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Homes for Sale Near University of Southern California

Review active homes for sale within 3 miles of University of Southern California's campus. Select a listing to view details, or inquire about a specific property.

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0.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · University Park

4 bd 3 ba 2,100 sqft$850,000

Spacious 4-bedroom home near USC. Updated kitchen, three full baths, large backyard. Walk to campus — strong rental-demand area. Four-bedroom layout works well for student-roommate scenarios.

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0.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · University Park

4 bd 3 ba 2,100 sqft$850,000

Spacious 4-bedroom home near USC. Updated kitchen, three full baths, large backyard. Walk to campus — strong rental-demand area. Four-bedroom layout works well for student-roommate scenarios.

For Sale

0.3 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

2 bd 2 ba 920 sqft$495,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near Expo Park and USC. In-unit laundry, secured building, walk to campus. Popular with parent buyers and graduate students.

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0.3 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

2 bd 2 ba 920 sqft$495,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near Expo Park and USC. In-unit laundry, secured building, walk to campus. Popular with parent buyers and graduate students.

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0.3 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,400 sqft$725,000

Spacious 3-bedroom condo with city views. Gourmet kitchen, master suite, two balconies, pool and gym in building. Walk to USC, Galen Center, and the Coliseum.

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0.3 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,400 sqft$725,000

Spacious 3-bedroom condo with city views. Gourmet kitchen, master suite, two balconies, pool and gym in building. Walk to USC, Galen Center, and the Coliseum.

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0.4 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

2 bd 2 ba 1,100 sqft$650,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo on Figueroa near USC. Open floor plan, in-unit laundry, secured parking. Walk to campus and the USC Village. Excellent parent-purchase or investor condo in University Park.

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0.4 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

2 bd 2 ba 1,100 sqft$650,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo on Figueroa near USC. Open floor plan, in-unit laundry, secured parking. Walk to campus and the USC Village. Excellent parent-purchase or investor condo in University Park.

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0.5 miles from campus

Condo · North University Park

2 bd 2 ba 1,050 sqft$580,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo north of USC. In-unit laundry, gated parking, community fitness center. Short walk to campus and Expo Park. Turnkey parent-purchase option.

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0.5 miles from campus

Condo · North University Park

2 bd 2 ba 1,050 sqft$580,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo north of USC. In-unit laundry, gated parking, community fitness center. Short walk to campus and Expo Park. Turnkey parent-purchase option.

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0.6 miles from campus

Condo · Vermont Square

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$520,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo on Vermont Avenue. In-unit laundry, underground parking, newer construction. Short walk to USC — great value for parent buyers near campus.

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0.6 miles from campus

Condo · Vermont Square

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$520,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo on Vermont Avenue. In-unit laundry, underground parking, newer construction. Short walk to USC — great value for parent buyers near campus.

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0.7 miles from campus

Condo · North University Park

1 bd 1 ba 780 sqft$445,000

Modern 1-bedroom condo north of campus. In-unit laundry, secured parking, newer building. Walk to USC and Expo Park. Ideal for graduate students or parent buy-and-hold.

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0.7 miles from campus

Condo · North University Park

1 bd 1 ba 780 sqft$445,000

Modern 1-bedroom condo north of campus. In-unit laundry, secured parking, newer building. Walk to USC and Expo Park. Ideal for graduate students or parent buy-and-hold.

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0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · Chesterfield Square

3 bd 2 ba 1,650 sqft$780,000

Renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on Hope Street. Updated kitchen with quartz counters, hardwood floors, private backyard. Short drive to USC — excellent for parent buyers or investors.

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0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · Chesterfield Square

3 bd 2 ba 1,650 sqft$780,000

Renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on Hope Street. Updated kitchen with quartz counters, hardwood floors, private backyard. Short drive to USC — excellent for parent buyers or investors.

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0.3 miles from campus

Los Angeles, CA 90007 · University Park

$850,000 4 bd 3 ba 2,100 sqft

Spacious 4-bedroom home near USC. Updated kitchen, three full baths, large backyard. Walk to campus — strong rental-demand area. Four-bedroom layout works well for student-roommate scenarios.

