Los Angeles City Historical Monument
Buyers Wanted
1851-1853 1/2 Kelton Avenue
Tri-plex: 3 units plus 3-car garage at 1851, 1853 and 1853 1/2
Kelton Avenue
Location: "Baja Westwood." (Westwood South of Santa
Monica) [Thomas Guide Page 632, B-5]
Lot size: 135 x 49
Zoning: R-3
Property Includes:
2-bedroom with fireplace, upstairs;
2-bedroom with fireplace, downstairs;
1-bedroom, carriage house apartment;
3-car garage
Rents: Similar rental units in the area are offered in the
approximate range of $1,100 - $1,450 for one-bedroom; $1,650 -
$2400 for two-bedroom.
Purchase Price: The property was purchased in November, 2002 for
approximately $975,000.
Additional Information: This
property was recently added to the City's list of cultural and
historic monuments. It is one of a string of 1929-1930 examples
of the early Janss-conceived plan for Westwood Hills. The
property boasts several stunning brick Art Deco fireplaces with
stepped niches and exquisite tile work featured in several
publications. Two doors north is a four-plex designed by
architect Allen G. Siple, who went on to design the Beverly Hills
Police Buildings, the Webb School Buildings, Mandeville House and
a cluster of historic courtyard dwellings called the Grove. The
Kelton property embodies the California Mediterranean-style of
architecture with sculpted entry, Spanish-tile roof and original
intact Art Deco elements, including tiled kitchens and baths.
Historic monument status confers some financial benefits,
including property tax adjustments and tax credits. A link to the
Los Angeles Conservancy booklet describing these benefits is
available below.
CONTACT:
Email: saveKelton3@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.elevenshadows.com/Kelton/buyers.htm;
[Via Google or Yahoo: "Kelton properties" or
"Kelton Duplexes"]
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Financial Incentives for Preserving Historic Buildings What financial incentives and other programs exist to help make preservation economically feasible? This Los Angeles Conservancy publication, available in its entirety here, covers the basics of income tax credits, property tax reductions, facade easements, and the California Historical Building Code. Click here for 1.5 MB .pdf file to download.
Application for Historic Monument Status
The Cultural Heritage Commission Review Process
Arguments that a Developer May Make Against Historical Preservation
Next Steps After Properties Have Been Designated Historical Monuments
How Can I Help Save The Historic Kelton Homes?
We Are Looking For Buyers For The Historic Kelton Homes
Email the Kelton Avenue Ad Hoc Committee
