Escape to your own private sanctuary at 2021 Rome Street, a hidden gem in the heart of Glassell Park offering an unparalleled sense of privacy and a lifestyle defined by indoor-outdoor harmony. This meticulously maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence is perfectly situated and walkable giving you the best of secluded living and urban convenience. Bathed in natural light that highlights gorgeous patina'd terracotta living room tile, the home features modern smart upgrades including lights on a wifi switch for effortless ambiance. The kitchen is a designer's dream with sleek concrete countertops and rustic shelving, while the stunning concrete bathroom with an overhead skylight and classic claw foot tub offers a spa-like retreat. The primary suite serves as a true cabin retreat designed for excellent airflow and peaceful ambient sounds, complemented by a remarkably versatile layout with a nursery or office space perfectly sized to accommodate a queen-sized bed. Experience a serene "treehouse" feeling on the front patio nestled within a large pine tree, the ideal spot for morning coffee or sunset wine. The crown jewel of this property is the expansive, tiered backyard featuring a fully functional fountain and a gardener's delight of mature, producing fruit trees including Lime, Blood Orange, Lemon, and Orange. Confidence comes standard with this move-in ready listing as the sellers have proactively handled major maintenance, including a brand-new front retaining wall, newly redone front steps, a brand-new back fence, a new rear wall, and professional remediation of past root intrusion with excellent drainage. This impeccably cared-for interior and its versatile outdoor spaces are ready for their next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,800 sq ftLot Size
$1,607Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kyle Draper•DRE #01920958
•323-646-6442 (agent)
•kyle@sereneteam.com (agent)
Listed by Michael Stanfield•DRE #02178081
•310-704-7294 (agent)
•mike@sereneteam.com (agent)
Bought with Robert Feidler•DRE #01940639• First Team Real Estate
Rustic bohemian retreat in Glassell Park will make you feel transported to the countryside. Set high above street level and behind a garden wall, this unique home offers privacy and treetop views from the spacious front deck. Enter alongside the front garden with mature landscaping, then up the steps into the open plan living/dining room with Saltillo tile floors, wood beams + large windows filling the space with light. The kitchen features cement countertops, open shelving + counter seating allowing you to interact with your guests while you prepare a feast. The central hall leads to a one-of-a-kind bathroom, bonus office/guest space + laundry. At the rear is the master suite with custom shelving, platform bed, + a reclaimed wood bath situated under a view-filled window. French doors lead out to the terraced backyard perfect for lounging, gardening + a concrete soaking tub. This serene space is just minutes from all the best eateries and boutiques in Glassell Park + Highland Park.
Public Records
Feb 25, 2013
Sold
$450,000
$616/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 2006
Sold
$479,000
$655/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 17, 2004
Sold
$460,000
$629/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 18, 2001
Sold
$132,500
$181/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 18, 1990
Sold
$129,000
$176/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 13, 1990
Sold
$113,500
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 1982
Sold
$21,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,888 (+1.1%)
$674,503 + $168,623
$843,126
2024
$9,784 (+2.0%)
$661,278 + $165,317
$826,595
2023
$9,591 (+6.2%)
$648,312 + $162,076
$810,388
2021
$9,027 (−1.0%)
$623,138 + $155,784
$778,922
2020
$9,119 (+4.2%)
$610,920 + $152,730
$763,650
2019
$8,752 (+47.3%)
$604,656 + $151,164
$755,820
2018
$5,940 (+2.3%)
$592,800 + $148,200
$741,000
2017
$5,808 (+2.3%)
$345,580 + $131,886
$477,466
2016
$5,679 (+1.5%)
$345,580 + $131,886
$477,466
2015
$5,596 (−0.4%)
$338,804 + $129,300
$468,104
2014
$5,620 (+27.3%)
$327,178 + $124,864
$452,042
2012
$4,415 (+1.4%)
$271,800 + $68,200
$340,000
2011
$4,352 (+4.4%)
$271,800 + $68,200
$340,000
2010
$4,167 (−12.2%)
$271,800 + $68,200
$340,000
2009
$4,745 (−21.5%)
$255,000 + $64,000
$319,000
2008
$6,044
$303,500 + $75,900
$379,400
Tax history for 2021 Rome Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,888 (+1.1%)
$674,503 + $168,623
$843,126
2024
$9,784 (+2.0%)
$661,278 + $165,317
$826,595
2023
$9,591 (+6.2%)
$648,312 + $162,076
$810,388
2021
$9,027 (−1.0%)
$623,138 + $155,784
$778,922
2020
$9,119 (+4.2%)
$610,920 + $152,730
$763,650
2019
$8,752 (+47.3%)
$604,656 + $151,164
$755,820
2018
$5,940 (+2.3%)
$592,800 + $148,200
$741,000
2017
$5,808 (+2.3%)
$345,580 + $131,886
$477,466
2016
$5,679 (+1.5%)
$345,580 + $131,886
$477,466
2015
$5,596 (−0.4%)
$338,804 + $129,300
$468,104
2014
$5,620 (+27.3%)
$327,178 + $124,864
$452,042
2012
$4,415 (+1.4%)
$271,800 + $68,200
$340,000
2011
$4,352 (+4.4%)
$271,800 + $68,200
$340,000
2010
$4,167 (−12.2%)
$271,800 + $68,200
$340,000
2009
$4,745 (−21.5%)
$255,000 + $64,000
$319,000
2008
$6,044
$303,500 + $75,900
$379,400
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
731
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5462013036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
Jan 22, 2013 • Final
Plumbing
Install a seismic gas shut off valve.
Gas
Jul 25, 2002 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Install new drywall and replace windows in their existing size and location.
Remodel
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.
Directions: a few houses up from corner of Rome and Division
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 731
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5462013036
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Listing Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Glassell Park Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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