Come see this adorable cottage style adobe home tucked away in the privacy of its own hillside. This wonderful home has its own nature trail and usable hillside area with beautiful views and endless possibilities, and is walking distance from local parks and part of excellent school programs. This property has been heavily updated with new electrical service, hillside plumbing from house to main city line, new HVAC, new windows, timed sprinklers and cosmetic upgrades throughout the home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
9,539 sq ftLot Size
$1,073Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kim Nelson•DRE #01915560• Kim Nelson Broker
•310-614-3415 (agent)
•knelson.rei@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Kim Nelson•DRE #01915560• Kim Nelson Broker
Relax and live life among the trees where you are literally above it all. Enjoy evenings around a fire or go outside to the breeze on the patios. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1100 sq. ft. home has real adobe walls which should help with both noise and temperature control. The house is a fixer. The owner installed copper piping but did not remodel. You can continue the update process or bring your architect and build a dream house. The lot is terraced with the house on the largest of three flat areas. There are two storage sheds behind the house to take care of those extras you can't live without. The property is in a great area where children would attend Fremont Elem. , Rosemont MS and Crescenta Valley HS and can play in Glorietta Park just down the street.
Public Records
Jun 8, 1984
Sold
$109,500
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,774 (+2.3%)
$563,483 + $140,867
$704,350
2024
$7,599 (+2.3%)
$563,483 + $140,867
$704,350
2023
$7,424 (+1.8%)
$552,435 + $138,105
$690,540
2022
$7,292 (+1.7%)
$541,603 + $135,398
$677,001
2021
$7,167 (+1.5%)
$530,984 + $132,744
$663,728
2020
$7,063 (+2.5%)
$520,573 + $130,142
$650,715
2019
$6,890 (+1.5%)
$515,236 + $128,808
$644,044
2018
$6,788 (+1.6%)
$505,134 + $126,283
$631,417
2017
$6,681 (+3.1%)
$485,520 + $121,380
$606,900
2016
$6,478 (+25.2%)
$485,520 + $121,380
$606,900
2015
$5,175 (+4.1%)
$476,000 + $119,000
$595,000
2014
$4,969 (+3.6%)
$312,512 + $133,202
$445,714
2012
$4,795 (+544.2%)
$311,100 + $132,600
$443,700
2011
$744 (+1.5%)
$305,000 + $130,000
$435,000
2010
$733 (−0.7%)
$34,423 + $22,942
$57,365
2009
$738 (+1.9%)
$34,166 + $22,771
$56,937
2008
$725
$34,248 + $22,826
$57,074
Tax history for 1899 Alpha Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,774 (+2.3%)
$563,483 + $140,867
$704,350
2024
$7,599 (+2.3%)
$563,483 + $140,867
$704,350
2023
$7,424 (+1.8%)
$552,435 + $138,105
$690,540
2022
$7,292 (+1.7%)
$541,603 + $135,398
$677,001
2021
$7,167 (+1.5%)
$530,984 + $132,744
$663,728
2020
$7,063 (+2.5%)
$520,573 + $130,142
$650,715
2019
$6,890 (+1.5%)
$515,236 + $128,808
$644,044
2018
$6,788 (+1.6%)
$505,134 + $126,283
$631,417
2017
$6,681 (+3.1%)
$485,520 + $121,380
$606,900
2016
$6,478 (+25.2%)
$485,520 + $121,380
$606,900
2015
$5,175 (+4.1%)
$476,000 + $119,000
$595,000
2014
$4,969 (+3.6%)
$312,512 + $133,202
$445,714
2012
$4,795 (+544.2%)
$311,100 + $132,600
$443,700
2011
$744 (+1.5%)
$305,000 + $130,000
$435,000
2010
$733 (−0.7%)
$34,423 + $22,942
$57,365
2009
$738 (+1.9%)
$34,166 + $22,771
$56,937
2008
$725
$34,248 + $22,826
$57,074
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,539
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
1,101
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5654003003
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Feb 24, 2023.
Apr 26, 2026 • Final
Express re-roof permit (single family dwelling only)
Replace the roof with a class A or B roof covering material over new or existing solid sheathing. Apply a certified cool roof product for residential roof replacements exceeding half of the total roof area.
Roofing
Jan 16, 2026 • Final
Express re-roof permit (single family dwelling only)
Replace the roof with a class A or B roof covering material over new or existing solid sheathing. Apply a certified cool roof product for residential roof replacements exceeding half of the total roof area.
Roofing
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.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Above Street Level, Driveway - Gravel
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Kitchen Information
Range, Range Hood
Laundry Information
Laundry Inside
Additional Rooms
Den/Office
Fireplace Information
In Living Room
Flooring Information
Laminate Floors
Equipment
Stackable W/D Hookup, Water Line to Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
A/C
Central Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 1
Detached
Exterior Construction: Adobe
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,539
Zoning: GLR1R*
Property Features
Has View
View: Hills
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 5654-003-003
Location
Community Information
# of Units in Complex (Total): 1
Location Information
Directions: FROM VERDUGO TURN EAST ON ALPHA. STREET NUMBER AND HOUSE ARE NOT VISIBLE FROM STREET.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,101
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,539 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5654003003
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 24, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: LA/Owner Related
Around this home
Schools
John C. Fremont Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Rosemont Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Crescenta Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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