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Rent vs. Own + Cash-Flow Snapshot

Compare estimated nearby rent with the cost of owning this property. Roommate contributions may offset part of the payment, but all figures require review.

Rent Nearby

$3,800/mo

4 beds × $950/mo

Own This Property

$5,389/mo

Estimated payment @ 7.25%

Monthly Gap

-$1,589/mo

DSCR: 0.71x

Simple read: Estimated comparable rent is $3,800/mo. The estimated monthly ownership cost is $5,389/mo, creating an estimated difference of $1,589/mo before appreciation, tax treatment, principal reduction, maintenance changes, vacancies, or rent changes.

Roommate Rent Offset

If the student occupies one bedroom, up to 3 additional bedrooms may potentially be used by roommates. At an estimated $950 per occupied roommate bedroom, the projected monthly offset would be approximately $2,850.

Roommate income is not guaranteed. Lease gaps, turnover, non-payment, occupancy rules, and changing rental conditions may affect actual contributions.

Monthly Ownership Estimate

Estimated monthly costs with local-service review points for each line. Confirm actual financing, taxes, insurance, association charges, utilities, and management costs with qualified professionals.

Purchase Scenario

$850,000

est. price · 25% down ($212,500)

Principal & Interest

30-yr @ 7.25% · loan $637,500

$4,349/mo

Property Tax

~1.2% effective rate on $850,000

$857/mo

Homeowners / Hazard / Flood InsuranceConfirm during review

$2,200/yr estimate · varies by location, coverage, carrier

$183/mo

HOA / Condo DuesConfirm during review

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$0/mo

Property ManagementEducational estimate

~8% of gross rent · leasing, maintenance, rent collection

$304/mo

Internet / Utilities SetupConfirm during review

Student-friendly plan estimate · varies by provider

$80/mo

Move-In / Setup ReserveEducational estimate

Monthly reserve for furniture, storage, move-in costs

$200/mo

Estimated Total Monthly Ownership Cost

$5,973/mo

vs. $3,800/mo estimated rent

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Rent Nearby

$3,800/mo

Est. PITIA

$5,389/mo

Est. Diff

-$1,589/mo

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Comparable Nearby Options

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0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · 3 bd / 2 ba · $780,000

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0.3 miles from campus

Condo · 3 bd / 2 ba · $725,000

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0.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · University Park

4 bd 3 ba 2,100 sqft$850,000

Spacious 4-bedroom home near USC. Updated kitchen, three full baths, large backyard. Walk to campus — strong rental-demand area. Four-bedroom layout works well for student-roommate scenarios.

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0.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · University Park

4 bd 3 ba 2,100 sqft$850,000

Spacious 4-bedroom home near USC. Updated kitchen, three full baths, large backyard. Walk to campus — strong rental-demand area. Four-bedroom layout works well for student-roommate scenarios.

For Sale

0.3 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

2 bd 2 ba 920 sqft$495,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near Expo Park and USC. In-unit laundry, secured building, walk to campus. Popular with parent buyers and graduate students.

For Sale

1 / 4

0.3 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

2 bd 2 ba 920 sqft$495,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near Expo Park and USC. In-unit laundry, secured building, walk to campus. Popular with parent buyers and graduate students.

For Sale

0.3 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,400 sqft$725,000

Spacious 3-bedroom condo with city views. Gourmet kitchen, master suite, two balconies, pool and gym in building. Walk to USC, Galen Center, and the Coliseum.

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0.3 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

3 bd 2 ba 1,400 sqft$725,000

Spacious 3-bedroom condo with city views. Gourmet kitchen, master suite, two balconies, pool and gym in building. Walk to USC, Galen Center, and the Coliseum.

For Sale

0.4 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

2 bd 2 ba 1,100 sqft$650,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo on Figueroa near USC. Open floor plan, in-unit laundry, secured parking. Walk to campus and the USC Village. Excellent parent-purchase or investor condo in University Park.

