Pyramidal Victorian-Style Home Built in 1890 in Lincoln Heights | 3031 Minnesota St.

There’s a quiet thrill in discovering a home that doesn’t just exist in the world but rather seems to shape it. This is one of those places. 3031 Minnesota Street in historic Lincoln Heights sits at a rare intersection of architectural reverence and modern sensibility, perched atop a private, sun-drenched third of an acre.

3031 Minnesota Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031

$1,800,000 | 3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,983 Sq. Ft. | $908 Price/Sq.Ft. | .35 Acre Lot | Built in 1890

Originally constructed in 1890 as a Pyramidal Victorian, the home has undergone a meticulous and deeply personal restoration at the hands of esteemed Los Angeles architect Patrick Bernatz Ward. What was once a relic of a bygone era has become something richer, more nuanced—a living, breathing composition of space and light.

Featured in Architectural Digest, Milk Magazine, Local Project, and other publications, this is no ordinary revival. Ward’s design ethos is rooted in a profound respect for local materials and timeless craftsmanship and reveals itself in every element, from the patinaed textures to the handcrafted millwork. The result is a seamless dialogue between past and present, a house that both remembers and reinvents itself.

At its core, the home unfolds like a series of cinematic frames, each space drawing you into the next. The main living area is a study in comfort: a custom wraparound sofa hugs the walls, bathed in the ever-shifting glow of restored windows.

Above, high ceilings lend a feeling of expansiveness. The room spills effortlessly onto a patio, where the scent of jasmine lingers in the air.

The kitchen, a striking centerpiece, balances warmth and precision. Black walnut cabinetry and reclaimed floor tiles ground the space in an organic elegance, while a magnificent dining area is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows.

A custom shutter system plays with light and shadow, framing iconic views of Downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Sign, and Griffith Park Observatory. It is a space that compels one to linger, to take in the shifting cityscape with morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.

A bonus loft floats above like a hidden alcove, inviting contemplation. With its great skylight, it’s the perfect reading nook.

Three bedrooms complete the main home, each offering its own quiet retreat. The primary suite is an oasis unto itself, with a massive private balcony that floats among the treetops.

The primary bedroom features an en-suite bathroom where a luxurious sunken bathtub dissolves the boundary between indoors and out.

The two additional bedrooms in the main room each offer charm, great natural light, and ample closet space.

Below the main house, a separate guest suite is accessible via a private garden entrance. The guest cottage provides a versatile space for visitors or creative work.

Outside, the home reveals its final act: a lush, immersive landscape where history breathes through the trees. A winding driveway leads to gardens where a 120-year-old olive tree and century-old palms cast long shadows, whispering secrets of another time.

This is a setting made for slow afternoons and moonlit gatherings, a space that understands the rhythms of Southern California indoor/outdoor living.

Set within a beloved pocket of Lincoln Heights, the home offers both retreat and connectivity. It’s secluded yet just moments from Highland Park, Downtown LA, and an ever-growing constellation of cafés, restaurants, and cultural landmarks. It is, in every sense, a work of art—one that invites its next owner to become part of its evolving story.

I would love to get you a private tour of 3031 Minnesota Street in Lincoln Heights. Call me today at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.

Listing provided courtesy of Robert Kallick and Laura Martinez, Compass.

Jacqueline Tager | DRE# 1476997
jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com | (323) 697-3040
Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz Brokerage
1801 N Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027

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