Exquisite 1923 Spanish on a fabulous, private large lot with walled gardens & gated drive in prime Madison Heights. Sprawling & versatile floorplan with charming rooms brimming with character. Darling front porch with stone bench welcomes you into a gorgeous living room & formal dining room with arched windows, crown moldings, hardwood floors, coved niches & built-in china cabinets. Cheery sun room off LR overlooks fruit tree-lined walkway. Updated kitchen with granite counters, center island, Wolf range & 48 Subzero fridge. Adjacent family room with built-in bookcases plus a convertible den, perfect for an office. Three bright bedrooms, including a sumptuous master suite with new bathroom & French doors to a wonderful terrace. Fabulous walled backyard with wisteria-covered patio, fireplac
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$1,321Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Carol Chua•DRE #00908699• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Gretchen Seager•DRE #00753259• Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Single story 1923 Mediterranean home with an ideal Madison Heights location. Elegant formal living and dining rooms, sunroom, den, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Large lot with romantic outdoor complete with fireplace and spa, detached 3-car garage. A short walk to shops and restaurants of Lake Avenue.
Public Records
May 4, 1999
Sold
$830,000
$354/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1978
Sold
$125,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,209 (+4.8%)
$1,775,872 + $443,961
$2,219,833
2024
$24,063 (+0.8%)
$1,741,051 + $435,256
$2,176,307
2023
$23,862 (+3.6%)
$1,706,913 + $426,722
$2,133,635
2022
$23,028 (+4.3%)
$1,673,445 + $418,355
$2,091,800
2021
$22,085 (+4.3%)
$1,640,633 + $410,152
$2,050,785
2020
$21,183 (−0.3%)
$1,608,464 + $402,110
$2,010,574
2019
$21,246 (−2.0%)
$1,591,972 + $397,987
$1,989,959
2018
$21,671 (+6.4%)
$1,560,757 + $390,184
$1,950,941
2017
$20,370
$1,422,000 + $357,000
$1,779,000
2016
$20,362 (−0.4%)
$1,422,000 + $357,000
$1,779,000
2015
$20,442 (+13.3%)
$1,422,000 + $357,000
$1,779,000
2014
$18,043 (+23.7%)
$1,255,200 + $314,800
$1,570,000
2012
$14,589 (−8.7%)
$993,000 + $249,000
$1,242,000
2011
$15,973 (+0.8%)
$993,000 + $249,000
$1,242,000
2010
$15,848 (−19.2%)
$1,095,000 + $274,000
$1,369,000
2009
$19,615 (+14.1%)
$1,095,000 + $274,000
$1,369,000
2008
$17,196
$1,352,000 + $338,000
$1,690,000
Tax history for 812 Arden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,209 (+4.8%)
$1,775,872 + $443,961
$2,219,833
2024
$24,063 (+0.8%)
$1,741,051 + $435,256
$2,176,307
2023
$23,862 (+3.6%)
$1,706,913 + $426,722
$2,133,635
2022
$23,028 (+4.3%)
$1,673,445 + $418,355
$2,091,800
2021
$22,085 (+4.3%)
$1,640,633 + $410,152
$2,050,785
2020
$21,183 (−0.3%)
$1,608,464 + $402,110
$2,010,574
2019
$21,246 (−2.0%)
$1,591,972 + $397,987
$1,989,959
2018
$21,671 (+6.4%)
$1,560,757 + $390,184
$1,950,941
2017
$20,370
$1,422,000 + $357,000
$1,779,000
2016
$20,362 (−0.4%)
$1,422,000 + $357,000
$1,779,000
2015
$20,442 (+13.3%)
$1,422,000 + $357,000
$1,779,000
2014
$18,043 (+23.7%)
$1,255,200 + $314,800
$1,570,000
2012
$14,589 (−8.7%)
$993,000 + $249,000
$1,242,000
2011
$15,973 (+0.8%)
$993,000 + $249,000
$1,242,000
2010
$15,848 (−19.2%)
$1,095,000 + $274,000
$1,369,000
2009
$19,615 (+14.1%)
$1,095,000 + $274,000
$1,369,000
2008
$17,196
$1,352,000 + $338,000
$1,690,000
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1923
Sq. Ft.
2,345
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5721024004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
RS-4
Single-Family Residential District
The purposes of the RS zoning districts are to: Provide appropriately located areas for single-family residential neighborhoods that are consistent with and implement the Single-Family Residential land use designation of the General Plan, and that are consistent with the standards of public health and safety established by this Zoning Code; and Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling, and protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, population density, traffic congestion, and other adverse environmental effects. The designation of property in the RS zoning district shall include the Zoning Map showing a numerical suffix to the RS map symbol (e.g., RS-2) which shall note the maximum number of dwelling units allowed per acre of site area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Aug 29, 2027 • Active
Single family residential - roof/stucco/siding/window
Remove existing clay tile and install new clay tile on a single-family home and detached garage.
Roofing
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.
Basement, Walk-In Closet, Attic, Living Room, Family Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Library, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors
Copper Plumbing Full
Levels: One
Window Features: Custom Covering
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Spanish Tile
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 76 x 214
Lot Features: Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front
Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5721024004
Has View
Location
School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.13136300
Longitude: -118.13351900
Directions: South of California and West of Lake, at the end of Hudson Avenue. W/Lake, S/Hudson
Zoning: PSRS
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,345
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1923
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5721024004
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: garden statuary, fireplace screen
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 18
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 18
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Carol
List Agent Last Name: Chua
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Gretchen
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
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K - 12
Preschool & daycare
McKinley School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Blair High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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