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3470 Downing Avenue

Glendale, CA 91208
  • $1,699,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 10 Days
  • ID#: P1-24739
Price Reduced
UPDATED: 35 min ago
$1,699,000
  • 2
    BEDS
  • 0.15
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,618
    SQFT
  • $1,050
    $/SQFT
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1928
County:

School Information

Middle School:
High School:
Listing Agent(s): Robbyn Battles of JohnHart Real Estate ((818) 246-1099)


Description

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.

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Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2025-11-09T10:26:11.577. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Lori Thompson | Coldwell Banker Realty. Licensed in the State of California, USA.
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3470 Downing Avenue Glendale, CA 91208

  • Price: $1,699,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 10 Days
  • Updated: 35 min ago
  • ID#: P1-24739
2
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.15
Acres
1,618
SQFT
$1,050
$/SQFT
1928
Built
Neighborhood:
635 - La Crescenta/Glendale Montrose & Annex
County:
Los Angeles
Area:
635 - La Crescenta/Glendale Montrose & Annex
Middle School:
Rosemont
High School:
Crescenta Valley
Property Description
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.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Spanish Attached Garage YN No Construction Materials AdobePlaster Direction Faces West Fencing SecurityWoodWrought Iron Foundation Details Raised Lot Features Corner LotFront YardLawnNear ParkNear Public TransitSprinklers NoneStreet LevelYard Other Structures Storage Parking Features Driveway LevelDoor-SingleGarageGarage Door OpenerGarage Faces SideSee Remarks Parking Total 4 Patio And Porch Features See Remarks Pool Features None Pool Private YN No Property Attached YN No Road Frontage Type City Street Road Surface Type Paved Roof FlatSpanish Tile Sign On Property YN Yes Spa Features None Spa YN No View None View YN No

Interior Features

Accessibility Features No Stairs Appliances Free-Standing RangeRefrigeratorWater Heater Basement Unfinished Basement YN Yes Common Walls No Common Walls Cooling Central AirENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Cooling YN Yes Door Features French Doors Fireplace Features DecorativeLiving Room Fireplace YN Yes Flooring Wood Heating CentralForced Air Heating YN Yes Interior Features Built-in FeaturesBreakfast AreaCoffered Ceiling(s)Separate/Formal Dining RoomQuartz CountersStorageDressing AreaUtility Room Window Features Wood Frames

Property Features

Association YN No Common Interest None Community Features BikingCurbsDog ParkHikingStreet LightsSuburbanSidewalksPark Current Financing None Garage YN Yes Inclusions washerdryerfridge Land Lease YN No Laundry Features Laundry Room Lease Considered YN No Levels One Listing Agreement Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Service Full Service Listing Terms CashCash to New LoanConventional Property Condition Turnkey Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions Standard Structure Type House Utilities Natural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedOverhead Utilities Water Source Public



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Listing Agent(s): Robbyn Battles of JohnHart Real Estate ((818) 246-1099)