2535 E Chevy Chase Dr Glendale, CA 91206
Chevy Chase NeighborhoodEstimated payment $15,428/month
Total Views
284
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,281
Sq Ft
$760
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- View of Trees or Woods
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Loft
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
The Derby House - Lloyd Wright, 1926 National Landmark | Glendale Landmark | Mills Act Designated. Set on a unique expanse of land in Glendale's historic Chevy Chase Canyon, the Derby House offers not just architectural significance, but a deeply atmospheric landscape. The property unfolds across gently undulating terrain dotted with quiet clearings and shaded corners. Built in 1926 and recently designated under the Mills Act, the home is among the earliest examples of concrete textile block construction an architectural system later championed by Wright's father, Frank Lloyd Wright. Each hand-cast block was designed to shape not just the structure but the experience of time casting shadows that shift with the day and giving a quiet rhythm to the light.The Derby House is defined by its artistry: original wrought iron railings echoing the form of the agave plant, custom stonework influenced by Navajo textile patterns, and richly crafted wood mouldings that frame the space with warmth. Even the patinated doorways and inlaid metal handles carry the mark of theatricality, nodding to the drama and set design of 1920s Los Angeles a period when architecture, film, and fantasy were deeply intertwined. At one point, the interior walls were gilded in gold paint, a luminous gesture meant to echo the California sun and infuse the rooms with a kind of quiet spectacle.Designed at a time when Lloyd Wright was in dialogue with both his father's practice and other contemporaries, the Derby House anticipates many of the architectural ideas that would define the next generation of California modernism. From the innovative use of sunscreens (introduced here four years before Le Corbusier's similar experiments in Algiers), to the diagonal library mezzanine a formal gesture that reappears in later works by Frank Lloyd Wright the home holds a critical place in the evolution of West Coast design.What makes the Derby House so rare is not just its legacy, but its potential. Many of its original details remain untouched, waiting for a thoughtful hand to complete its next chapter. It's not merely a piece of history it's an invitation to become part of it.
Open House Schedule
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Sunday, August 10, 20252:00 to 5:00 pm8/10/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:008/10/2025 5:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
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Wednesday, August 13, 202510:00 am to 1:00 pm8/13/2025 10:00:00 AM +00:008/13/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $21,214
Year Built
- Built in 1926
Lot Details
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Historic Home
- Property is zoned GLR1RY*
Parking
- 1 Open Parking Space
- 1 Car Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 3,281 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Custom Window Coverings
- Great Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Library
- Loft
- Views of Woods
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Concrete
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Maid or Guest Quarters
Outdoor Features
- Open Patio
Utilities
- Central Heating
- Central Water Heater
- Sewer in Street
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Service Entrance
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5663-014-038
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $21,214 | $1,961,154 | $1,040,400 | $920,754 |
| 2024 | $21,214 | $1,922,700 | $1,020,000 | $902,700 |
| 2023 | $20,728 | $1,885,000 | $1,000,000 | $885,000 |
| 2022 | $24,521 | $2,231,034 | $1,227,069 | $1,003,965 |
| 2021 | $24,105 | $2,187,289 | $1,203,009 | $984,280 |
| 2020 | $23,759 | $2,164,862 | $1,190,674 | $974,188 |
| 2019 | $23,174 | $2,122,415 | $1,167,328 | $955,087 |
| 2018 | $22,880 | $2,080,800 | $1,144,440 | $936,360 |
| 2016 | $11,646 | $1,056,244 | $393,502 | $662,742 |
| 2015 | $11,409 | $1,040,379 | $387,592 | $652,787 |
| 2014 | $11,307 | $1,020,000 | $380,000 | $640,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 08/06/25 | For Sale | $2,495,000 | -13.5% | $760 / Sq Ft |
| 10/19/2022 10/19/22 | Sold | $2,885,000 | -3.7% | $879 / Sq Ft |
| 09/08/2022 09/08/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/29/2022 08/29/22 | Price Changed | $2,995,000 | -6.3% | $913 / Sq Ft |
| 07/19/2022 07/19/22 | Price Changed | $3,195,000 | -8.6% | $974 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2022 06/02/22 | Price Changed | $3,495,000 | 0.0% | $1,065 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2022 06/02/22 | For Sale | $3,495,000 | +6.1% | $1,065 / Sq Ft |
| 04/18/2022 04/18/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/22/2022 03/22/22 | For Sale | $3,295,000 | +41.1% | $1,004 / Sq Ft |
| 04/20/2016 04/20/16 | Sold | $2,335,000 | 0.0% | $712 / Sq Ft |
| 03/25/2016 03/25/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/21/2016 03/21/16 | Off Market | $2,335,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/20/2016 03/20/16 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | -14.6% | $608 / Sq Ft |
| 03/10/2016 03/10/16 | Off Market | $2,335,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/10/2016 03/10/16 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | -14.6% | $608 / Sq Ft |
| 02/29/2016 02/29/16 | Off Market | $2,335,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/29/2016 02/29/16 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | -14.6% | $608 / Sq Ft |
| 02/19/2016 02/19/16 | Off Market | $2,335,000 | -- | -- |
| 01/21/2016 01/21/16 | Price Changed | $1,995,000 | -14.6% | $608 / Sq Ft |
| 12/01/2015 12/01/15 | For Sale | $2,335,000 | -- | $712 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,885,000 | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Wfg Title Co Of Ca San Diego | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $2,335,000 | California Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,590,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Individual Deed | $53,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,600,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,576,250 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,100,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
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Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 25565545
APN: 5663-014-038
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