Beautiful 2-story home nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in the quiet neighborhood of Fish Canyon Duarte. Enter the large living room with a wall-to-wall brick fireplace that opens to the formal dining room, naturally filled with light from the glass slider that opens to the rear yard and entertaining patio. The kitchen has been tastefully remodeled with a breakfast bar, new cooktop, decorative hood, double oven, recessed lighting on a dimmer switch that has the choice of cool or warm lighting. The kitchen also includes an eat area with a glass slider to the rear yard and patio area, creating a great space to entertain through the California seasons. Also, on the main floor you will find two bedrooms and a 3/4 remodeled bathroom. Two bedrooms and a remodeled full bathroom complete the upstairs. This is a quiet, established neighborhood with lots of hiking and bicycling trails, birds, wildlife, and parks. Proximity to the California School of the Arts, local shops, restaurants and freeways. This property boasts 2-time winner of the City of Duarte Beautification Award Landscaping. What a beautiful place to come home to.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
8,266 sq ftLot Size
$583Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pete Whan•DRE #00943306• Pete Whan and Associates, Inc.
Bought with Leticia Gonzalez•DRE #01087726• Dilbeck Real Estate
This Great Home is a 3 Time Duarte Beautification Award Winner! Nestled in the San Gabriel Foothill adjacent to exclusive city of Bradbury. It has been mystically maintained with a Newer 40 year roof, Newer flooring throughout, Newer air unit & heating, Tank less water heater, Soft Water system, Reverse Osmosis in Kitchen, Double garage with 2 lofts and full cabinets for storage, All newer double pain windows, All newer stainless steel appliances. Both baths redone with all newer flooring and cabinets, Plantation shutters in living room, Pro-designed colors throughout and Newer recessed lightning in kitchen & bath's. Beautiful Large back yard for parties & entertaining (big enough for pool), 2 storage sheds on side yard, and a Nicely done outdoor patio with Spanish tile. Centrally located close to Freeway, Shopping, Parks, and great walking. .. bike. .. .and horse trails with Beautiful Mountain Views.
Public Records
Aug 24, 1988
Sold
$212,000
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,079 (+3.1%)
$670,349 + $309,249
$979,598
2024
$12,687 (+3.8%)
$657,205 + $303,186
$960,391
2023
$12,221 (+2.6%)
$644,319 + $297,242
$941,561
2022
$11,917 (+45.3%)
$631,686 + $291,414
$923,100
2021
$8,201 (+6.6%)
$619,300 + $285,700
$905,000
2020
$7,695 (+2.4%)
$312,841 + $290,560
$603,401
2019
$7,511 (+2.7%)
$309,634 + $287,581
$597,215
2018
$7,314 (+3.3%)
$303,563 + $281,943
$585,506
2017
$7,080 (+1.8%)
$291,776 + $270,996
$562,772
2016
$6,958 (+2.2%)
$291,776 + $270,996
$562,772
2015
$6,805 (+1.1%)
$286,055 + $265,683
$551,738
2014
$6,731 (+62.3%)
$276,240 + $256,567
$532,807
2012
$4,147 (+3.3%)
$274,992 + $255,408
$530,400
2011
$4,015 (+3.8%)
$126,985 + $189,734
$316,719
2010
$3,869 (+0.5%)
$124,496 + $186,014
$310,510
2009
$3,849 (+2.6%)
$123,566 + $184,624
$308,190
2008
$3,752
$123,860 + $185,063
$308,923
Tax history for 265 Mountaincrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,079 (+3.1%)
$670,349 + $309,249
$979,598
2024
$12,687 (+3.8%)
$657,205 + $303,186
$960,391
2023
$12,221 (+2.6%)
$644,319 + $297,242
$941,561
2022
$11,917 (+45.3%)
$631,686 + $291,414
$923,100
2021
$8,201 (+6.6%)
$619,300 + $285,700
$905,000
2020
$7,695 (+2.4%)
$312,841 + $290,560
$603,401
2019
$7,511 (+2.7%)
$309,634 + $287,581
$597,215
2018
$7,314 (+3.3%)
$303,563 + $281,943
$585,506
2017
$7,080 (+1.8%)
$291,776 + $270,996
$562,772
2016
$6,958 (+2.2%)
$291,776 + $270,996
$562,772
2015
$6,805 (+1.1%)
$286,055 + $265,683
$551,738
2014
$6,731 (+62.3%)
$276,240 + $256,567
$532,807
2012
$4,147 (+3.3%)
$274,992 + $255,408
$530,400
2011
$4,015 (+3.8%)
$126,985 + $189,734
$316,719
2010
$3,869 (+0.5%)
$124,496 + $186,014
$310,510
2009
$3,849 (+2.6%)
$123,566 + $184,624
$308,190
2008
$3,752
$123,860 + $185,063
$308,923
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,268 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
8610011018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
R-1A
Single-Family Residential Zone (Very Low Density and Low Density)
The R-1 zones are established to provide areas for the development and preservation of residential subdivisions consisting of detached residences and accessory uses compatible with the residential use of the zone. There are 6 single-family (R-1) residential zones that provide a variety of living environments based upon the required minimum net lot size. No more than 1 dwelling unit is allowed on each lot, except as otherwise provided in Section 19.60.160 (2nd Dwelling Units), Section 19.10.035 (Duplex Developments in Single-Family Residential Zones), and/or Chapter 19.88 (Urban Lot Splits).
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Built-In Storage, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Stove Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Softener
Has Appliances
Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Remodeled
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, See Remarks
Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutters, Hiking, Mountainous, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lighting
Location Information
Latitude: 34.15002500
Longitude: -117.93785200
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,268 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 8610011018
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 24
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 24
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Pete
List Agent Last Name: Whan
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Pete Whan and Associates, Inc.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Leticia
Buyer Agent Last Name: Gonzalez
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Dilbeck Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Valley View Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Royal Oaks Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Duarte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
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