Welcome to 3850 Monterey Road in prime North El Sereno - nestled where South Pasadena, Highland Park, and Northeast LA converge, this beautifully maintained 3-bed, 2-bath Mid-Century Ranch offers 1,271 sq ft of stylish living on a spacious 7,182 sq ft lot. Step into sunlit interiors featuring rich hardwood floors, newer dual-pane windows, and a cozy brick fireplace that anchors the inviting living and dining spaces. The updated kitchen shines with modern countertops, sleek cabinetry, a charming vintage O'Keefe & Merritt stove and grill, Whirlpool appliances, and a built-in office nook perfect for working from home or creative pursuits. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of a backyard oasis boasting a covered patio ideal for lounging, an elevated gazebo with synthetic decking for al fresco dining or entertaining under the stars, and a hillside garden lush with shrubs and vegetation. The attached two-car garage doubles as a versatile bonus space, fully finished with epoxy floors, a wall-mounted mini split AC, sink, washer/dryer hookups, and attic storage access, making it perfect for a home gym, studio, or workshop. Additional highlights include updated bathrooms, new interior doors, a newer custom front door, tile in bathrooms, central HVAC for year-round comfort, and charming vintage details throughout. Embrace a walkable lifestyle with Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, Rose Hills Park, local shops, and vibrant eateries all nearby, plus convenient access to Downtown LA. A true blend of mid-century charm and modern updates awaits!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
7,182 sq ftLot Size
$776Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Donny Hillier•DRE #02127163• BHHS California Properties
Listed by Don Hillier•DRE #00982713• BHHS California Properties
Bought with Natalia Cerpa•DRE #01742526• Markarian Realty
Don't let the humble exterior of this Mid-century Ranch home fool you. As you pass though the extra wide front door, you will find an immaculately well-preserved 1956 home with a freshly painted interior, original hardwood floors, original light fixtures and an eat-in kitchen with its original metal cabinets in pristine condition! Three good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dining room, laundry room, a large 2 car garage, and a covered patio looking up at Monterey Hills. You are just minutes to downtown LA, China Town and blocks from South Pasadena and Ernest R. Debs Regional Park, a 282-acre urban oasis for wildlife that includes hiking, fishing, biking and an Audubon Center. All offers due by July 15.2019 5pm.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,061 (+1.2%)
$521,885 + $130,469
$652,354
2024
$7,963 (+1.9%)
$521,885 + $130,469
$652,354
2023
$7,810 (+4.8%)
$511,652 + $127,911
$639,563
2022
$7,451 (+1.3%)
$501,620 + $125,403
$627,023
2021
$7,359 (−2.1%)
$491,785 + $122,945
$614,730
2020
$7,514 (−14.0%)
$482,143 + $120,535
$602,678
2019
$8,740 (+0.8%)
$477,200 + $119,300
$596,500
2018
$8,674 (+1,014.1%)
$499,800 + $214,200
$714,000
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 3850 Monterey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,061 (+1.2%)
$521,885 + $130,469
$652,354
2024
$7,963 (+1.9%)
$521,885 + $130,469
$652,354
2023
$7,810 (+4.8%)
$511,652 + $127,911
$639,563
2022
$7,451 (+1.3%)
$501,620 + $125,403
$627,023
2021
$7,359 (−2.1%)
$491,785 + $122,945
$614,730
2020
$7,514 (−14.0%)
$482,143 + $120,535
$602,678
2019
$8,740 (+0.8%)
$477,200 + $119,300
$596,500
2018
$8,674 (+1,014.1%)
$499,800 + $214,200
$714,000
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
7,182 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
1,271
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5302032006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
Sep 16, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Repair a sewer lateral using a liner.
Plumbing
Sep 4, 2019 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the main electrical service panel to a higher amperage.
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
Garage, Driveway, Converted Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Remodeled Kitchen, Quartz Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Shower in Tub, Shower
Cooling Information
Central, Wall Window
Has Cooling
Room Information
Bonus Room, Galley Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Location: YES
Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Levels: One
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Gazebo
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Concrete
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5302032006
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Hiking, Park
Location Information
Latitude: 34.09194200
Longitude: -118.18837800
Directions: Off Monterey Road & Via Marisol
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,271
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,182 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5302032006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Donny
List Agent Last Name: Hillier
Co-List Agent First Name: Don
Co-List Agent Last Name: Hillier
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Co-List Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Natalia
Buyer Agent Last Name: Cerpa
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Markarian Realty
Around this home
Schools
Bushnell Way Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
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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