Situated on an beautifully-landscaped knoll in an enchanting woodsy setting on a desirable Marengo-district culdesac, this picturesque cottage brims with charm & romance. Built in 1917 & extensively remodeled in recent years, the light-filled interior retains its original character combined with modern-day amenities. A charming bricked front porch ushers guests into a great room with coved ceiling, fireplace, hardwood floors, glorious pool & yard views, and a large formal DR. The remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, slate floors & sliding doors to a spacious patio. Three BRs & two remodeled BAs complete this sweet home. Numerous French doors open to a spectacular park-like terraced backyard with an inviting pool, waterfall, stream, fish pond, outdoor kitchen with Lynx bbq, multiple seating areas for entertaining & relaxing, a 267sf play/storage room & a darling 120sf studio/office tucked in the woods. Amenities include CA, copper plumbing, updated electrical & security system. Just a stone's throw from Garfield Park, Bristol Farms, Mission Street shops, restaurants, Farmer's market & Gold Line, award-winning schools and easy access to downtown LA & Pasadena, this is a special home in a magical setting!
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
9,360 sq ftLot Size
$1,267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Carol Chua•DRE #00908699• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Dean Griffith•DRE #01452542• Coldwell Banker Realty
This cottage style home is located on a very quiet cul de sac street. The real yard has a pool and terraced gardens. The interior is updated and move in ready.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Drylie
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1926 Mill Rd
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #P0-316001788
Jul 14, 2016
Sold
$1,370,000
$931/sq ft
Jun 9, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2016
Listed
$1,175,000
$799/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 2010
Sold
$900,000
$612/sq ft
CRMLS #P0-22032340
May 5, 2004
Sold
$717,000
$487/sq ft
Mar 19, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 4, 2004
Listed
$615,876
$419/sq ft
No showings until Friday 2/5 at 2:30 pm. Lovely cottage on quiet tree-lined cul de sac. Marengo area. Features three bedrooms and a den/sunroom. Spacious kitchen is an eat-in kitchen. Living room and formal dining room have loads of casement windows, french doors and quaint built-ins. The interior and exterior of the home were recently painted. Hardwood floors were refinished. House roof is approx 2 years old. REar yard features pool and patio area . House is on a private knoll. Terraced rear yard has magnificent mature landscaping and a meandering path. OPEN SUNDAY March 14 2-4 This property is value ranged from $565,000-$615,876.
Public Records
Feb 28, 1978
Sold
$61,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,455 (−2.8%)
$1,271,999 + $317,998
$1,589,997
2024
$18,978 (+2.2%)
$1,271,999 + $317,998
$1,589,997
2023
$18,569 (+2.6%)
$1,247,058 + $311,763
$1,558,821
2022
$18,100 (+1.8%)
$1,222,606 + $305,650
$1,528,256
2021
$17,784 (+1.4%)
$1,198,634 + $299,657
$1,498,291
2020
$17,531 (+1.6%)
$1,175,132 + $293,782
$1,468,914
2019
$17,260 (+2.3%)
$1,163,083 + $290,770
$1,453,853
2018
$16,868 (+1.3%)
$1,140,278 + $285,069
$1,425,347
2017
$16,645 (+44.5%)
$1,096,000 + $274,000
$1,370,000
2016
$11,518 (+1.6%)
$1,096,000 + $274,000
$1,370,000
2015
$11,332 (+1.4%)
$779,226 + $194,806
$974,032
2014
$11,172 (+2.3%)
$752,488 + $188,122
$940,610
2012
$10,916 (+1.6%)
$749,088 + $187,272
$936,360
2011
$10,742 (+11.9%)
$734,400 + $183,600
$918,000
2010
$9,602 (+4.6%)
$720,000 + $180,000
$900,000
2009
$9,176 (+2.7%)
$631,798 + $163,952
$795,750
2008
$8,931
$633,299 + $164,342
$797,641
Tax history for 1926 Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,455 (−2.8%)
$1,271,999 + $317,998
$1,589,997
2024
$18,978 (+2.2%)
$1,271,999 + $317,998
$1,589,997
2023
$18,569 (+2.6%)
$1,247,058 + $311,763
$1,558,821
2022
$18,100 (+1.8%)
$1,222,606 + $305,650
$1,528,256
2021
$17,784 (+1.4%)
$1,198,634 + $299,657
$1,498,291
2020
$17,531 (+1.6%)
$1,175,132 + $293,782
$1,468,914
2019
$17,260 (+2.3%)
$1,163,083 + $290,770
$1,453,853
2018
$16,868 (+1.3%)
$1,140,278 + $285,069
$1,425,347
2017
$16,645 (+44.5%)
$1,096,000 + $274,000
$1,370,000
2016
$11,518 (+1.6%)
$1,096,000 + $274,000
$1,370,000
2015
$11,332 (+1.4%)
$779,226 + $194,806
$974,032
2014
$11,172 (+2.3%)
$752,488 + $188,122
$940,610
2012
$10,916 (+1.6%)
$749,088 + $187,272
$936,360
2011
$10,742 (+11.9%)
$734,400 + $183,600
$918,000
2010
$9,602 (+4.6%)
$720,000 + $180,000
$900,000
2009
$9,176 (+2.7%)
$631,798 + $163,952
$795,750
2008
$8,931
$633,299 + $164,342
$797,641
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,235 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,393
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5324019018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RM
Residential Medium Density District
The RM zoning district applies to areas appropriate for a variety of housing types. Typical residential land uses include single-family bungalow courts, courtyard housing, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, multiplexes, and other attached dwellings on smaller lots. The allowable residential density ranges from 5.1 to 30 dwelling units per acre, except that any property in the RM district that is also included on the Housing Element Table VI-50 or VI-51 shall require a minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre. The RM zoning district is consistent with the Medium Density Neighborhood land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Carport Attached, Street
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Included
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Porch - Front, Patio Open
Has Patio
Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Pool Cover, Waterfall
Has Sprinklers
Green Property Infomration
Location: Transportation, Walkability
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 72' x 130'
Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Lawn, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System
Directions: Cross Street: E of Garfield; N of Mission; Right where Garfield takes a sharp 90 degree bend and goes from being North-South to East-West, is this little tree-lined cul-de-sac on the east side of Garfield.
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Zoning: SPR2A10000*
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,393
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,235 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5324019018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Master BR drapes
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 8
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 8
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Carol
List Agent Last Name: Chua
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Dean
Buyer Agent Last Name: Griffith
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
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Schools
Marengo Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
South Pasadena Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
South Pasadena Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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