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1 / 4

0.4 miles from campus

Condo · University Park

2 bd 2 ba 1,100 sqft$650,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo on Figueroa near USC. Open floor plan, in-unit laundry, secured parking. Walk to campus and the USC Village. Excellent parent-purchase or investor condo in University Park.

For Sale

0.5 miles from campus

Condo · North University Park

2 bd 2 ba 1,050 sqft$580,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo north of USC. In-unit laundry, gated parking, community fitness center. Short walk to campus and Expo Park. Turnkey parent-purchase option.

For Sale

1 / 4

0.5 miles from campus

Condo · North University Park

2 bd 2 ba 1,050 sqft$580,000

Modern 2-bedroom condo north of USC. In-unit laundry, gated parking, community fitness center. Short walk to campus and Expo Park. Turnkey parent-purchase option.

For Sale

0.6 miles from campus

Condo · Vermont Square

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$520,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo on Vermont Avenue. In-unit laundry, underground parking, newer construction. Short walk to USC — great value for parent buyers near campus.

For Sale

1 / 4

0.6 miles from campus

Condo · Vermont Square

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$520,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo on Vermont Avenue. In-unit laundry, underground parking, newer construction. Short walk to USC — great value for parent buyers near campus.

For Sale

0.7 miles from campus

Condo · North University Park

1 bd 1 ba 780 sqft$445,000

Modern 1-bedroom condo north of campus. In-unit laundry, secured parking, newer building. Walk to USC and Expo Park. Ideal for graduate students or parent buy-and-hold.

For Sale

1 / 4

0.7 miles from campus

Condo · North University Park

1 bd 1 ba 780 sqft$445,000

Modern 1-bedroom condo north of campus. In-unit laundry, secured parking, newer building. Walk to USC and Expo Park. Ideal for graduate students or parent buy-and-hold.

For Sale

0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · Chesterfield Square

3 bd 2 ba 1,650 sqft$780,000

Renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on Hope Street. Updated kitchen with quartz counters, hardwood floors, private backyard. Short drive to USC — excellent for parent buyers or investors.

For Sale

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0.8 miles from campus

Single-Family · Chesterfield Square

3 bd 2 ba 1,650 sqft$780,000

Renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on Hope Street. Updated kitchen with quartz counters, hardwood floors, private backyard. Short drive to USC — excellent for parent buyers or investors.

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Market Snapshot

University of Southern California / Los Angeles housing data

Public data sources for evaluating college-area housing decisions. Not investment advice. Not a guarantee of rental income, appreciation, or loan approval.

Data verified: 2026-08-02

University Demand

44,046

Total Enrollment

32,991

Undergraduate

11,055

Graduate

6,200

First-Year Class

94%

Retention Rate

66%

4-Year Graduation Rate

SourceOfficial University Facts — University of Southern California · Fall 2024

On-Campus vs Off-Campus Housing

First-Year Live-On Required

On-Campus Housing Guaranteed

82%

First-Year in Univ. Housing

18%

First-Year Off Campus / Commute

20%

All Undergrads in Univ. Housing

80%

All Undergrads Off Campus / Commute

USC does not require first-year students to live on campus. A majority of undergraduates live off campus, creating a deep private housing market in Los Angeles.

SourceOfficial Common Data Set — University of Southern California, Section F · 2024–2025 Common Data Set

Local Housing Baseline — Los Angeles

$812,000

Median Owner-Occupied Home Value

$1,787/mo

Median Gross Rent

36.6%

Owner-Occupied Housing Rate

$2,850

Median Monthly Owner Cost (w/ Mortgage)

3,821,000

City Population

1,400,000

Households

SourceU.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Los Angeles, CA · 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates

When students typically move off campus

First-Year Live-On Required

On-Campus Housing Guaranteed

82%

First-Year Students in Univ. Housing

18%

First-Year Students Off Campus / Commute

20%

All Undergrads in Univ. Housing

80%

All Undergrads Off Campus / Commute

What this means for housing decisions

USC does not require first-year students to live on campus, but many do. Approximately 65% of all undergraduates live off campus, creating a large off-campus housing market in central Los Angeles.

