3470 Downing Avenue, Glendale, CA 91208
- $1,564,000
- 2
- BD
- 1
- BA
- 1,618
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $1,564,000
- List Price
- $1,615,000
- Closing Date
- Dec 19, 2025
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- P1-24739
- Year Built
- 1928
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Sq. Ft
- 1,618
- Lot Size
- 6,413
- Acres
- 0.15
- Lot Location
- Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers None, Street Level, Yard
- Days on Market
- 0
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Spanish
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- One Level
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
- Other Buildings
- Storage
- Appliances
- Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Pool Description
- None
- Fireplace Description
- Decorative, Living Room
- Heat
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- View
- None
- Exterior Construction
- Adobe, Plaster
- Patio
- See Remarks
- Roof
- Flat, Spanish Tile
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Middle School
- Rosemont
- High School
- Crescenta Valley
- Interior Features
- Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Storage, Dressing Area, Utility Room
- Attached Structure
- Detached
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Robbyn Battles (robbyn@thehouseagent.com) from Listing Office: JohnHart Real Estate.
Listing sold by Cynthia Salcido from COMPASS
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