Located in Glendale's highly sought-after Sparr Heights neighborhood, this timeless one-story Spanish home captures the charm and character that make this area so beloved. Just blocks from Montrose Shopping Park, you'll enjoy boutique shops, coffee houses, Trader Joe's, fine dining, and the Montrose Library. Around the corner are favorites like Schreiner's Fine Sausages and Berolina Bakery & Pastry Shop, plus a variety of cafes and restaurants. Montrose Community Park is nearby with tennis courts, open fields, and playgrounds ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, dog-walkers, and families. And for those with young students, John C. Fremont Elementary School is just two short blocks away.Step inside and you'll be welcomed by arched ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and sun-filled rooms. The living room is a showpiece with a dramatic arched picture window, French doors, and a classic fireplace. The formal dining room opens to a covered side patio, perfect for morning coffee or evening wine in your private courtyard.The kitchen blends vintage charm with modern updates, featuring abundant cabinetry, quartz counters, and a cheerful breakfast nook framed by an arched doorway. Both bedrooms offer dressing areas, updated windows, and serene views.Set on a corner lot with an expansive gated backyard, the property includes mature shade trees, multiple sitting areas, and a finished two-car garage with split A/C and a side studio ideal for an office or ADU conversion with two access points.Upgrades include a new electrical panel, central air and heat, and preserved architectural detail throughout. 3470 Downing Avenue is a rare Spanish jewel combining walkable convenience, neighborhood warmth, and architectural beauty in one of Glendale's most loved communities.
Sold for $1,564,000
Listed by: JohnHart Real Estate • Robbyn Battles • Contact: 818-388-1631
Bought with: COMPASS
$1,564,000
3470 Downing Ave, Glendale, CA 91208
2beds
1,618sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
6,413 Square Feet Lot
$1,575,000 Zestimate®
$967/sqft
$3,743 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,575,000
$1.43M - $1.73M
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Timeless one-story spanish homeClassic fireplaceMature shade treesExpansive gated backyardSerene viewsUpdated windowsCorner lot
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Listed by:
Robbyn Battles DRE #00984070 818-388-1631,
JohnHart Real Estate
Bought with:
Cynthia Salcido, DRE #01221557
COMPASS
Jeffrey Salcido, DRE #01873951
COMPASS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-24739
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Art Studio, Center Hall, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other, Utility Room, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Tub Shower, Upgraded
Other
- Features: Dressing Area
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Storage, Dressing Area, Utility Room
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,618 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway Level, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: See Remarks
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Security,Wood,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Park: Montrose
Lot
- Size: 6,413 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers None, Street Level, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 5615010001
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Adobe, Plaster
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Flat,Spanish Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Overhead Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Location
- Region: Glendale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $967/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $441,690
- Annual tax amount: $5,022
- Date on market: 10/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Inclusions: washer, dryer, fridge
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $1,564,000-3.2%$967/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-24739 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Pending sale | $1,615,000$998/sqft |
Source: JohnHart Real Estate #P124739 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $1,615,000-4.9%$998/sqft |
Source: JohnHart Real Estate #P124739 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $1,699,000-2.9%$1,050/sqft |
Source: JohnHart Real Estate #P124739 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+485.3%$1,082/sqft |
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| 12/28/2001 | Sold | $299,000$185/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,022 +2.2% | $441,690 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,912 +2.3% | $433,031 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,802 +1.8% | $424,541 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,717 +1.8% | $416,218 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,632 +1.5% | $408,057 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,565 | $403,874 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,565 +4.4% | $395,956 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,370 | $388,193 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,370 +1.6% | $380,582 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,302 +3.4% | $373,120 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,161 +2.8% | $367,517 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,047 | $360,319 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $351,660 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $344,765 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $342,189 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $343,003 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $336,278 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $329,685 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $323,222 |
| 2005 | -- | $323,222 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $310,673 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $304,980 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $299,000 +162.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $114,043 |
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Neighborhood: Sparr Heights
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John C. Fremont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Rosemont Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Crescenta Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Rosemont
- High: Crescenta Valley
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 3470 Downing Ave
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