One of the best priced homes on the market! Perched at the base of University Hills by Cal State LA, 5305 Borland Rd features a reimagined floor plan with a newly constructed two-story addition at the rear of the home. It offers a flexible layout where the office can serve as a fourth bedroom, along with 3-bathrooms, and a fully fenced backyard in one of El Sereno's coveted hillside enclaves. Step inside to a sun-drenched living room anchored by custom built-in shelves and a fireplace that sets a warm, modern tone throughout. The chef's kitchen serves as a focal point, appointed with stunning marble countertops, a statement hood, an expansive 9-foot center island, and stainless steel appliances. Down the hall, the guest bath features green roman clay walls and a floating marble sink, adding a designer touch. The rear addition encompasses a generous primary suite with a spa-like ensuite bath featuring a rainfall shower boasting 14' ceilings beneath a large skylight that bathes the space in natural light. Micro cement walls, a floating vanity and sleek soaking tub make this ensuite feel like a true sanctuary. A walk-in closet and a covered balcony with views overlooking the cityscape complete the primary bedroom. Downstairs, the extension includes two additional bedrooms and a second living room with a built-in bar and views of the outdoors. Tri-fold doors disappear to connect the indoors to the backyard. A laundry area, hallway bath and direct access to the garage finish the space. Outside, lush greenery frames the backyard creating privacy and a sense of calm. An attached two car garage with direct access to the home and driveway parking accommodate multiple cars. Other features include a new roof, plumbing, electrical, windows, central HVAC, interior fire sprinklers and more. Tranquil, rolling hills offer a peaceful retreat just minutes from DTLA, Cal State LA, and Ascot Hills Park. Enjoy local favorites like Evil Cooks, Lil' East Coffee, and Holy Grounds, and easy freeway access. Must see!
University Hills, located between Cal State LA and the Alhambra border, is a hillside and residential Los Angeles neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and canyon-edge views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cal State LA campus core near Paseo Rancho Castilla and the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, where lecture halls, galleries, and performance spaces set a collegiate tempo. Curving roads and postwar homes define the built landscape, with pockets of apartments closer to campus. Ernest E. Debs Regional Park adds trailheads, picnic lawns, and a lake-like pond feel just downhill. The I-10 corridor frames the edge, while local streets stay quiet and green.
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Market insights
5305 Borland Rd · $1,198,000
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,198,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,001,730. (16% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wet bar
Balcony
Built-ins
Recessed lighting
Open floor plan
Stone counters
Walk-in closet
Living room
Family room
Primary suite
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the main floor
Main-floor primary bedroom
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Main-floor full bathroom
Bathtub
Shower
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen
Stone counters
Kitchen island
Gas range
Range hood
Dishwasher
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Indoor laundry
Gas and electric dryer hookups
Heating & cooling
Central furnace
Central cooling
Exterior features
Covered patio
Open patio
Deck
Garden
Backyard
Lawn
Park nearby
View
Home design
Two stories
Front-door entry
Parking
Attached garage with two spaces
One uncovered space
Direct garage access
Front-entry garage
Driveway
Construction
No common walls
Utilities
Public sewer
District/public water
HOA & community
Urban community
Electricity and solar
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Fixer. Looking for your next project? Here's your chance at an amazing opportunity in University Hills by Cal State LA. This home has much potential given its size and location-- The main level has lots of natural light, laminate floors, and several rooms including a spacious family room with sliding doors that lead to a large outdoor patio with views. The large basement has additional bonus rooms and a separate entrance. The attached 2-car garage is sizable, and the wide driveway can accommodate two more vehicles side by side. The flat, usable backyard offers a great outdoor space and boasts several mature fruit trees including orange, tangerine, fig, avocado, and loquat. Situated close to Cal State LA, with easy access to the 10 and 710 freeways, this property is minutes from USC Keck, Downtown LA, and the San Gabriel Valley. Its prime location makes it highly desirable as a rental, presenting a great opportunity to enhance your portfolio. Cash offers only.
CRMLS #PW20035882
Jul 29, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jul 11, 2020
Price Changed
$765,000
$326/sq ft
Feb 18, 2020
Listed
$795,000
$339/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1986
Sold
$105,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,716 (+225.1%)
$535,500 + $188,700
$724,200
2024
$2,681 (+1.8%)
$525,000 + $185,000
$710,000
2023
$2,633 (+4.7%)
$86,878 + $114,057
$200,935
2022
$2,516 (+1.4%)
$85,175 + $111,821
$196,996
2021
$2,481 (−0.8%)
$83,505 + $109,629
$193,134
2020
$2,502 (+3.8%)
$81,868 + $107,480
$189,348
2019
$2,410 (+3.1%)
$81,029 + $106,378
$187,407
2018
$2,338 (+2.2%)
$79,441 + $104,293
$183,734
2017
$2,287 (+2.8%)
$76,357 + $100,245
$176,602
2016
$2,224 (+1.4%)
$76,357 + $100,245
$176,602
2015
$2,194 (−0.7%)
$74,860 + $98,280
$173,140
2014
$2,209 (−1.3%)
$72,292 + $94,908
$167,200
2012
$2,239 (+3.0%)
$71,966 + $94,480
$166,446
2011
$2,174 (−1.0%)
$70,555 + $92,628
$163,183
2010
$2,197 (+3.6%)
$69,172 + $90,812
$159,984
2009
$2,120 (+4.2%)
$68,656 + $90,134
$158,790
2008
$2,034
$68,820 + $90,349
$159,169
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,965 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,220
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,220
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5221005019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
Feb 24, 2026 • Active
Fire sprinkler
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Fire sprinkler
Feb 18, 2026 • Active
Bldg-addition
Addition
Remodel
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