Industrial Flex Space in El Sereno
$765,000
5254 Alhambra Ave
# of Units: 1
Year Built: 1939
Market CAP Rate: 3.31%
Price/SF: $354
Building SF: 2,160
Lot SF: 2,500
Zoning: LAMR1
APN: 5217-019-011
Description
5254 Alhambra Ave offers an exceptional investment or owner-user opportunity in El Sereno, one of Northeast Los Angeles’ evolving commercial corridors. This fantastic live-work creative space is currently divided into 2 main areas: the front is currently used for events, pop-ups, etc. and the rear is used as a live-work creative studio with a small bedroom and back room that is separate from the main living/studio space. The building was originally one large area, and the dividing wall can be removed to restore it to one large commercial space if desired. Priced to sell, the property sits on an approximately 2,500 SF lot and features a 2,160 SF commercial building, plus an additional 300 SF bonus exterior storage (Buyer to verify).
Upgraded interiors feature polished concrete floors, 2 skylights, 3 mini splits, 2 remodeled bathrooms, upgraded 3 phase electrical, and part of the roof has been replaced in the last 3 years. There is unofficial parking up against the building that could fit 3-4 cars. Located extremely close to Cal State LA and Alhambra, the property benefits from excellent access to surrounding restaurants, cafés, retail, and neighborhood businesses.
Location
El Sereno is a hillside neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles known for its quiet residential streets, Spanish-style homes, bungalows, mid-century properties, and scenic hillside views. Located between Downtown LA and Pasadena, the community offers convenient access to both while maintaining a more relaxed, neighborhood-oriented feel. El Sereno is also known for Ascot Hills Park, hiking trails, green spaces, and its growing local dining and coffee scene. In 2026, the median home sale price in El Sereno is approximately $828,000.
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Located on Alhambra Ave which links Cal State LA with El Sereno, Lincoln Heights, and Boyle Heights. Nestled among other
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This fantastic live-work creative space is currently divided into 2 main areas - the front is used for events, pop-ups, etc. and the rear is used as a live-work creative studio with a small bedroom and back room that is separate from the main living space. The space was originally one large area, and the dividing wall can be removed to restore it to one large commercial space if desired.
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Would make a fantastic creative office, art/photography studio, showroom, retail, investment, and more.
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Interiors feature polished concrete floors, 2 skylights, 3 mini splits, 2 remodeled bathrooms, upgraded electrical, and part of the roof has been replaced in the last 3 years.
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Additional bonus storage space behind structure (approx. 300 SF)
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LAMR1 Light Industrial zoning (Buyer to verify) provides flexibility for a variety of commercial, industrial, creative, and retail uses.
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3 Phase 120/240V power (upgraded main panel) capabilities accommodate a wide range of potential business operations
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Owner-user potential allows a business to occupy and customize the property while benefiting from the flexibility of the layout & area
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Investment potential with multiple possible future uses

























