LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! VERY NICE NORTH DUARTE HOME NESTLED AGAINST THE BEAUTIFUL FOOTHILLS OF THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS. 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATH POOL HOME JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER! EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD. GREAT LAYOUT. COZY FIRE PLACE. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. R/V POTENTIAL. AMAZING VIEW OF THE MOUNTAINS. THIS HOME IS PRICED TO SELL.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
6,491 sq ftLot Size
$738Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Corey Arhart•DRE #01479659• INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SVCS
Bought with Brian L Parsons•DRE #01712649• Keller Williams Realty
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! VERY NICE NORTH DUARTE HOME NESTLED AGAINST THE BEAUTIFUL FOOTHILLS OF THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS. 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATH POOL HOME JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER! EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD. GREAT LAYOUT. COZY FIRE PLACE. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. R/V POTENTIAL. AMAZING VIEW OF THE MOUNTAINS. THIS HOME IS PRICED TO SELL.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,022 (+2.4%)
$513,613 + $152,010
$665,623
2024
$8,814 (+2.9%)
$503,543 + $149,030
$652,573
2023
$8,563 (+2.5%)
$493,670 + $146,108
$639,778
2022
$8,353 (+1.2%)
$483,991 + $143,244
$627,235
2021
$8,258 (+6.6%)
$474,501 + $140,436
$614,937
2020
$7,747 (+2.4%)
$465,198 + $137,683
$602,881
2019
$7,563 (+312.5%)
$460,428 + $136,272
$596,700
2018
$1,834 (+2.5%)
$451,400 + $133,600
$585,000
2017
$1,789 (+1.8%)
$64,460 + $43,222
$107,682
2016
$1,757 (+1.9%)
$64,460 + $43,222
$107,682
2015
$1,725 (+0.4%)
$63,197 + $42,375
$105,572
2014
$1,718 (+3.4%)
$61,029 + $40,922
$101,951
2012
$1,661 (+3.1%)
$60,754 + $40,738
$101,492
2011
$1,611 (+3.5%)
$59,563 + $39,940
$99,503
2010
$1,557 (+1.1%)
$58,396 + $39,157
$97,553
2009
$1,540 (+2.7%)
$57,960 + $38,865
$96,825
2008
$1,499
$58,098 + $38,958
$97,056
Tax history for 538 Mel Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,022 (+2.4%)
$513,613 + $152,010
$665,623
2024
$8,814 (+2.9%)
$503,543 + $149,030
$652,573
2023
$8,563 (+2.5%)
$493,670 + $146,108
$639,778
2022
$8,353 (+1.2%)
$483,991 + $143,244
$627,235
2021
$8,258 (+6.6%)
$474,501 + $140,436
$614,937
2020
$7,747 (+2.4%)
$465,198 + $137,683
$602,881
2019
$7,563 (+312.5%)
$460,428 + $136,272
$596,700
2018
$1,834 (+2.5%)
$451,400 + $133,600
$585,000
2017
$1,789 (+1.8%)
$64,460 + $43,222
$107,682
2016
$1,757 (+1.9%)
$64,460 + $43,222
$107,682
2015
$1,725 (+0.4%)
$63,197 + $42,375
$105,572
2014
$1,718 (+3.4%)
$61,029 + $40,922
$101,951
2012
$1,661 (+3.1%)
$60,754 + $40,738
$101,492
2011
$1,611 (+3.5%)
$59,563 + $39,940
$99,503
2010
$1,557 (+1.1%)
$58,396 + $39,157
$97,553
2009
$1,540 (+2.7%)
$57,960 + $38,865
$96,825
2008
$1,499
$58,098 + $38,958
$97,056
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,493 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,195
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
8610009006
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
Driveway, Garage, RV Potential
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Cooktop
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Tile Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Concrete, Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Block Walls, Ceiling Fan
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Blockwall
Has Fence
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Slab
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, In Ground
Has Pool
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Lot-Level/Flat, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 8610009006
Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Street Lighting
School Information
High School District: Duarte Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.14603900
Longitude: -117.93846200
Directions: Mel Canyon Rd and Royal Oaks Dr
Zoning: DUR17500*
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,195
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,493 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 8610009006
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 21
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 21
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: COREY
List Agent Last Name: ARHART
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SVCS
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Brian
Buyer Agent Last Name: Parsons
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Valley View Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Royal Oaks Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Duarte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
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