Recently Reduced! 1826 Ransom Road is the preeminent, one-in-a-lifetime property in the majestic hills of Northwest Glendale's historic El Miradero district. This gated estate is perched above the city on more than 35,000 square feet of park-like grounds with 180-degree sweeping views from downtown Los Angeles, GriffithPark, Los Feliz, Universal City, and across the valley to Santa Suzanna Pass. Secluded, spectacular, and extremely coveted with only three owners in the past 68 years. First time on the market in over 30 years, the traditional, two-story home was built in 1955 and features views from every room. This sprawling 4,769 square foot home features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and anoffice. The expansive, formal living room offers dazzling city views on one side and easy access to the pool, spa, deck, and lush lawn on the other. The grand, circular staircase leads from the foyer to thepalatial primary suite featuring stellar views of the city and pool. At the opposite end of the hall is the impressive secondary bedroom with city and mountain views, as well as an additional staircase. The third and fourth bedrooms feature similarly stunning vistas and en suite baths. The formal dining roomand the enormous kitchen are welcoming and scaled for entertaining. The large rectangular pool and expansive lawn offer exceptional views of the city and mountains, ripe for gorgeous days, outstanding sunsets, and glistening nights. The property consists of two parcels, prominent flat grounds, mature pine trees, and a statelyturnaround drive allowing plenty of space for grand entertaining and guest parking. The three car garage, attached by a refreshing breezeway, is ready to house your finest automobiles. Glendale, California is rated one of the five safest cities and is well known for its responsive city services. 1826 Ransom Road is located only minutes away from Disney, Warner Bros. , and DreamWorks, witheasy access to the Hollywood Bowl, Dodger Stadium, and Downtown Los Angeles. Visit 1826ransom.com
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$838Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Chavoor•DRE #01933340• COMPASS
Bought with Joseph Orfali•DRE #01923222• American Star Realty
Source:CRMLS #P1-12574
Redfin Estimate
$3,998,549
$99K since sold in October 2024$64K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 61.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.48M) of 6 comparable homes.
Recently Reduced! 1826 Ransom Road is the preeminent, one-in-a-lifetime property in the majestic hills of Northwest Glendale's historic El Miradero district. This gated estate is perched above the city on more than 35,000 square feet of park-like grounds with 180-degree sweeping views from downtown Los Angeles, GriffithPark, Los Feliz, Universal City, and across the valley to Santa Suzanna Pass. Secluded, spectacular, and extremely coveted with only three owners in the past 68 years. First time on the market in over 30 years, the traditional, two-story home was built in 1955 and features views from every room. This sprawling 4,769 square foot home features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and anoffice. The expansive, formal living room offers dazzling city views on one side and easy access to the pool, spa, deck, and lush lawn on the other. The grand, circular staircase leads from the foyer to thepalatial primary suite featuring stellar views of the city and pool. At the opposite end of the hall is the impressive secondary bedroom with city and mountain views, as well as an additional staircase. The third and fourth bedrooms feature similarly stunning vistas and en suite baths. The formal dining roomand the enormous kitchen are welcoming and scaled for entertaining. The large rectangular pool and expansive lawn offer exceptional views of the city and mountains, ripe for gorgeous days, outstanding sunsets, and glistening nights. The property consists of two parcels, prominent flat grounds, mature pine trees, and a statelyturnaround drive allowing plenty of space for grand entertaining and guest parking. The three car garage, attached by a refreshing breezeway, is ready to house your finest automobiles. Glendale, California is rated one of the five safest cities and is well known for its responsive city services. 1826 Ransom Road is located only minutes away from Disney, Warner Bros. , and DreamWorks, witheasy access to the Hollywood Bowl, Dodger Stadium, and Downtown Los Angeles. Visit 1826ransom.com
Public Records
Jul 14, 1989
Sold
$1,436,000
$301/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,199 (−1.8%)
$2,865,000 + $955,000
$3,820,000
2024
$42,971 (+54.7%)
$2,865,000 + $955,000
$3,820,000
2023
$27,771 (+1.8%)
$3,029,400 + $867,000
$3,896,400
2022
$27,293 (+1.7%)
$1,497,806 + $1,015,034
$2,512,840
2021
$26,824 (+1.4%)
$1,468,438 + $995,132
$2,463,570
2020
$26,441 (+2.5%)
$1,439,646 + $975,620
$2,415,266
2019
$25,796 (+2.1%)
$1,424,885 + $965,617
$2,390,502
2018
$25,266 (+35.1%)
$1,396,947 + $946,684
$2,343,631
2017
$18,697 (+1.3%)
$1,005,000 + $681,000
$1,686,000
2016
$18,465 (+0.6%)
$1,005,000 + $681,000
$1,686,000
2015
$18,359 (+40.4%)
$1,005,000 + $681,000
$1,686,000
2014
$13,073 (−16.2%)
$704,000 + $477,000
$1,181,000
2012
$15,594
$667,600 + $452,400
$1,120,000
2011
$15,604 (+1.0%)
$852,800 + $577,900
$1,430,700
2010
$15,445 (−1.0%)
$852,800 + $577,900
$1,430,700
2009
$15,595 (−27.6%)
$852,800 + $577,900
$1,430,700
2008
$21,548
$852,800 + $577,900
$1,430,700
Tax history for 1826 Ransom Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,199 (−1.8%)
$2,865,000 + $955,000
$3,820,000
2024
$42,971 (+54.7%)
$2,865,000 + $955,000
$3,820,000
2023
$27,771 (+1.8%)
$3,029,400 + $867,000
$3,896,400
2022
$27,293 (+1.7%)
$1,497,806 + $1,015,034
$2,512,840
2021
$26,824 (+1.4%)
$1,468,438 + $995,132
$2,463,570
2020
$26,441 (+2.5%)
$1,439,646 + $975,620
$2,415,266
2019
$25,796 (+2.1%)
$1,424,885 + $965,617
$2,390,502
2018
$25,266 (+35.1%)
$1,396,947 + $946,684
$2,343,631
2017
$18,697 (+1.3%)
$1,005,000 + $681,000
$1,686,000
2016
$18,465 (+0.6%)
$1,005,000 + $681,000
$1,686,000
2015
$18,359 (+40.4%)
$1,005,000 + $681,000
$1,686,000
2014
$13,073 (−16.2%)
$704,000 + $477,000
$1,181,000
2012
$15,594
$667,600 + $452,400
$1,120,000
2011
$15,604 (+1.0%)
$852,800 + $577,900
$1,430,700
2010
$15,445 (−1.0%)
$852,800 + $577,900
$1,430,700
2009
$15,595 (−27.6%)
$852,800 + $577,900
$1,430,700
2008
$21,548
$852,800 + $577,900
$1,430,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 26, 2015 • Final
Building (legacy)
Grading
Jan 23, 2012 • Final
Mechanical permit (legacy)
Install a forced air unit and a motor on a residential building.
HVAC
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 15083
Living Sq. Ft: 4,769
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TR=15083 LOT 9
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 35,185
Legal Lot Number: 9
Municipality Name: GLENDALE
Acres: 0.8077
Depth Footage: 160
Front Footage: 221
Zoning Code: GLR1*
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Cul-De-Sac
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,769
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5618027013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Balboa Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Eleanor J. Toll Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Herbert Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
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