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  • 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
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    $5,920/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1964
    5,200 Square Feet Lot
    $920,500 Zestimate®
    $839/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Tabitha Vogelsong-Vargas DRE #02166725 213-923-7939,

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv.

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PF26180259MLS LogoOriginating 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

        DateEventPrice
        9/4/2026Contingent$899,000$839/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PF26180259 Report a problem
        8/20/2026Listed for sale$899,000+21.5%$839/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PF26180259 Report a problem
        8/18/2020Sold$740,000+2.1%$691/sqft
        Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #820002683 Report a problem
        7/24/2020Pending sale$725,000$677/sqft
        Source: Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. #820002683 Report a problem
        7/17/2020Listed for sale$725,000+103.7%$677/sqft
        Source: Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. #820002683 Report a problem
        12/1/2011Sold$356,000-0.8%$332/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/16/2011Price change$359,000+5.9%$335/sqft
        Source: Strategic Realty #F11088060 Report a problem
        9/3/2011Price change$339,000-5.6%$317/sqft
        Source: Strategic Realty #F11088060 Report a problem
        8/14/2011Price change$359,000+5.9%$335/sqft
        Source: Strategic Realty #F11088060 Report a problem
        7/10/2011Listed for sale$339,000+80.7%$317/sqft
        Source: Strategic Realty #F11088060 Report a problem
        10/13/2010Sold$187,600+87.6%$175/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/24/2010Listing removed$100,000$93/sqft
        Source: Realty World Capero #Y1003953 Report a problem
        6/23/2010Listed for sale$100,000-81%$93/sqft
        Source: Realty World Capero #Y1003953 Report a problem
        11/21/2006Sold$525,000+333.9%$490/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/20/1994Sold$121,000$113/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Montecito Heights

        Getting around

        18 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        48 / 100
        Some Transit
        20 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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