Listed by Alisa Cunningham•DRE #01719178• Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Contact: 818-472-2801
Contingent
$2,150,000
Est. $14,621/mo —
4
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,916
sq ft
1541 Rancho Ave, Glendale, CA 91201
About this home
Equestrian compound. Own a piece of the Glendale Rancho where space, style, and equestrian living come together. The authentic character of the 3 bed/2 bath main house blends perfectly with the recent transformation to a sophisticated single story Ranch style home. Open concept living/dining/kitchen. Living room features brick fireplace and picture window looking to the park. Stunning kitchen with eat-in island, custom real stone, walk in pantry and 4 pane French doors out to the patio. Primary suite with plenty of closets and striking bathroom, stone floor in shower, deep soaking tub. The hall bathroom had a complete makeover with reclaimed wood shelving and ceiling, quartz countertop and custom vanity made from wood on the property. The step down cozy den has a wall of windows to the backyard and 2nd fireplace. The 600 sqft guest house with vaulted ceiling has undergone its own transformation with a new kitchen and bath, farmhouse sink, custom shelving and island. It adds valuable flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or studio. Newer spectacular salt water pool and spa with waterfalls and handmade tiles create a private retreat for relaxing and entertaining. There is also a newer solar system. Newly refinished hardwood floors. Ride, care for your horses, and enjoy the rare luxury of having it all at home. Set on a double lot of over 1/4 acre, this exceptional equestrian property features a 4-stall barn with turnouts, hay & tack rooms, wash racks, sun pen and quick access to nearby trails, Los Angeles Equestrian Center and 50+ miles of trails in Griffith Park—making everyday horse care and spontaneous rides part of the lifestyle. 2 driveways with trailer parking and easy supply delivery. Blocks to cafés, coffee houses, shopping, tennis, ice skating, basketball courts and children’s playground, parks and the LILA International private school. Minutes to DTLA. Close to all the studios: Disney, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, NBCUniversal. A truly exceptional Rancho offering with the space and amenities to embrace the equestrian lifestyle every day.
Riverside Rancho, located between Griffith Park and the Los Angeles River, is a equestrian and residential Glendale neighborhood with a bridle-path street grid and ranch-style lots. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Riverside Drive near the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, where tack shops, training rings, and morning trail traffic set the pace. Mid-century ranch homes and traditional cottages sit behind hedges, with horse crossings and hitching posts appearing in pockets. The Riverwalk and adjacent paths frame a daily loop for walking and cycling. Brand Park’s lawns and the Doctor’s House add a civic, historic counterpoint. Community pillars include the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Los Angeles Zoo.
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Market insights
1541 Rancho Ave · $2,150,000
DAYS ON MARKET
40 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,150,000
Median sale price in this area is $999,433. (54% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
One-level entry
South-facing entry
One level
In-ground heated spa
Bedrooms
Primary suite
Den
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
2 three-quarter bathrooms
3 bathrooms on main level
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside
Heating & cooling
Central furnace heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
In-ground private heated pool with waterfall (gunite)
Horse property
Horse property improved
Horse trails and riding/stables in the community
Has view
Home design
House
Single story
No accessory dwelling unit
Construction
Year built (assessor)
No common walls
Total of 2 units on the parcel
Utilities
Public sewer
District/Public water
HOA & community
Horse trails
Riding/Stables
Financial info
Assessments: Unknown
Electricity and solar
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Iconic Equestrian Estate is now available for the first time in 40 Plus years. Located on one of the best streets in the Rancho and overlooking Bette Davis Park and the mountains of Griffith Park sits this rare double lot with a long equestrian history. The house is 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and a den with a large living room, dining room, and open kitchen space rare in a home of this age. And the view is via a huge picture window. There is very little traffic as this is a destination street. 4 stalls each with turnouts plus a sun pen with shade cover and additionally a covered hay storage. Large tack room and a storage/work room as well AND a 1 bedroom 1 bath with open kitchen living space GUEST HOUSE. ALl this surrounding a low maintenance brick backyard with mature trees and landscaping. There is a driveway on each side of the property for plenty of parking, equestrian traffic and hay deliveries. A rare find in the Rancho! Some TLC ncessary
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,406 (+2.5%)
$1,001,287 + $307,795
$1,309,082
2024
$14,048 (+7.3%)
$981,654 + $301,761
$1,283,415
2023
$13,095 (+1.8%)
$962,406 + $295,845
$1,258,251
2022
$12,868 (+1.7%)
$943,536 + $235,883
$1,179,419
2021
$12,650 (+1.4%)
$925,036 + $231,258
$1,156,294
2020
$12,470 (+20.4%)
$906,899 + $226,724
$1,133,623
2019
$10,356 (+513.5%)
$897,600 + $224,400
$1,122,000
2018
$1,688 (+1.7%)
$69,645 + $77,121
$146,766
2017
$1,660 (+4.6%)
$66,942 + $74,127
$141,069
2016
$1,587 (+2.0%)
$66,942 + $74,127
$141,069
2015
$1,556 (+0.1%)
$65,630 + $72,674
$138,304
2014
$1,554 (+3.4%)
$63,379 + $70,181
$133,560
2012
$1,503 (+2.1%)
$63,093 + $69,864
$132,957
2011
$1,472 (+1.6%)
$61,856 + $68,495
$130,351
2010
$1,449 (−0.8%)
$60,644 + $67,152
$127,796
2009
$1,460 (+2.1%)
$60,191 + $66,651
$126,842
2008
$1,430
$60,334 + $66,810
$127,144
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,137
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,137
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5626009011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
Nov 10, 2025 • Final
Solar photovoltaic (pv)
Install a roof-mounted solar system with modules, inverters, and a sub-panel.
Electrical
Solar
Feb 8, 2022 • Final
Swimming/spa pool
Construct a new swimming pool and spa.
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 22-32% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 97° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Glendale, CA • 91201
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Glendale. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1541 Rancho Ave
$2,120,033
$30K under list price of $2.15M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.5M to $2.3M.