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#P1-21418, Carin Hoffman, Listing Office: COMPASS
#P1-21776·
Listing office: Avida & Associates·
Listing agent: Allan Vides·
Listing office phone: (626) 234-4435
$799,000 List price
3970 Barrett Rd Los Angeles, CA 90032
$9,488
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,128 sqft
0.1 acres
$375 / sqft
House
Property details
About 3970 Barrett Rd
Perched atop scenic Elephant Hill, 3970 Barrett Road offers a rare opportunity to own a hillside home with sweeping views and boundless potential. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom 1920s probate fixer with no court confirmation required, spans over 2,100 square feet and is priced to invite creativity, customization, and significant value. Sunlight fills the spacious living and dining areas, a flexible layout provides ample space for everyday living and inspired reimagining. Generously sized bedrooms, and substantial square footage offer buyers room to craft their ideal retreat. Outside, the hillside setting ensures privacy, natural beauty, and panoramic views across El Sereno. The expansive lot invites the creation of gardens, patios, or decks--limited only by your imagination. This home is surrounded by nature trails and just minutes from bustling Huntington Drive--home to beloved local spots like Antigua Bread, El Sereno Green Grocer, Charlies Trio and Elephant Hill Cafe. Exciting revitalization plans are underway to enhance pedestrian and bike access, green spaces, and transit connectivity along Huntington Drive, promising a more walkable and community-focused environment. Tucked away in nature yet a quick drive to Highland Park, South Pasadena, and DTLA, if you've been searching for space, views, and a project with serious upside--this rare gem is the one.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Fireplace(s)
StatusActive
Size2,128 sqft
Lot size0.1092 Acres
Year built1928
MLS #P1-21776
Attached garage2 spaces
ViewMountain(s)
Summary
- MLS Number: P1-21776
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Avida & Associates
- Office Phone: (626) 234-4435
- Listing Agent: Allan Vides
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274,473 | $3,480 |
| 2023 | $269,092 | $3,415 |
| 2022 | $263,817 | $3,258 |
| 2021 | $258,645 | $3,206 |
| 2020 | $255,994 | $3,110 |
| 2019 | $250,975 | $3,054 |
| 2018 | $246,055 | $2,985 |
| 2017 | $241,231 | $2,985 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.2 mi
•5243 Oakland St
6
El Sereno Elementary School
Public District PK-6
0.5 mi
•3838 Rosemead Ave
4
Sierra Park Elementary
Public District PK-6
0.6 mi
•3170 Budau Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,875. Typical income of Los Angeles, CA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Hiking/backpacking- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
The Cheesecake Factory
Starbucks
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Audi
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 3970 Barrett Rd
This home is located at 3970 Barrett Rd in Los Angeles, CA and zip code 90032 in the The Eastside neighborhood. This 2,128 square foot home, which was built in 1928, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $799,000.
Over 302 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. In the same period over 322 listings were sold below the listed price and 116 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Los Angeles, CA increased by 13.7% between February and March 2025. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 39 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $940,937.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.