A Historic Preservation Overlay Zone is a neighborhood-wide historic district in the City of Los Angeles. The city adopted the HPOZ ordinance in 1979 and has 35 zones today, ranging from about 50 parcels to more than 4,000 properties, among them Angelino Heights, Highland Park and Garvanza, Carthay Circle, Miracle Mile, Wilshire Park and Jefferson Park.
Each zone has a preservation plan and a board that reviews exterior work. Homes are either contributors, which add to the district's historic character, or non-contributors. Contributors usually have the stronger rules and may qualify for a Mills Act contract.
Market Snapshot
The Market for HPOZ Homes
46
For Sale Now
$1.59M
Median Asking Price
105
Sold, Last 12 Months
$1.4M
Median Sale Price
$749
Median Sale Price per Sq Ft
98.4%
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 | 44 | $1.6M | $676 | 102 | $1.39M | $749 | 98.6% |
| Van Nuys | 2 | – | – | 0 | – | – | – |
| West Hollywood | 0 | – | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Granada Hills | 0 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – |
Homes for sale from CRMLS as of ; sales are HPOZ homes 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
46 Homes for Sale in Los Angeles HPOZs
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 whether the home is a contributor or a non-contributor; the rules differ.
- Read the zone's preservation plan before you plan windows, additions or a new garage.
- Major work on a contributor needs a Certificate of Appropriateness; smaller projects go through a simpler review.
- Contributors may qualify for a Mills Act contract if the home does not already have one.
Questions
HPOZ Homes FAQ
How many HPOZ homes are for sale right now?
46 homes are for sale in the City of Los Angeles, asking $625,000 to $4,295,000. The most are in Los Angeles, Van Nuys. 105 sold in the last 12 months at a median price of $1,399,000.
What is an HPOZ?
A Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, a historic district in the City of Los Angeles with its own preservation plan and review board. There are 35 of them.
What is a contributor in an HPOZ?
A home that adds to the historic character of the district. Contributors have stronger rules for exterior changes than non-contributors.
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