Some houses are just houses. And then there are the ones that feel like a deep breath the moment you step inside. Tucked into the foothills of La Crescenta, wrapped in mature trees and opened up to scenic canyon views, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home isn't just a place to live it's a place to belong. Step through the door and the story begins. Vaulted, beamed ceilings soar overhead. Warm wood floors catch the light. Expansive windows pull the hillside in, so the outdoors never feels far away. It's the kind of light-filled, character-rich space that instantly feels like it was waiting for you. This multilevel home unfolds in layers the way the best stories do. The inviting living room spills onto a spacious deck made for golden-hour conversations and slow weekend mornings. A bright dining area flows into the updated kitchen, where everyday life just feels easy. And when you need a space that's all yours? The flexible rooms are ready a home office, a creative studio, a media room, a guest retreat. Whatever chapter is next for you, this house has a room for it. Outside, stone accents and charming architectural details give the home its soul. Multiple balconies and outdoor gathering spaces turn every season into an invitation to breathe the fresh foothill air. The attached garage keeps life practical; the views keep it dreamy. And with recent repairs and improvements, you get the best of both worlds refreshed and move-in ready, while the home's original character shines right through. And the location? The cherry on top. Minutes to Foothill Boulevard, the Montrose Shopping Park, beloved local dining, parks, and miles of hiking right out your doorstep. La Crescenta School District campuses are nearby, including Crescenta Valley High School buyers are encouraged to independently verify school boundaries, enrollment eligibility, and availability. This is more than a house in the hills. It's a serene foothill retreat with flexible living space, views you won't forget, and a neighborhood that feels like family. Come write your story here then come make it yours.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
7,954 sq ftLot Size
$823Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Drew Smyth•DRE #02027853• Real Broker
•323-762-5987 (agent)
•Drew@smyth-properties.com (agent)
Bought with Hilda Voskanian•DRE #01921576• eXp Realty of Greater L. A.
Est. $4,443 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5514 Canyonside Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TheMLS #26945355
Oct 28, 2026
Sold
$1,282,000
$823/sq ft
Oct 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 3, 2026
Listed
$1,195,000
$767/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 2018
Sold
$855,500
$549/sq ft
CRMLS #P0-818001412
Jun 22, 2018
Sold
$855,350
$549/sq ft
Jun 21, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Feb 10, 2018
Listed
$799,000
$513/sq ft
One of a kind home in La Crescenta's Briggs Terrace neighborhood. Delightful home with old world charm and new world amenities. Spacious living room with hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, charming dining room with fireplace, three bedrooms each with private bathrooms. Work out studio or office is a plus. Amenities include FA/CA, copper plumbing, dual pane windows and more. Lots of balconies and easy care landscaping. Single car garage plus parking space.
Public Records
Jun 28, 1991
Sold
$257,000
$165/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,371 (+3.4%)
$794,185 + $198,458
$992,643
2024
$11,001 (+2.7%)
$778,613 + $194,567
$973,180
2023
$10,707 (+4.2%)
$763,347 + $190,752
$954,099
2022
$10,280 (+1.7%)
$748,380 + $187,012
$935,392
2021
$10,106 (+1.5%)
$733,706 + $183,346
$917,052
2020
$9,961 (+2.5%)
$719,320 + $179,751
$899,071
2019
$9,719 (+81.5%)
$711,945 + $177,908
$889,853
2018
$5,355 (+1.6%)
$697,986 + $174,420
$872,406
2017
$5,270 (+3.3%)
$326,364 + $140,418
$466,782
2016
$5,101 (+2.3%)
$326,364 + $140,418
$466,782
2015
$4,988 (+0.8%)
$319,965 + $137,665
$457,630
2014
$4,950 (+3.7%)
$308,986 + $132,942
$441,928
2012
$4,776 (+1.9%)
$307,590 + $132,342
$439,932
2011
$4,686 (+1.9%)
$301,559 + $129,748
$431,307
2010
$4,601 (−1.1%)
$295,647 + $127,204
$422,851
2009
$4,654 (+2.3%)
$293,438 + $126,254
$419,692
2008
$4,547
$294,136 + $126,554
$420,690
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,954 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,558
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5868014036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage
1 Car Garage, Driveway
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 3
# of Open Other Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Laundry Information
Laundry Room
Additional Rooms
Dining Room
Dining Room, Living Room, Dining Area
Fireplace Information
In Dining Area
Flooring Information
Tile Floors, Wood Floors
Equipment
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Central Cooling
Forced Air Heating
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 3
Three Or More Levels
Detached
Detached/No Common Walls
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Land Information
Other Structures: None
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,954
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1826
Lot Size Dimensions: 77 x 105
Zoning: LCR171/2
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 5868-014-036
Financial Information
Listing Terms: All Inclusive Trust Deed
Location
Location Information
Directions: Cross Street: Briggs/Shields; North on Briggs to Shields, turn right on Shields to Canyonside Road. Turn right on Canysonside to 5514.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,558
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,954 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5868014036
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 3, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Listing Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: All Inclusive Trust Deed
Around this home
Schools
Mountain Avenue Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Rosemont Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Crescenta Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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