Little Tokyo

Browse Little Tokyo condos and lofts for sale in DTLA. Compare Savoy, Mura, Tokyo Villa and Little Tokyo Lofts, with Metro access nearby.

Little Tokyo

Browse condos and historic lofts for sale in Little Tokyo, DTLA. Explore Savoy, Mura, Tokyo Villa, and Little Tokyo Lofts, plus Metro rail access nearby.

Little Tokyo Condos & Lofts for Sale

Little Tokyo is one of only three official Japantowns in the United States, and it sits beside the Arts District at the eastern edge of the Civic Center. For buyers evaluating Little Tokyo condos for sale, the neighborhood offers modern amenity-rich buildings, one historic industrial loft conversion, and a Metro station that connects the area to much of Los Angeles County.

The Little Tokyo Real Estate Market: Modern Buildings & One Historic Exception

Unlike the Historic Core, most of the housing here dates from the 2000s.

Mid-2000s Construction & Parking

Savoy (2005), Teramachi (2006), and Mura (2007) were built with secure garage parking and shared amenities such as pools and fitness centers. Buyers who want DTLA walkability with easy parking tend to focus here.

The Historic Exception

Little Tokyo Lofts, a 1922 Westinghouse Electric building converted in the mid-2000s, is the industrial option, with original steel casement windows and high ceilings.

Navigating HOA Dues & Live/Work Zoning

Buying here means comparing buildings, not just units.

Amenity-Driven HOA Dues

Dues vary widely, from the older Tokyo Villa to the resort-style buildings. We review budgets and reserves with you before you make an offer.

Live/Work & Historic Tax Savings

Little Tokyo Lofts carries industrial zoning and is marketed as live/work. Most other buildings here are 2000s-era condos, so Mills Act savings generally don’t apply.

Premier Little Tokyo Condo & Loft Buildings

We specialize in the neighborhood’s most sought-after buildings:

Savoy (100 S Alameda St): A 303-unit, four-story community from 2005 with a heated pool and spa, fitness center, rooftop deck, concierge, and 24-hour security.

Mura (629 Traction Ave): A 190-unit, six-story building from 2007 on the border of Little Tokyo and the Arts District, with a heated pool, fitness center, and gated underground parking.

Little Tokyo Lofts (420 S San Pedro St): A six-story 1922 industrial conversion with a heated pool and spa, an interior courtyard lounge, and an attached parking structure.

Tokyo Villa (222 S Central Ave): A 167-unit 1985 community with a Japanese garden and koi pond, indoor hot tub, dry sauna, and fitness center.

Teramachi (267 S San Pedro St): A gated 55+ condominium community built in 2006.

The Neighborhood Vibe & The Transit Advantage

Little Tokyo is highly walkable, with the Japanese Village Plaza, the Aratani Theatre, and the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA nearby. The Little Tokyo/Arts District Metro station, at 1st Street and Central Avenue, is about 0.2 mile from Savoy and 0.3 mile from Mura. It offers direct rail service on the A Line to Long Beach and Pasadena and on the E Line to Santa Monica.

Buying a Condo or Loft in Little Tokyo: FAQ

Are there live/work lofts in Little Tokyo? Yes, but they’re concentrated. Little Tokyo Lofts is the main building with industrial zoning and live/work marketing. Confirm the rules for any unit before you buy.

Is parking included? Usually. Savoy, Mura, Tokyo Villa, and Little Tokyo Lofts all offer assigned garage parking, but spaces per unit vary, so confirm for each listing.

What is the price range? Condos at Savoy, Tokyo Villa, and Little Tokyo Lofts generally list from the $300,000s and $400,000s into the $600,000s. Mura units typically run from the $600,000s into the $900,000s.

Find Your Little Tokyo Home

Contact David Hernandez, your DTLA real estate specialist, at (213) 808-4324 or email david@laurbanliving.com to schedule a private tour.