Gorgeous 1921 Colonial Revival home in Madison Heights is being revealed for sale after 40+ years of single ownership. An inviting entry with central hall leads to spacious common rooms, including a formal dining room and living room featuring an oversized Batchelder fireplace. The gourmet kitchen opens to a sunlit breakfast room for casual brunches and family meals. Ample storage, including walk-in pantry and basement. The family room features a 110 inch dropdown projection theater screen with built in surround sound. The main level also offers a large office with built-in bookcases, a powder room, a maid's room and bath, and laundry room. Upstairs offers four bedrooms, a study and reading room. The master suite is exceptional, providing a sitting retreat with fireplace, walk in closet, bathroom and private terrace. A huge attic is partially finished as an entertainment room. Peaceful patio areas and yard featuring expansive lawns, play area, Engish garden, magnificent magnolia tree, and brick patio are easily accessible for quiet escapes or outdoor entertaining. A porte cochere leads to a two-car garage with separate guest quarters upstairs. HVAC and alarm system included. Close to South Lake shops, restaurants and schools!
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$938Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jean Garr-Roddy•DRE #00941946• COMPASS
Bought with Macy Lucarelli•DRE #01977755• COMPASS
Bought with Jean Garr-Roddy•DRE #00941946• COMPASS
Gorgeous 1921 Colonial Revival home in Madison Heights is being revealed for sale after 40+ years of single ownership. An inviting entry with central hall leads to spacious common rooms, including a formal dining room and living room featuring an oversized Batchelder fireplace. The gourmet kitchen opens to a sunlit breakfast room for casual brunches and family meals. Ample storage, including walk-in pantry and basement. The family room features a 110 inch dropdown projection theater screen with built in surround sound. The main level also offers a large office with built-in bookcases, a powder room, a maid's room and bath, and laundry room. Upstairs offers four bedrooms, a study and reading room. The master suite is exceptional, providing a sitting retreat with fireplace, walk in closet, bathroom and private terrace. A huge attic is partially finished as an entertainment room. Peaceful patio areas and yard featuring expansive lawns, play area, Engish garden, magnificent magnolia tree, and brick patio are easily accessible for quiet escapes or outdoor entertaining. A porte cochere leads to a two-car garage with separate guest quarters upstairs. HVAC and alarm system included. Close to South Lake shops, restaurants and schools!
Public Records
Jun 17, 1977
Sold
$189,000
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 20, 1975
Sold
$98,500
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,010 (+6.2%)
$267,984 + $272,419
$540,403
2024
$6,601 (+0.9%)
$267,984 + $272,419
$540,403
2023
$6,544 (+3.5%)
$262,730 + $267,078
$529,808
2022
$6,325 (−80.9%)
$257,579 + $261,842
$519,421
2021
$33,044 (+467.3%)
$252,529 + $256,708
$509,237
2020
$5,825 (−0.2%)
$2,424,864 + $606,216
$3,031,080
2019
$5,837 (−0.2%)
$245,040 + $249,095
$494,135
2018
$5,846 (+1.3%)
$240,236 + $244,211
$484,447
2017
$5,774 (+3.1%)
$230,908 + $234,729
$465,637
2016
$5,601 (+1.1%)
$230,908 + $234,729
$465,637
2015
$5,540 (+1.9%)
$226,381 + $230,127
$456,508
2014
$5,438 (+0.9%)
$218,614 + $222,231
$440,845
2012
$5,389 (+2.5%)
$217,626 + $221,227
$438,853
2011
$5,259 (+1.5%)
$213,359 + $216,890
$430,249
2010
$5,184 (−0.6%)
$209,176 + $212,638
$421,814
2009
$5,213 (+6.2%)
$207,613 + $211,049
$418,662
2008
$4,908
$208,107 + $211,551
$419,658
Tax history for 820 Arden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,010 (+6.2%)
$267,984 + $272,419
$540,403
2024
$6,601 (+0.9%)
$267,984 + $272,419
$540,403
2023
$6,544 (+3.5%)
$262,730 + $267,078
$529,808
2022
$6,325 (−80.9%)
$257,579 + $261,842
$519,421
2021
$33,044 (+467.3%)
$252,529 + $256,708
$509,237
2020
$5,825 (−0.2%)
$2,424,864 + $606,216
$3,031,080
2019
$5,837 (−0.2%)
$245,040 + $249,095
$494,135
2018
$5,846 (+1.3%)
$240,236 + $244,211
$484,447
2017
$5,774 (+3.1%)
$230,908 + $234,729
$465,637
2016
$5,601 (+1.1%)
$230,908 + $234,729
$465,637
2015
$5,540 (+1.9%)
$226,381 + $230,127
$456,508
2014
$5,438 (+0.9%)
$218,614 + $222,231
$440,845
2012
$5,389 (+2.5%)
$217,626 + $221,227
$438,853
2011
$5,259 (+1.5%)
$213,359 + $216,890
$430,249
2010
$5,184 (−0.6%)
$209,176 + $212,638
$421,814
2009
$5,213 (+6.2%)
$207,613 + $211,049
$418,662
2008
$4,908
$208,107 + $211,551
$419,658
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
4,811
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5721024005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 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
Mar 21, 2023 • Final
Electrical permit - express
Install an electrical subpanel and a dedicated circuit for an oven.
Electrical
Sep 23, 2019 • Final
Plumbing
Work on a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage - Single Door, Guest, Porte-Cochere, Pull-through, Street
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen
Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Remodeled Kitchen
Foundation Details: Combination, Raised, Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Patio Open, Roof Top
Has Patio
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot-Level/Flat, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5721024005
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 34.13148200
Longitude: -118.13325200
Other Subdivision Name: Other
Directions: Cross Street: South Lake Avenue; Madison Heights! South of California Boulevard, west of South Lake Avenue
Subdivision Name: Other
Zoning: PSR4
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,811
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5721024005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 266
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 266
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jean
List Agent Last Name: Garr-Roddy
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: COMPASS
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Macy
Buyer Agent Last Name: Lucarelli
Co-Buyer Agent First Name: Jean
Co-Buyer Agent Last Name: Garr-Roddy
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: COMPASS
Co-Buyer Office Name: COMPASS
Around this home
Schools
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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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$4.29M – $5.19M
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