At the top of Montecito Heights, this historic home soars above the city. Designed by notable architects Richard Kearney and John Lawrence Pugsley, it's one of just 23 remaining cliff homes still standing, offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms with sweeping views of the canyon below. The home is perched on steel cantilevers that provide dramatic views of the surrounding canyon. The home welcomes its inhabitants and guests with an enclosed courtyard, perfect for entertaining. As we journey into the home, we find a kitchen perfect for whipping up Sunday brunch. The kitchen has been renovated with beautiful quartz countertops and includes stainless steel appliances. Enjoy your favorite meal in the adjoining dining room as you take in the view. Grab a book and get cozy in front of the fireplace in the living room. A stroll down the hall brings you to the primary suite, which sits next to a fully renovated bathroom with a spa bathtub and shower. Your guests can enjoy the second bedroom, located next to a newly added, fully permitted bathroom. As the day winds down, enjoy a cup of tea and watch the sunset on your balcony, easily accessed from both the dining room and primary suite. The fully fenced, terraced backyard is the perfect spot for your furry friend to run around or plant your very own garden. The one car garage comes equipped with an EV charger. When it's time to venture out, you can enjoy Flat Top Park that is a short distance from the home. Located just minutes from Highland Park, Debs Park, and DTLA, this home offers privacy, architectural pedigree, and modern livability in one of LA's most historically rich hillside communities. Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of Northeast Los Angeles history and make this beautiful sanctuary yours.
Under contract
Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv. • Tabitha Vogelsong-Vargas • Contact: 213-923-7939
$899,000
1088 Montecito Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90031
2beds
1,071sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
5,200 Square Feet Lot
$920,500 Zestimate®
$839/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 19 days
- 1,572
- 189
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tabitha Vogelsong-Vargas DRE #02166725 213-923-7939,
Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PF26180259
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Laundry
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main/ Street Level
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon
Lot
- Size: 5,200 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 5304009025
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Hiking, Mountainous
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $839/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $831,951
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing terms: Submit
- Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer/Dryer
- Exclusions: All Staging
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$920,500
$874,000 - $967,000
$4,379/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Contingent | $899,000$839/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+21.5%$839/sqft |
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| 8/18/2020 | Sold | $740,000+2.1%$691/sqft |
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| 7/24/2020 | Pending sale | $725,000$677/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. #820002683 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $725,000+103.7%$677/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. #820002683 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2011 | Sold | $356,000-0.8%$332/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2011 | Price change | $359,000+5.9%$335/sqft |
Source: Strategic Realty #F11088060 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2011 | Price change | $339,000-5.6%$317/sqft |
Source: Strategic Realty #F11088060 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2011 | Price change | $359,000+5.9%$335/sqft |
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| 7/10/2011 | Listed for sale | $339,000+80.7%$317/sqft |
Source: Strategic Realty #F11088060 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2010 | Sold | $187,600+87.6%$175/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2010 | Listing removed | $100,000$93/sqft |
Source: Realty World Capero #Y1003953 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $100,000-81%$93/sqft |
Source: Realty World Capero #Y1003953 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2006 | Sold | $525,000+333.9%$490/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/1994 | Sold | $121,000$113/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $831,951 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,886 +1.1% | $815,641 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,780 +3.8% | $799,649 +3.9% |
| 2023 | $9,421 +4.9% | $769,895 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,978 +1.2% | $754,800 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,869 +74.7% | $740,000 +81% |
| 2020 | $5,077 | $408,862 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,077 +4.9% | $400,846 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,839 | $392,987 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,839 +2.3% | $385,282 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,731 +2.4% | $377,728 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,621 +1% | $372,055 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,575 | $364,768 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $356,000 +2.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $347,000 +2.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $339,000 -32.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $505,500 -5.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $535,500 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $525,000 +248.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $150,485 |
| 2005 | -- | $150,485 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $144,643 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $141,993 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $139,209 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $133,806 |
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