Outstanding opportunity to acquire a character home in an unrivaled location. Just a few blocks to the beach, this property is situated on a double flat lot (two parcels) in serene SM Canyon. The lots are a peninsula at the convergence of Sycamore Rd and E Rustic Rd, with only one neighbor behind. The main house has 3BR+2BA. The living rm, dining rm & den feature arched door/windows & peg & grooved wood floors. The kitchen is light & bright from giant skylight & features eating area, stainless counters, washer/dryer area and & access to basement. There is also an upstairs apartment with separate entrance, which has living/dining area, kitchen, bath, bedroom, & access to large roofdeck. The spacious grassy yard is surrounded by trees, has an outdoor shower, & patios off the master & dining room. There is an electric gate leading to a detached garage with a large finished bonus room/office above. There is also a below ground wine cellar or darkroom. Don't miss this!
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
7,877 sq ftLot Size
$1,543Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Randy Freeman•DRE #01088639• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert
•310-230-3719 (agent)
•randyfreeman@bhhscal.com (agent)
Bought with Emil Schneeman•DRE #01200793• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a character home in an unrivaled location. Just a few blocks to the beach, this property is situated on a double flat lot (two parcels) in serene SM Canyon. The lots are a peninsula at the convergence of Sycamore Rd and E Rustic Rd, with only one neighbor behind. The main house has 3BR+2BA. The living rm, dining rm & den feature arched door/windows & peg & grooved wood floors. The kitchen is light & bright from giant skylight & features eating area, stainless counters, washer/dryer area and & access to basement. There is also an upstairs apartment with separate entrance, which has living/dining area, kitchen, bath, bedroom, & access to large roofdeck. The spacious grassy yard is surrounded by trees, has an outdoor shower, & patios off the master & dining room. There is an electric gate leading to a detached garage with a large finished bonus room/office above. There is also a below ground wine cellar or darkroom. Don't miss this!
TheMLS #18-382770
Oct 10, 2018
Sold
$3,650,000
$1,357/sq ft
Sep 17, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 7, 2018
Listed
$3,495,000
$1,299/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$48,738 (+1.0%)
$2,962,481 + $1,109,157
$4,071,638
2024
$48,237 (+2.0%)
$2,962,481 + $1,109,157
$4,071,638
2023
$47,290 (+4.9%)
$2,904,394 + $1,087,409
$3,991,803
2022
$45,067 (+1.2%)
$2,847,446 + $1,066,088
$3,913,534
2021
$44,532 (−1.0%)
$2,791,614 + $1,045,185
$3,836,799
2020
$45,003 (+4.2%)
$2,736,877 + $1,024,692
$3,761,569
2019
$43,183 (+1,570.6%)
$2,708,814 + $1,014,186
$3,723,000
2018
$2,585 (+2.1%)
$2,655,700 + $994,300
$3,650,000
2017
$2,532 (+3.7%)
$96,518 + $102,285
$198,803
2016
$2,442 (+1.4%)
$96,518 + $102,285
$198,803
2015
$2,408 (−0.7%)
$94,626 + $100,280
$194,906
2014
$2,425 (−1.0%)
$91,380 + $96,840
$188,220
2012
$2,450 (+2.7%)
$90,968 + $96,403
$187,371
2011
$2,386 (−1.2%)
$89,185 + $94,513
$183,698
2010
$2,415 (+4.0%)
$87,437 + $92,660
$180,097
2009
$2,322 (+4.2%)
$86,784 + $91,968
$178,752
2008
$2,228
$86,991 + $92,187
$179,178
Tax history for 471 Sycamore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$48,738 (+1.0%)
$2,962,481 + $1,109,157
$4,071,638
2024
$48,237 (+2.0%)
$2,962,481 + $1,109,157
$4,071,638
2023
$47,290 (+4.9%)
$2,904,394 + $1,087,409
$3,991,803
2022
$45,067 (+1.2%)
$2,847,446 + $1,066,088
$3,913,534
2021
$44,532 (−1.0%)
$2,791,614 + $1,045,185
$3,836,799
2020
$45,003 (+4.2%)
$2,736,877 + $1,024,692
$3,761,569
2019
$43,183 (+1,570.6%)
$2,708,814 + $1,014,186
$3,723,000
2018
$2,585 (+2.1%)
$2,655,700 + $994,300
$3,650,000
2017
$2,532 (+3.7%)
$96,518 + $102,285
$198,803
2016
$2,442 (+1.4%)
$96,518 + $102,285
$198,803
2015
$2,408 (−0.7%)
$94,626 + $100,280
$194,906
2014
$2,425 (−1.0%)
$91,380 + $96,840
$188,220
2012
$2,450 (+2.7%)
$90,968 + $96,403
$187,371
2011
$2,386 (−1.2%)
$89,185 + $94,513
$183,698
2010
$2,415 (+4.0%)
$87,437 + $92,660
$180,097
2009
$2,322 (+4.2%)
$86,784 + $91,968
$178,752
2008
$2,228
$86,991 + $92,187
$179,178
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,880 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1944
Sq. Ft.
2,690
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4410017001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Aug 21, 2020 • Active
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service panel.
Electrical
Jul 16, 2020 • Active
Electrical
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on a one or two-family residential building.
Electrical
Solar
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
Garage
Auto Driveway Gate, Detached, Door Opener, 2 Car Garage
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 5
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Laundry Information
Laundry in Kitchen
Additional Rooms
Dining Room
Den
Attic Room, Basement, Breakfast Area, Den, Dining Room, Guest House, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio Open
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is
Around this home
Schools
Canyon Elementary School
Charter K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Paul Revere Middle School
Charter 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Palisades Charter High School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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