Perched atop scenic Elephant Hill, 3970 Barrett Road offers a rare opportunity to own a hillside home with sweeping views and boundless potential. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom 1920s probate fixer with no court confirmation required, spans over 2,100 square feet and is priced to invite creativity, customization, and significant value. Sunlight fills the spacious living and dining areas, a flexible layout provides ample space for everyday living and inspired reimagining. Generously sized bedrooms, and substantial square footage offer buyers room to craft their ideal retreat. Outside, the hillside setting ensures privacy, natural beauty, and panoramic views across El Sereno. The expansive lot invites the creation of gardens, patios, or decks--limited only by your imagination. This home is surrounded by nature trails and just minutes from bustling Huntington Drive--home to beloved local spots like Antigua Bread, El Sereno Green Grocer, Charlies Trio and Elephant Hill Cafe. Exciting revitalization plans are underway to enhance pedestrian and bike access, green spaces, and transit connectivity along Huntington Drive, promising a more walkable and community-focused environment. Tucked away in nature yet a quick drive to Highland Park, South Pasadena, and DTLA, if you've been searching for space, views, and a project with serious upside--this rare gem is the one.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
4,756 sq ftLot Size
$447Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Allan Vides•DRE #01377755• Avida & Associates
Contact: (626) 234-4435
Bought with Allan Vides•DRE #01377755• Avida & Associates
*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
4,756 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
2,128
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5309002038
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
Oct 6, 2025 • Active
Bldg-alter/repair
Remodel a bathroom and kitchen in a residential building. No structural changes are included.
Bathroom
Kitchen
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Kitchen Information
Appliances: None
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Fireplace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1st floor
High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Balcony
Levels: Multi/Split
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Fencing: None
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: None
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Sprinklers None
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5309002038
Property Condition: Fixer
Total # of Stories: 2
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, Suburban
Location Information
Latitude: 34.09138100
Longitude: -118.16877900
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Directions: Above Huntington
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Zoning: LAR!
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,128
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,756 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5309002038
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: (626) 234-4435
Days Active in MLS: 19
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 19
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Allan
List Agent Last Name: Vides
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Avida & Associates
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Allan
Buyer Agent Last Name: Vides
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Avida & Associates
Around this home
Schools
Sierra Vista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
El Sereno Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
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