531 Monte Vista Ave, Glendale, CA 91202

Welcome to your shady oasis in Glendales Glenwood neighborhood. This 4bd/2ba beauty sits on a quiet street, near schools & minutes to the Studios & DTLA. The home is ideally situated in a tree-lined neighborhood near Brand Park & Kenneth Village. In 1926, Mr. Austin Kimble commissioned this artistically-appointed Mediterranean home w/ original hardwood floors, well-preserved wood doors & moldings, craftsman built-ins & a Monterey balcony w/ a view of Griffith Park & DTLA. The generous front patios screened French doors fill the interior dining room with light & the south-to-north breeze that keeps this Adobe cool year-round. The 14-foot, barrel-ceiling living room has an original Moorish arch picture window & rare Claycraft tile around a gas fireplace. The large kitchen features an eat-in breakfast nook, soapstone counters, Spanish tile & a 6-burner Bertazzoni range. The laundry room is conveniently off the kitchen. The main floor also has a bedroom w/ a walk-in closet; a home office; & a full bath w/ European shower. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms & a full bath. Street appeal is enhanced by mature trees, palms & gardens. The backyard orange tree fruits 2X/year & the peaceful, shaded side deck is perfect for outdoor living. Recent updates: IOT Nest thermostat & Vivint alarm; tankless water heater; whole house water filtration; washer/dryer & dishwasher; LED overhead lights; adobe sealant paint; a 240-volt AC inlet for an emergency generator; a Tesla charger; new copper plumbing, sewer & gas lines; a 200-amp electrical service & seismic retrofitting.