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2529 Olive Avenue

La Crescenta, CA 91214

3 beds
2 baths
1,872 sqft
9,340 sqft lot
$747 per sqft
1928 build
– on site

Character 1920’s cottage tucked away, high up in La Crescenta’s desirable Briggs area. Surrounded by nature, bordering Angeles National Forest, perched on a large double lot, and rich in character, this is a rare offering at this price point. The highlight of the interior space is the grand living room with open beamed ceilings, an impressive rock fireplace, original hardwood floors and views of the surrounding natural landscape. The kitchen is large with vaulted ceilings, skylights, an island, a secondary dining space and features large windows overlooking Angeles National Forest. Two ample bedrooms and one charming bathroom are downstairs with the primary suite upstairs. The vaulted ceilings are featured again in the primary bedroom along with skylights, three closets and an attached full bath. The showstopper is the huge two-tier back deck, perched above a natural canyon, there are no neighbors behind the property offering open space and privacy. Other features include copper plumbing, workshop attached to the garage, central heat and A/C, 2 fireplaces, large front porch, huge driveway, built in BBQ, and within the school boundary Monte Vista Elementary.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Alexander Gingrich / Engel & Volkers La Canada / 818-919-0159

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 14, 2025 •

MLS# PF25026469 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1928
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding
Total Number Of Units:

1
Architectural Style:

Cottage
Foundation:

Combination, Raised, Stone
Structure Type:

House
Stories Total:

1
Entry Level:

1
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Front Porch, Wood
Patio:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls

Interior

Features:

Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Pantry
Levels:

One
Entry Location:

1
Kitchen Features:

Kitchen Island
Eating Area:

In Kitchen, In Living Room
Flooring:

Carpet, Wood
Room Type:

Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Workshop
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry:

Dryer Included, In Closet, Washer Included
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1872.00

Location

Directions:

North of Briggs, Left on Olive
Latitude:

34.23739100
Longitude:

-118.23398800

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

LCR11L
Lot Features:

Back Yard
Lot Size Area:

9340.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.2144
Lot Size SqFt:

9340.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

Canyon, Mountain(s)
Fencing:

Wood
Fence:

Yes
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Additional Parcels:

No
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

3001.00
Tax Lot:

28

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Bathroom Features:

Bathtub, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Tile Counters
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

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Special Listing Conditions:

Trust
Parcel Number:

5867012084
Showings Begin:

2025-02-06

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air, Dual

Utilities

Utilities:

Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Included:

Yes

Schools

Elementary:

MONVIS
Elementary School:

Monte Vista
Middle School:

Rosemont
Middle School:

ROSEMO
High School:

Crescenta Valley
High School:

CREVAL
High School District:

Glendale Unified

The Community

Neighborhood:

Briggs Area
Features:

Foothills
Association:

No
Pool:

None
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

No
Spa Features:

None
Assessments:

No
Assessments:

None

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Driveway, Garage
Parking Spaces:

1.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

1.00

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,400,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$7,496
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$385
Utilities	$164 See report
Total	$8,045/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/14/25 Feb 14, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	CRMLS_CA	$1,400,000
2/6/25 Feb 6, 2025	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$1,400,000

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