user operations. The property has been vacant for several years, providing a clean slate for redevelopment or repositioning. Priced at $500,000, this asset represents one of the most affordable industrial entries in Los Angeles. Investors gain land value, zoning versatility, and the ability to reposition or lease at market industrial rates. Ideal for owner-users, auto operators, or value-add investors seeking long-term appreciation in a supply-constrained industrial zone. Gated lot with street access and close proximity to major transportation routes serving the South LA industrial hub. Buyer to verify all permitted uses and building specifications. Property sold as-is.

5739 Long Beach Avenue, Los Angeles
$2,100,000
HD26120100 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church BLDG.
Investor’s Dream | Church Campus | Redevelopment Opportunity | R4/C2 Zoning Exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly visible church campus in the heart of South Los Angeles with significant redevelopment potential. Located on R4 High Density Residential and C2 Commercial zoning, this property offers a rare opportunity for investors, developers, churches, nonprofits, affordable housing organizations, educational institutions, and community-serving users. The property is currently operating as a place of worship and includes a sanctuary, fellowship areas, administrative offices, kitchen facilities, an indoor baptismal pool, and a secured electric-gated campus. Its zoning creates multiple possibilities for redevelopment or adaptive reuse (subject to City of Los Angeles approvals), making this an outstanding long-term investment in one of Los Angeles’ strongest infill markets. * Prime South Los Angeles location * R4 High Density Residential Zoning * C2 Commercial Zoning * Existing Church Campus * Sanctuary * Fellowship Hall * Administrative Offices * Kitchen Facilities * Secure Electric-Gated Property * Select Furniture Included * Select Kitchen Equipment Included * PA/Sound System Included * Excellent Street Visibility * Easy Access to Major Freeways * Strong Redevelopment Potential * Opportunity Zone area should be independently verified by buyer Potential Uses (Subject to City Approval) The R4/C2 zoning creates numerous possibilities for future development or adaptive reuse. Residential Development * High-density apartment * Affordable housing * Workforce housing * Senior housing * Supportive housing * Mixed-income housing Mixed-Use Development * Residential over retail * Live/work development * Mixed-use commercial center * Transit-oriented development Religious & Community Uses * Church * Worship Center * Faith-Based Campus * Religious School * Bible College * Christian Academy Educational Uses * Private School * Charter Schoolg * Daycare * Adult Education * Vocational Training Center * Learning Center Community & Institutional Uses * Community Center * Nonprofit Headquarters * Counseling Center * Food Distribution Program * Youth Center * Senior Center * Family Resource Center * Social Services Facility Commercial Uses (Subject to Permitted Uses) * Professional Offices * Medical Offices * Wellness Center * Event Facility * Conference Center * Cultural Center

6001 S Hoover Street, Los Angeles
$799,900
DW26109038 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-maintained and fully equipped childcare facility in the heart of South Los Angeles. Currently operating as a licensed daycare and preschool approved for up to 38 children, this turnkey property is thoughtfully designed to support a thriving educational environment. The facility features four spacious classrooms, three child-friendly bathrooms, and a dedicated computer learning room ideal for advanced instruction and student enrichment. The classrooms come fully furnished, and the outdoor play equipment is included, offering a seamless transition for an owner-user or investor seeking immediate operational readiness. Strategically located in South Los Angeles, the property enjoys close proximity to local shopping, dining, schools, and essential services, with convenient access to the 110 Freeway, USC, Downtown Los Angeles, Inglewood, and surrounding metropolitan areas. This prime location offers outstanding accessibility within a vibrant and growing community. The property is currently leased at $6,000 per month on a long-term 84-month lease, providing stable income potential for investors.

7422 S Western Avenue, Los Angeles
$1,750,000
CV26086094 MLS ⋅ Active Status
BEST PRICED multi-use/church/wedding venue site in LA! Recently appraised in May 2024 at $2,500,000, providing strong third-party support for value. Ownership is pursuing an accelerated sale due to financing and carrying-cost pressures associated with an existing loan structure, creating immediate opportunity pricing for qualified buyers. This is a great opportunity to acquire a two-story multi-use institutional facility offered together with an adjacent dedicated parking lot in the heart of South Los Angeles. The offering includes two parcels totaling approximately 12,012 SF of land with an improved building of approximately 9,688 SF, featuring two large halls across the first and second floors (approx. 4,600+/- SF and 4,606+/- SF respectively), allowing for flexible or simultaneous use configurations. Currently utilized as a church, the property is also entitled for multi-use including religious facility, private club, nonprofit, assembly hall, and event-based uses, offering a versatile layout for religious use, private events, wedding venue, educational programs, nonprofit organizations, community services, or other assembly uses (buyer to verify). Improvements include two large assembly halls with stage/podium areas, classrooms, offices, storage, multiple restrooms, a large commercial-style kitchen, wide central staircase, multiple entrances/exits, and high ceilings throughout. The adjacent parcel provides approximately 22 on-site parking spaces with alley access, a rare and valuable feature for urban properties. Additional features include 400-amp electrical service, roof permits in 2019 (buyer to verify), and overall clean, functional condition. A small secured telecom equipment room (approx. 160 SF, less than 2% of the building) is subject to an existing easement. Centrally located with convenient access to Downtown Los Angeles, major corridors, and surrounding dense residential neighborhoods with strong demand for institutional and community-based uses. Ideal for church, school, nonprofit, community facility, event use, owner-user, investor, or redevelopment multifamily opportunity. All information, including square footage, permits, zoning, and use, is approximate and subject to buyer investigation.

