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12211 Forest Trail

Sylmar, CA 91342

$700,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms2 Beds • 1 Baths
Living area1,129 Sq Ft
Lot size0.5272 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Engel & Voelkers Pasadena · Monika Bruegl · CRMLS

MLS # P1-28845 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 10:41 UTC

About this property

A rare opportunity in Kagel Canyon! Tucked away in a peaceful and private setting, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 1,129 square feet of living space on an expansive over half-acre property spanning six parcels. With one bedroom upstairs and a second bedroom downstairs, each with their own sitting area. With no immediate neighbors, the property enjoys exceptional privacy along with beautiful mountain and canyon views. A picture window in the kitchen brings in natural light and frames the surrounding scenery, while the kitchen opens naturally to the living area. Step outside to the back patio, an inviting spot for BBQs and outdoor enjoyment. Just beyond, the backyard opens to beautiful mountain and canyon views, while additional views can be enjoyed from the side area adjacent to the kitchen. There is plenty of parking, abundant outdoor space, and room for an additional structure or future expansion. Enjoy the unique canyon lifestyle with nearby hiking trails and a peaceful, rural feel while remaining conveniently close to city amenities. A truly special opportunity to create your own private retreat in Kagel Canyon.

Property details

MLS number
P1-28845
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
2 Beds • 1 Baths
Living area
1,129 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.5272 acres
County
Los Angeles
Year built
1938
Stories
2
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Listing

Days on market
33

Building

Year built
1938
Year built source
Public Records
Stories
2
Levels
Two
Construction
Wood Siding
Roof
Composition
Living area source
Public Records

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
0
Three-quarter bathrooms
0
Quarter bathrooms
0

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
1
Main-level bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bedroom, Retreat
Interior features
Breakfast Bar, Bedroom On Main Level
Heating
Ductless
Cooling
Ductless
Fireplace
Insert, See Remarks, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Laundry
Outside
Accessibility features
None

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
0
Garage spaces
0
Parking
Asphalt, Driveway Down Slope From Street, On Site, Off Street, On Street
Pool
None
Spa
None
Lot features
Sprinklers None
Lot size source
Public Records
Fencing
None
Property outlook
Mountains

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Type Unknown
Community features
Hiking, Mountainous, Preserve Public Land, Rural

Fees & lease terms

Association
No
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.

Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
PUC Lakeview Charter Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lake View Terrace 6–8 0.8 mi
PUC Community Charter Middle and PUC Community Charter Early College High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lake View Terrace 6–12 0.8 mi
Fenton Avenue Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lake View Terrace K–5 1.1 mi
Brainard Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lake View Terrace K–5 1.1 mi
Fenton Primary Center (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Pacoima K–2 1.8 mi
Hillery T. Broadous Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Pacoima K–5 1.9 mi
PUC Inspire Charter Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Pacoima 6–8 1.9 mi
Sara Coughlin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Pacoima K–5 2.0 mi

Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$700,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$700,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 2, 2026 05:54$700,000

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Property taxes

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Local inventory snapshot

Market trends in Sylmar

Active residential homes for sale in Sylmar, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings111Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$775,000111 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$461.41105 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market27111 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction17
Listings with an increase0

17 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-19 11:08 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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