3504 Downing Avenue
Glendale, CA 91208
Listing broker / agent: Real Broker · Nicole Schlueter · CRMLS
MLS # 26990095 · Last checked Oct 21, 2026 04:22 UTC
About this property
Some Homes Are Just Houses. This One Has a Soul. There's something about 3504 Downing Avenue. Maybe it's the classic curb appeal and old shade trees, or the way neighbors still wave from their porches. Sparr Heights has long been called the Mayberry of Glendale, and here, it's easy to understand why. When you arrive at this 1920s California Bungalow, it feels as though it has always belonged right here. Mature trees, sage lap siding, navy front door, handsome brickwork, and original divided-light windows give the home a quiet beauty that only gets better with time. Inside, the warmth continues. A gracious living room, formal dining room, and large family room invite you to settle in and stay awhile. The thoughtfully updated kitchen, custom built-ins, and plenty of counter space. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are arranged across 2,061 square feet, all set on a large, flat, private lot with a workshop with alley access to Ocean View Avenue. But the best part may be its story. The current owners arrived in 1976. For fifty years, they cared for this home, lived their lives here, and preserved the character that made them fall in love with it in the first place. Now, after half a century, it's ready for its next chapter. This house feels like it has a lot more story left to tell.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26990095
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 2,061 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.152 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1923
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 20
Building
- Year built
- 1923
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 0
- Levels
- Two
- Living area source
- Measured
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Family Room, Living Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
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.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John C. Fremont Elementary Glendale Unified · Glendale | K–6 | 0.3 mi |
| La Canada Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Canada Unified · La Canada | Not reported | 1.4 mi |
| La Crescenta Elementary Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | K–6 | 1.4 mi |
| Palm Crest Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Canada Unified · La Canada | Not reported | 1.4 mi |
| Mountain Avenue Elementary Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | K–6 | 1.5 mi |
| Crescenta Valley High Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | 9–12 | 1.6 mi |
| Rosemont Middle Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | 7–8 | 1.6 mi |
| Monte Vista Elementary Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | K–6 | 1.9 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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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,395,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,395,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:58 | $1,395,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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