Historic-Cultural Monuments are the City of Los Angeles's individually designated landmarks. The program began with the Cultural Heritage Ordinance of 1962, and the city has designated more than 1,300 monuments since, from Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House (monument number 12) to modest bungalows tied to the people who lived in them.
The Cultural Heritage Commission recommends each monument and the City Council approves it. Monuments carry the strongest protection the city offers: exterior changes and demolition go through city historic review. Monuments rarely come to market, and many also carry a Mills Act contract.
Market Snapshot
The Market for Historic-Cultural Monuments
7
For Sale Now
$869K
Median Asking Price
28
Sold, Last 12 Months
$1.07M
Median Sale Price
$825
Median Sale Price per Sq Ft
97.0%
Median Sale-to-List
| City | For Sale | Median Asking | Asking $/Sq Ft | Sold, 12 Mo. | Median Sale | Sale $/Sq Ft | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 6 | $702K | $703 | 25 | $1.1M | $784 | 96.7% |
| Venice | 0 | – | – | 3 | $815K | $1,082 | 102.5% |
| Woodland Hills | 1 | – | – | 0 | – | – | – |
Homes for sale from CRMLS as of ; sales are Historic-Cultural Monuments that closed in the last 12 months. Sale-to-list compares each sale price with the final asking price. A dash means fewer than three homes behind the figure.
For Sale Now
7 Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments for Sale
City of Los Angeles, highest price first, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
None are listed right now. Many historic homes sell before they are widely marketed.
Homes are included when the listing description says the home has a Mills Act contract, is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, is in a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, or is a designated landmark or on a historic register. Mentions of what a home could qualify for are left out. The designation comes from the listing agent and should be confirmed with the city. Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.
What to Know Before You Buy
- Ask for the monument number and the designation report; it describes what made the home significant.
- Plan exterior work with the city's Office of Historic Resources before you buy.
- Ask whether the home also has a Mills Act contract.
- Monuments are a City of Los Angeles program; other cities have their own landmark lists.
Questions
Historic-Cultural Monuments FAQ
How many Historic-Cultural Monuments are for sale right now?
7 homes are for sale in the City of Los Angeles, asking $415,000 to $20,000,000. The most are in Los Angeles, Woodland Hills. 28 sold in the last 12 months at a median price of $1,072,500.
How many Historic-Cultural Monuments are there?
More than 1,300 since the program began in 1962. Only some are private homes, and few are for sale at any time.
Can I change a Historic-Cultural Monument?
Yes, with review. Exterior changes and demolition go through the city's historic review, while interiors are usually more flexible. Ask the Office of Historic Resources what a specific project would need.
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