Sparkling Storybook English cottage high on a hill with great views & across the street from Kagel Creek. Refreshed inside and out there is nothing left to do but move in. This gem is on a huge private corner double lot with 76 Ft. frontage on Kagel Cyn Rd & 86 Ft frontage +/- on Forest Trail. Room to expand this 936 sq. ft. 2+1 treasure with: large country kitchen, big dining area, central air and a cozy fireplace in the living room overlooking the tree tops. Big, private entry bonus building behind oversized covered carport currently plumbed for laundry, hobby room + storage. Rustic woodsy community close to Descanso Gardens, Dexter Park, Gravity Hill, Hiking & Biking trails, Polo Club, Middle Ranch & Polo Club. Neighborhood amenities: Three golf courses, Discovery Cube, Mission College, El Cariso & the film famous Hideaway Bar & Grill with quick access to 210, 118, 170, 5 & 405 Freeways. Walk to Bus stop, 20 minutes to UCLA & Santa Monica, 30 minutes to downtown LA. Minutes to Universal Studios and Valley Studios. It's living away from the maddening crowds in rural big sky country. Leave the stress in the city below and come home to a very special place snuggled in the Oak Trees surrounded by the Angeles National Forest. Very private corner lot view site on 2 lots and the only house on the south side of the street and only one house Forest Trail across the street. Fully fenced rear and side yards.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
7,161 sq ftLot Size
$765Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Anderson•DRE #01028629• BrokerInTrust-Michael Noel Anderson
Bought with Jesus Garcia•DRE #01759737• Century 21 Plaza
Sparkling storybook English cottage high on a hill with great views! Prime+Private location across the street from Kagel Canyon Creek. Refreshed inside & out there is nothing left to do but move in! Room to expand this 936 sq. ft. treasure with 2+1,large country kitchen, big dining area, cozy fireplace in living room overlooking the treetops.
Public Records
Jul 18, 2003
Sold
$210,000
$224/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1999
Sold
$121,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 27, 1995
Sold
$70,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,578 (+2.5%)
$557,654 + $139,413
$697,067
2024
$8,369 (+2.2%)
$557,654 + $139,413
$697,067
2023
$8,193 (+17.1%)
$546,720 + $136,680
$683,400
2022
$6,995 (+1.1%)
$536,000 + $134,000
$670,000
2021
$6,916
$473,890 + $118,466
$592,356
2020
$6,919 (+3.5%)
$464,599 + $116,144
$580,743
2019
$6,684 (+1.4%)
$459,836 + $114,954
$574,790
2018
$6,595 (+22.9%)
$450,820 + $112,700
$563,520
2017
$5,366 (+10.7%)
$295,000 + $153,000
$448,000
2016
$4,845 (+21.5%)
$295,000 + $153,000
$448,000
2015
$3,989 (+13.7%)
$323,900 + $81,400
$405,300
2014
$3,508 (+42.3%)
$227,700 + $57,300
$285,000
2012
$2,464 (−27.6%)
$167,000 + $42,000
$209,000
2011
$3,403 (+99.8%)
$153,100 + $38,400
$191,500
2010
$1,703 (−37.1%)
$218,300 + $54,700
$273,000
2009
$2,706 (−51.6%)
$103,800 + $26,000
$129,800
2008
$5,596
$176,700 + $44,200
$220,900
Tax history for 12253 Kagel Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,578 (+2.5%)
$557,654 + $139,413
$697,067
2024
$8,369 (+2.2%)
$557,654 + $139,413
$697,067
2023
$8,193 (+17.1%)
$546,720 + $136,680
$683,400
2022
$6,995 (+1.1%)
$536,000 + $134,000
$670,000
2021
$6,916
$473,890 + $118,466
$592,356
2020
$6,919 (+3.5%)
$464,599 + $116,144
$580,743
2019
$6,684 (+1.4%)
$459,836 + $114,954
$574,790
2018
$6,595 (+22.9%)
$450,820 + $112,700
$563,520
2017
$5,366 (+10.7%)
$295,000 + $153,000
$448,000
2016
$4,845 (+21.5%)
$295,000 + $153,000
$448,000
2015
$3,989 (+13.7%)
$323,900 + $81,400
$405,300
2014
$3,508 (+42.3%)
$227,700 + $57,300
$285,000
2012
$2,464 (−27.6%)
$167,000 + $42,000
$209,000
2011
$3,403 (+99.8%)
$153,100 + $38,400
$191,500
2010
$1,703 (−37.1%)
$218,300 + $54,700
$273,000
2009
$2,706 (−51.6%)
$103,800 + $26,000
$129,800
2008
$5,596
$176,700 + $44,200
$220,900
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,164 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
936
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
2526005016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residence Zone
Residential Zones preserve, protect, and enhance areas for residential land uses in a range of densities; provide for orderly, well-planned, and balanced growth of residential neighborhoods; and ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling. These zones also provide for the appropriate location of public and semi-public uses such as schools, parks, and religious facilities that can serve and complement residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Parking, Driveway, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Country Kitchen
Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathtub, Remodeled, Tile Counters
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Gas, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Location: Front
Open Floor Plan
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Security Features: Smoke Detector
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Other Structures: Storage Building, Shop
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Kennel
Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, No Interior Steps, Parking
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2526005016
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone - On Property, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Park, Rural, Street Lighting
School Information
High School: Verdugo Hills
High School District: Los Angeles Unified
High School 2: VERHIL
Location Information
Latitude: 34.29145000
Longitude: -118.37680000
Directions: 210 Freeway,t Osborne/Foothill, north on Osborne, left on Garrick. Right on Kagel to Forest Trl.
Road Frontage Type: Access via County Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: LCR1*
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 936
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,164 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 2526005016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: NO TEXT MESSAGES!
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 1
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 41
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Michael
List Agent Last Name: Anderson
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: BrokerInTrust-Michael Noel Anderson
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jesus
Buyer Agent Last Name: Garcia
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 Plaza
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Schools
Brainard Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Charles Maclay Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
Verdugo Hills Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
7/10
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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
7/10 Fire Factor
20% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 100° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$680,000 – $823,000
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