$849,000
431 W 78th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003

About this home

Three units on a gated large corner lot. One vacant and move-in ready. Two occupied and generating $4,307.79 per month. This is the kind of property that works for almost any buyer. The front unit is a fully remodeled 3 bed / 2 bath spanning 1,248 sq ft with hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded windows, and remodeled bathrooms throughout. It is currently vacant and will be delivered vacant at close of escrow, giving a new owner the option to occupy the front home while the two rear units offset the mortgage, or lease it at market rate projected at $3,200 per month. All three units are fully detached, each with their own private entrance, offering tenants a level of privacy that is uncommon at this price point. The two rear units are both occupied on month to month tenancies. The middle unit is a 2 bed / 1 bath generating $2157.79 per month and the ADU, a fully permitted 2 bed / 1 bath constructed in 2021, is generating $2,150 per month. Combined in place income on the two rear units is $4,307.79 per month. Tenants pay all utilities with the exception of water. At full occupancy the property projects $8,200 per month across 2,415 sq ft of total building area. The property is LAR3 zoned, well maintained, and positioned minutes from Downtown LA, USC, and major freeways. Whether you are an owner occupant, a seasoned investor, or a 1031 exchange buyer, the in place income, the vacant front unit, and the underlying zoning make this one of the more compelling three unit opportunities available in South Los Angeles today. First Showings to be May 2nd 2026.


7 bed
- bath
2,415 sqft
0.14 acres
Multi Family
Built 1923
Your payment
$3,984/mo at 2.81%
You save $7,240/year compared to a new mortgage.

FHA loan: $490,994 at 2.81%
Gap loan: $0
Payment details
Home price
$849,000

Down payment
$358,005

Total loan (2.81%)
$490,994
FHA loan (2.81%)
$490,994
Gap loan (7.13%)
$0

Term
24 yrs 7 mo

Tax rate

× $849,000 = $11,631/yr

Premium

Include loan insurance
Loan insurance on FHA loans is generally permanent. An exception applies when the original down payment was 10% or more, permitting removal after 11 years from origination.
Fees
Water/sewer
Electricity
Internet
Gas

Open house
May 2 • 11AM - 2PM
Neighborhood
FAQ

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To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

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When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: May 02, 2026 05:19 am
Listing agent: Samuel Woldeyesus
Listing provided courtesy of: Compass, (310) 230-5478
Details provided by CRMLS and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #OC26086627
Payment calculations are estimates and exact amounts will be confirmed by your agent.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of May 02 2026 - 17:28 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. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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