3470 Downing Avenue, Glendale, CA 91208

$1,564,000
2
BD
1
BA
1,618
SqFt

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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Robbyn Battles (robbyn@thehouseagent.com) from Listing Office: JohnHart Real Estate.

Selling Office: COMPASS.

Sold Price
$1,564,000
List Price
$1,615,000
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
0
Closing Date
Dec 19, 2025
MLS#
P1-24739
Subtype
Residential
Style
Spanish
Year Built
1928
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Living Area
1,618
Lot Size
6,413
Acres
0.15
MLS Area Major
La Crescenta/Glendale Montrose & Annex (635)

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.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Storage, Dressing Area, Utility Room
Property Description
Spanish
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Air Conditioning
Yes
Exterior Construction
Adobe, Plaster
Stories
One Level
Levels
One
Roof
Flat, Spanish Tile
Pool Type
None
Parking Features
Driveway Level, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, See Remarks
Garage Spaces
2
Middle School
Rosemont
High School
Crescenta Valley
View
None

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