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 squarely inside the Florence-Firestone Transit Oriented District Specific Plan zone, adopted by the County Board of Supervisors in February 2023 to encourage mixed-use development along the Central Ave corridor and the A-Line transit stations.
The site is improved with two detached one-story Class D frame/stucco structures on a 5,950 SF (~0.137 AC) corner lot with dual street frontage at E 84th Place and S Central Ave. Total improvements: 2,136 SF.
MAIN BUILDING (1,608 SF): Full sanctuary with wooden pews, men's bathroom, and dedicated pastor's office. Amana HVAC unit serves the sanctuary. Signature arched entry with cross still in place on the stucco facade.
SECOND BUILDING (528 SF): Two basic rooms plus a kitchen and dining area, ideal for fellowship, community meetings, or back-of-house operations.
SITE: Completely fenced with iron perimeter security, fully paved, includes an above-ground baptismal pool, rear courtyard connecting both structures, and 10 on-site parking spaces (4.68/1,000 SF ratio).
Offered VACANT on close — a congregation can move in and begin services immediately, an owner-user can operate as daycare / school / nonprofit / clinic / office, or a redeveloper can pursue mixed-use redevelopment subject to County DRP approvals under the Florence-Firestone TOD Specific Plan.
PRICED AT $700,000 — a meaningful discount to 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:
- 2,136 SF total across two detached structures (1,608 main + 528 second)
- 5,950 SF (~0.137 AC) hard-corner lot
- Built 1947, Class D frame/stucco
- Full sanctuary with wooden pews, pastor's office, men's bathroom
- Kitchen + dining + 2 rooms (second building)
- Above-ground baptismal pool
- Amana HVAC in sanctuary
- Completely fenced and fully paved
- 10 on-site parking spaces
- Hard corner — dual frontage on 84th Pl + S Central Ave
- Florence-Firestone TOD Specific Plan zone — supports mixed-use redev
- Vacant on close
- APN 6028-024-006
- Prior sale: $825K (Oct 2022)
All cash or conventional financing accepted. Seller will consider all reasonable offers. Buyer to verify all details including SF and permit history. Tours by appointment only.