SourceOfficial Common Data Set — University of Southern California, Section F · 2024–2025 Common Data Set

Parent Rent-vs-Buy Trigger

•4+ years of housing needed
•No freshman live-on requirement — immediate off-campus option
•Most undergrads live off campus or commute
•Rent alternative: median rent $1,787/mo
•Roommate income potential from other students
•Ownership horizon: typically 3–5 years
•Resale after graduation — parent/investor buyer pool
•Property management if parent is out of town
•Financing: second home vs investment property classification

Investor Cash-Flow Trigger

•Strong off-campus demand — 80% of undergrads off campus
•Rent-by-room potential near campus
•School-year lease timing (Aug–Jul typical)
•Turnover risk between academic years
•Maintenance and management load
•DSCR review: rent vs debt service
•Local owner-occupancy rate: 36.6% — context for rental demand
•Exit strategy: sell to parent buyer, investor, or owner-occupant

Seller / Refi / Hold Trigger

•Current lease status and rental history
•Campus proximity and property condition
•Buyer pool: parents, investors, owner-occupants
•Sell vs hold: compare net proceeds with ongoing rental income
•Refinance / cash-out review
•School-year timing: list before leasing season
•Equity position and market conditions

Financing Trigger

•Parent purchase financing (owner-occupied or second home)
•Second-home vs investment property classification
•Investment-property loan options
•DSCR loan review for rental-backed properties
•Refinance and cash-out options
•Down payment sensitivity by loan type
•Insurance, property tax, and HOA review

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Compare Neighborhoods Near USC

Compare four Los Angeles neighborhoods by proximity to the USC campus, housing type, buyer fit, and practical considerations before focusing your search.

Apartments and homes near a campus district

Walkable to Campus

University Park / North Figueroa

90007 / 90011 · Walkable to campus

The University Park neighborhood directly around the USC campus, with student housing, fraternity row, the Expo Line, and campus life along Figueroa. It is the closest residential zone to the university for students and faculty.

Housing MixStudent apartments, houses, and condos near campus

Best FitStudents, faculty, and staff wanting the closest walk-to-campus housing

Watch ForUniversity Park is student-seasonal and urban-dense

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Historic Homes

North University Park / Historic

90007 / 90006 · Walkable to campus

The North University Park Historic District, just northeast of USC, with grand Victorian and Craftsman homes on leafy blocks, offers one of LA's strongest historic residential enclaves within walking distance of campus.

Housing MixHistoric Victorians and Craftsman single-family homes

Best FitFaculty, alumni, and buyers wanting historic character steps from USC

Watch ForHistoric-district upkeep and evolving community investment

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Historic homes in a revitalizing district

Historic Revitalizing

West Adams / Jefferson

90011 / 90018 · Short drive to campus

The West Adams and Jefferson Park neighborhoods, just south of USC, offer historic homes, craftsman bungalows, and growing cafés, in steady revitalization a short drive from campus. It is a character-rich, value-minded choice.

Housing MixHistoric bungalows and early-1900s homes

Best FitBuyers and investors wanting historic homes near USC at better value

Watch ForWest Adams is gentrifying; block-to-block character varies

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Dense urban streets with apartments and restaurants

Trending Urban

Koreatown

90004 / 90005 · Short drive to campus

The vibrant Koreatown district, north of campus, offers dense dining, nightlife, apartments, and condos with Expo-line and short-drive access to USC. It draws students, young professionals, and investors seeking an active city neighborhood.

Housing MixApartments, condos, and some historic single-family

Best FitStudents and professionals wanting a lively, food-driven urban district

Watch ForKoreatown is dense, trending, and competitive

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University of Southern California Housing Market Guides

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Rent vs. Buy Near University of Southern California

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Best Los Angeles Areas to Review for USC Housing

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USC Student Rental Investment Guide

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Selling a House Near University of Southern California

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DSCR and Investor Financing for USC-Area Rentals

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