7101 Menlo, Los Angeles
$2,188,888
DW26085288 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-owned auto body and full-service mechanic shop serving the Los Angeles area since 1975. With nearly five decades of continuous operation, this business has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, loyal clientele, and consistent performance. This turnkey operation offers a comprehensive range of services, including collision repair, auto body restoration, paint services, engine diagnostics, brake and suspension work, and general automotive maintenance. The business benefits from repeat customers, word-of-mouth referrals, and long-standing relationships within the community. The facility is fully equipped to handle both body and mechanical work, providing a seamless, one-stop solution for customers. Its longevity and trusted name present a solid foundation for continued success, with significant potential for growth through expanded marketing, extended hours, or additional service offerings. Ideal for an owner-operator or an investor looking to step into a proven business with a strong track record in a high-demand market.

715 Witmer, Los Angeles
$2,300,000
DW26082601 MLS ⋅ Active Status
This property is located within the surrounding area of new developments in the Crenshaw, Baldwin Hills, and Leimert Park areas—especially around the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor—have created a strong narrative of revitalization. Use this momentum to frame the property as Located in a transit-oriented development (TOD) hotspot Surrounded by successful mixed-use, retail, and residential projects Part of a neighborhood undergoing major public and private investment This gives buyers confidence that the area is already validated by developers. This property is a producing income property Four bays. This property has two parcels. Corner lot in the historical famous Crenshaw Blvd surrounding. Great for investors delight

4301 Crenshaw, Los Angeles
$2,000,000
SB26070341 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church BLDG.
Rare triple-lot R4 development opportunity! Existing church structure spans two adjoining R4-zoned parcels, creating a unique and larger-scale multifamily development site or an opportunity to expand your ministry. The improved parcel is approximately 10,350 SF, plus an adjacent 5,200 SF vacant lot (SB26071587), totaling approximately 15,550 SF. Property is being sold for land value, and both parcels must be sold together. Ideal for developers, churches, and investors seeking a major project with strong upside. Centrally located near major corridors, transit, and neighborhood amenities.

7405 Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles
$1,125,000
PW26011538 MLS ⋅ Active Status
10527 Compton Ave presents a rare redevelopment or owner-user opportunity on a prominent corner lot at Compton Ave and 106th Street in South Los Angeles. Built in 1960 and renovated in 2008, this two-story community facility offers approximately 4,930 square feet of building area (buyer to verify) on a 7,139 square foot lot. Currently configured as a church, the property features a large sanctuary with high ceilings, a flexible layout suitable for assembly or adaptive reuse, multiple private offices, and two ADA-compliant restrooms (men’s and women’s). One office includes an en-suite bathroom, ideal for pastor’s quarters or on-site administrative use. The second floor includes an open multipurpose area and a kitchen, providing additional functionality for community programming, meetings, education, or support services. The fully fenced site includes approximately 10 on-site parking spaces, a valuable amenity for both redevelopment and owner-user operations. The property is zoned QR4-1 and is located within an Opportunity Zone and Urban Agriculture Zone, with potential eligibility for ED1 and Assembly Bill 2334 incentives, offering possible pathways for affordable housing, community-oriented redevelopment, or other opportunity-driven projects (buyer to verify all zoning and incentive applicability). The site benefits from strong local and regional accessibility, with Compton Ave averaging approximately 13,226 vehicles per day and convenient proximity to the 105 and 110 Freeways, which carry approximately 217,000–285,000 and 268,000–317,000 vehicles per day, respectively, providing excellent visibility and connectivity. While the property will require some TLC and updating, it offers solid construction, existing infrastructure, and meaningful upside for churches, nonprofits, developers, or owner-users seeking to establish or reposition a long-term community anchor in South Los Angeles.

10527 Compton, Los Angeles
$350,000
GD26010351 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Prime location at San Pedro Mart, Unit H4, with quick and easy access to major freeways. Surrounded by high-traffic apparel wholesale businesses, this unit is ideal for a showroom, wholesale office, or distribution use. Located in the heart of the Los Angeles Fashion District — the true mecca of the apparel industry — offering excellent exposure and strong networking opportunities for fashion-related businesses. Perfect for businesses seeking visibility, convenience, and long-term growth.

1100 S San Pedro Street Unit H4, Los Angeles
$999,000
PW25180032 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Great income property for investors with 3 auto mechanic professional stores on property, one being an auto glass store, one is smog check shop, and 3rd is auto repair shop. All tenants are good long term tenants. Property also has a billboard ad that pays every month. Total income for all 3 shops and billboard is $4,350/month. Owner never raised tenants rent so new owner can sign new lease with tenants for much higher rent rates. Location is in prime location with tons of traffic. Property has never had vacancy. Don't miss out on this investment opportunity !

640 E Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles
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