Charming El Sereno Fixer with Endless Potential! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is a rare opportunity to restore and transform a property in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods. Featuring solid bones, copper plumbing, laundry hookups, and a spacious two-car garage, this home is in original condition and ready for a new family or developer to bring it back to life. With homes in the area selling in under two weeks, this property won’t last long. Don’t miss your chance to reimagine and create your dream home or investment in a transitioning and vibrant community.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
7,192 sq ftLot Size
$671Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Juan Huizar•DRE #01417642• Sage Real Estate Group, Inc.
Listed by Roberta Rees•DRE #00686223• Sage Real Estate Group, Inc.
Contact: 562-307-0838
Bought with Juan Huizar•DRE #01417642• Sage Real Estate Group, Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #CRPW24237502
Feb 3, 2025
Sold
$761,999
$600/sq ft
Nov 20, 2024
Listed
$795,000
$625/sq ft
Charming El Sereno Fixer with Endless Potential! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is a rare opportunity to restore and transform a property in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods. Featuring solid bones, copper plumbing, laundry hookups, and a spacious two-car garage, this home is in original condition and ready for a new family or developer to bring it back to life. With homes in the area selling in under two weeks, this property won’t last long. Don’t miss your chance to reimagine and create your dream home or investment in a transitioning and vibrant community.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,735 (+923.2%)
$632,400 + $160,854
$793,254
2024
$951 (+1.4%)
$632,400 + $160,854
$793,254
2023
$939 (+3.7%)
$14,385 + $39,387
$53,772
2022
$905 (+1.9%)
$14,103 + $38,615
$52,718
2021
$888 (−0.2%)
$13,827 + $37,858
$51,685
2020
$890 (+2.6%)
$13,556 + $37,116
$50,672
2019
$867 (+9.1%)
$13,417 + $36,736
$50,153
2018
$795 (+2.1%)
$13,154 + $36,016
$49,170
2017
$779 (+4.1%)
$12,645 + $34,618
$47,263
2016
$748 (+1.2%)
$12,645 + $34,618
$47,263
2015
$739 (−1.6%)
$12,398 + $33,940
$46,338
2014
$751 (−0.8%)
$11,973 + $32,777
$44,750
2012
$757 (+1.5%)
$11,919 + $32,629
$44,548
2011
$746 (−0.6%)
$11,686 + $31,990
$43,676
2010
$750 (+2.7%)
$11,457 + $31,363
$42,820
2009
$730 (+2.9%)
$11,372 + $31,129
$42,501
2008
$710
$11,400 + $31,203
$42,603
Tax history for 3838 Monterey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,735 (+923.2%)
$632,400 + $160,854
$793,254
2024
$951 (+1.4%)
$632,400 + $160,854
$793,254
2023
$939 (+3.7%)
$14,385 + $39,387
$53,772
2022
$905 (+1.9%)
$14,103 + $38,615
$52,718
2021
$888 (−0.2%)
$13,827 + $37,858
$51,685
2020
$890 (+2.6%)
$13,556 + $37,116
$50,672
2019
$867 (+9.1%)
$13,417 + $36,736
$50,153
2018
$795 (+2.1%)
$13,154 + $36,016
$49,170
2017
$779 (+4.1%)
$12,645 + $34,618
$47,263
2016
$748 (+1.2%)
$12,645 + $34,618
$47,263
2015
$739 (−1.6%)
$12,398 + $33,940
$46,338
2014
$751 (−0.8%)
$11,973 + $32,777
$44,750
2012
$757 (+1.5%)
$11,919 + $32,629
$44,548
2011
$746 (−0.6%)
$11,686 + $31,990
$43,676
2010
$750 (+2.7%)
$11,457 + $31,363
$42,820
2009
$730 (+2.9%)
$11,372 + $31,129
$42,501
2008
$710
$11,400 + $31,203
$42,603
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,192 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
1,271
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5302032004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
Mar 28, 2025 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Replace the roof with a class A or B roof covering material over existing solid sheathing. Apply a certified cool roof product if the replacement exceeds half of the total roof area. Ensure compliance with fire hazard severity zone requirements and energy standards.
Roofing
Feb 12, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Upgrade the main electrical panel.
Electrical
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
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage - Single Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub
Cooling Information
Ductless
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Wall Heater
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: None
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 5302032004
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
School Information
High School District: Los Angeles Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.09173800
Longitude: -118.18812800
Directions: Huntington Dr. to Monterey Road
Zoning: LAR1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,271
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,192 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5302032004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 562-307-0838
Days Active in MLS: 38
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 38
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Juan
List Agent Last Name: Huizar
Co-List Agent First Name: Roberta
Co-List Agent Last Name: Rees
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Sage Real Estate Group, Inc.
Co-List Office Name: Sage Real Estate Group, Inc.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Juan
Buyer Agent Last Name: Huizar
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Sage Real Estate Group, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Huntington Drive Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
El Sereno Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Abraham Lincoln Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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