Former Church | 5,955 SF Lot | Value-Add
Two-Structure Church Compound | Hard Corner on S Central Ave | Florence-Firestone TOD Zone | Vacant
Marketing description
Rare two-structure church compound on a hard corner of South Central Avenue in unincorporated Los Angeles County (Florence-Firestone). Inside the Florence-Firestone TOD Specific Plan zone (SP) — LA County’s mixed-use redevelopment corridor (adopted Feb 2023, Title 22 Ch 22.418).
2,136 SF total improvements (1,608 SF main building + 528 SF second) on a 5,955 SF (0.137 AC) hard corner with dual frontage. Main building: sanctuary with wooden pews, pastor’s office, men’s bathroom, Amana HVAC. Second building: 2 rooms, kitchen, dining. Site: above-ground baptismal pool, fully fenced and paved.
Delivered VACANT ON CLOSE. Turnkey for a congregation, owner-user (daycare, school, nonprofit, clinic), or redeveloper. Priced at $700,000 — $125K below the October 2022 sale of $825,000.
Title in process with California Best Title (Order CBTLA-26004483, Westcor underwriter). Prior-year tax redemption to be satisfied at close through escrow.
Investment highlights
Bessa Properties exclusively presents a rare two-structure church compound on a hard corner of South Central Avenue in unincorporated Los Angeles County (Florence-Firestone community). The property sits inside the Florence-Firestone Transit Oriented District Specific Plan zone (SP), adopted by the LA County Board of Supervisors in February 2023 (LA County Code Title 22 Ch 22.418) to encourage mixed-use redevelopment along the Central Ave corridor and adjacent transit stations.
The site is improved with two detached one-story Class D frame/stucco structures totaling approximately 2,136 SF on a 5,955 SF (0.137 AC) corner lot with dual street frontage at E 84th Place and S Central Ave.
MAIN BUILDING (1,608 SF): Full sanctuary with wooden pews, men's bathroom, dedicated pastor's office, Amana HVAC unit. Signature arched stucco entry with cross.
SECOND BUILDING (528 SF): Two rooms plus kitchen and dining — ideal for fellowship, community meetings, or back-of-house operations.
SITE: Completely fenced with iron perimeter, fully paved, above-ground baptismal pool, rear courtyard connecting both structures.
Delivered VACANT ON CLOSE — turnkey for a congregation, owner-user (daycare, school, nonprofit, clinic, office), or redeveloper pursuing mixed-use under the Florence-Firestone TOD Specific Plan.
Priced at $700,000 — $125,000 below the October 2022 sale price of $825,000. Strong value position in South LA's revitalizing Central Avenue corridor, minutes to I-110 and I-105 with direct line of sight to Downtown Los Angeles.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Two detached structures on 5,955 SF (0.137 AC) hard-corner lot
• Built 1947, Class D frame/stucco
• Sanctuary with wooden pews, pastor's office, men's bathroom (main bldg)
• Kitchen + dining + 2 rooms (second bldg)
• Above-ground baptismal pool, fully fenced and paved
• Vacant on close — immediate occupancy
• $125K BELOW prior 2022 sale price of $825,000
• Florence-Firestone TOD Specific Plan zone (SP) — County-encouraged redev corridor
• Hard corner with dual frontage on S Central Avenue
• Title in process — California Best Title / Westcor
Buyer to verify all material facts including SF, lot size, zoning, permitted uses, entitlements, condition, environmental conditions, and tax/title status. Prior-year property tax redemption obligations to be satisfied at close through escrow; 2025–26 taxes are paid current.
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