$1,591,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,554 Sq Ft
0.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,024 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Solar Power System
  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Joaquin Miller Elementary School Rated A-
  • City Lights View
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to 1040 Sherlock Drive, where a rare opportunity awaits to own one of the best lots and development prospects in Burbank or Glendale. Set against the tranquil backdrop of the Verdugo Mountains, this charming 50's ranch-style home is ideal for anyone seeking a cosmetic fixer-upper or for a seasoned developer ready to transform this property into something truly extraordinary for the market.Here are some key details about the home: it features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across 1554 sqft. The property is equipped with central air and heat, along with mini splits in each room for personalized comfort. Additionally, the owner has installed solar panels, which are fully paid for, ensuring the next homeowner enjoys reduced utility costs this summer. The kitchen has seen recent updates, while the bathrooms could use some modernization; otherwise, the home is move-in ready.The potential of this property is remarkable, especially with the possibility of developing a 24,000 sqft lot that boasts breathtaking jetliner views. This is a unique chance to own one of Burbank's premier properties, located above Sunset Canyon and Mountain Street in the beautiful Verdugo Foothills. The neighborhood is iconic, serene, and picturesque, making it a wonderful opportunity to make this part of town your home. Truly, it's a gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael mersola

Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz License #01503186 Listed on: 03/15/2025

Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Reavis

Reavis Realty License #01197741

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,897

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Hillside Location
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned BUR1YY

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Trees
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,554 Sq Ft Home
  • Wine Cellar
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5618-016-022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,897

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Living Area: 1554
  • Lot Acreage: 0.5419
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Repair Cosmetic
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Number Of Photos: 16
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Basement
  • Number Of Remote Controls: 1
  • Flooring: Mixed, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas, Microwave
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, All Bedrooms Up
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: In Kitchen, Dining Area, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Island
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer, Solar Panels, Dryer, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Cable, Range/Oven
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1026.38

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Energy Efficient
  • Other Structures: None
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Fence: Chain Link
  • Patio: Porch, Patio Open
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: City Lights, Valley, Tree Top, Mountains, City
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Other Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage: Above Street Level, Driveway, Garage - 1 Car, Direct Entrance, Driveway - Concrete
  • Total Parking: 1

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Unit
  • Cooling: Central, Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: District, Meter on Property

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Burbank Unified

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5618-016-022
  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Front Yard, Back Yard
  • Lot Location: Hillside
  • Lot Size Area: 23597

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee

MLS Schools

  • School District: Burbank Unified

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold $1,591,000 -0.3% $1,024 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2025 03/16/25 Price Changed $1,595,000 -3.3% $1,026 / Sq Ft
03/16/2025 03/16/25 Price Changed $1,649,000 0.0% $1,061 / Sq Ft
03/16/2025 03/16/25 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $1,061 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,897 $332,342 $232,443 $99,899
2024 $3,897 $325,827 $227,886 $97,941
2023 $3,858 $319,439 $223,418 $96,021
2022 $3,689 $313,177 $219,038 $94,139
2021 $3,669 $307,038 $214,744 $92,294
2019 $3,527 $297,933 $208,376 $89,557
2018 $3,407 $292,092 $204,291 $87,801
2016 $3,226 $280,752 $196,359 $84,393
2015 $3,163 $276,536 $193,410 $83,126
2014 $3,171 $271,120 $189,622 $81,498
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25510763

The MLS

APN: 5618-016-022