Glendale Hillside Views & Exceptional Potential
Located in one of Glendale's most prestigious hillside neighborhoods, this expansive estate offers breathtaking panoramic mountain and hillside views and an exceptional opportunity to create a truly customized luxury residence. Set on an impressive approx. 17,812 sq ft lot (.41 acres), the property provides privacy, serenity, and a commanding presence above the city.
The residence spans approximately 6,154 sq ft and features 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with a generous, well-designed floor plan ideal for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining. Multiple formal and informal living areas, a grand dining room with view windows, and an oversized kitchen with center island and abundant cabinetry highlight the home's impressive scale.
Classic architectural elements, abundant natural light, and multiple balconies frame the home's elevated setting. While the interiors reflect their original character, the property has been meticulously maintained and offers tremendous upside for buyers seeking to renovate or reimagine a luxury hillside retreat.
Resort-style outdoor amenities include a pool and spa surrounded by mature landscaping and scenic hillside backdrops. Additional features include an attached 3-car garage and ample driveway parking.
A rare offering combining size, views, location, and unlimited potential in one of Glendale's Hillside neighborhoods.
Under contract
Listing Provided by: JohnHart Real Estate
$3,100,000
1978 Starvale Rd, Glendale, CA 91207
5beds
6,154sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.41 Acres Lot
$3,009,900 Zestimate®
$504/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Multiple balconiesAbundant natural lightResort-style outdoor amenitiesClassic architectural elementsGenerous well-designed floor planAmple driveway parking
- 93 days |
- 172 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Albert Babayan DRE #01012033 818-469-9388,
JohnHart Real Estate,
Roubina Zargarian DRE #01235023,
JohnHart Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: GD26021096
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Kitchen, Library, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Double Door Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,154 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front Door
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5648025049
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
Location
- Region: Glendale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $504/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,180,681
- Annual tax amount: $13,444
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 93 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$3,009,900
$2.86M - $3.16M
$14,617/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Pending sale | $3,100,000$504/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Contingent | $3,100,000$504/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Pending sale | $3,100,000$504/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,100,000$504/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,444 +2.7% | $1,180,681 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,088 +2.3% | $1,157,532 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,795 +1.8% | $1,134,837 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,572 +2% | $1,112,587 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,330 +1.5% | $1,090,772 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,152 | $1,079,588 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,152 +4.3% | $1,058,420 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,648 | $1,037,667 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,648 +1.5% | $1,017,322 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,472 +3.7% | $997,375 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,067 +2.9% | $982,395 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,750 | $963,152 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $940,001 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $921,570 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $914,683 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $916,857 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $898,880 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $881,256 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $863,978 |
| 2005 | -- | $863,978 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $830,431 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $815,212 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $799,228 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $768,195 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$18,462/mo
Principal & interest
$15414
Property taxes
$3048
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Brockmont
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mark Keppel Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Eleanor J. Toll Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Herbert Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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