Grant Thiem
Keller Williams Realty
(619) 257-5233
15 Total Sales
1 in Chevy Chase
$1,350,000 Price
2535 E Chevy Chase Dr Glendale, CA 91206
Chevy Chase NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,406,196
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,281
Sq Ft
$733/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- View of Trees or Woods
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Wood Flooring
- Glenoaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Loft
About This Home
As of December 2025The 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.
Last Buyer's Agent
George Penner
COMPASS License #01394929
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1926
Lot Details
- 66,150 Sq Ft Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Historic Home
- Property is zoned GLR1RY*
Parking
- 1 Open Parking Space
- 1 Car Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- 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
- Air Conditioning
- 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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 1, 2026
Sold by
Suplex Llc
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 24, 2025
Sold by
Gray John
Bought by
Suplex Llc
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 22, 2022
Closed on
Sep 21, 2022
Sold by
Santifilippo Jeffrey T
Bought by
Gray John J
Seller's Agent
Aaron Leider
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Brian Courville
Compass
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$2,885,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$610,000
-17.45%
Views
13
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.54%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 15, 2020
Sold by
Hernandez Orestes M
Bought by
Sanfilippo Jeffrey T
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 6, 2018
Sold by
Sanfilippo Jeffrey T
Bought by
Sanfilippo Jeffrey T
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,576,250
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 1, 2015
Closed on
Apr 5, 2016
Sold by
Octopus Investments Llc
Bought by
Sanfilippo Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Laura Epstein
ACME Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ana Marquez
COMPASS
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,335,000
Premium/Discount to List
$340,000
17.04%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.29%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 2, 2013
Sold by
Dougherty Michael H
Bought by
Octopus Investments Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 1999
Sold by
Mihm Betty V
Bought by
Dougherty Michael H and Dougherty Carole Z
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 10, 1998
Sold by
Dougherty Michael H
Bought by
Dougherty Michael H and Dougherty Carole Z
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Chevy Chase, CA
-
Grant Thiem
-
Shannon Fenton
Shannon Fenton
Compass
(424) 338-9165
99 Total Sales
2 in Chevy Chase
$1.5M - $1.9M Price Range
-
Dennis Chernov
Dennis Chernov
Equity Union
(626) 657-2705
466 Total Sales
1 in Chevy Chase
$3,105,000 Price
-
Cassidy Tutt
Cassidy Tutt
WGroup Realtors
(562) 553-8110
44 Total Sales
1 in Chevy Chase
$1,515,000 Price
-
Addora Beall
Addora Beall
Coldwell Banker Hallmark
(747) 234-2668
27 Total Sales
2 in Chevy Chase
$1.3M - $1.7M Price Range
-
Grace Lin
Grace Lin
Century 21 Realty Masters
(424) 296-1651
17 Total Sales
1 in Chevy Chase
$2,350,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,383,000 | Equity Title Company | ||
| Gray John J | $2,885,000 | California Title Company | |
| Sanfilippo Jeffrey T | -- | Wfg Title Co Of Ca San Diego | |
| Sanfilippo Jeffrey T | -- | North American Title Company | |
| Sanfilippo Jeffrey | $2,335,000 | California Title Company | |
| Octopus Investments Llc | $1,590,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Dougherty Michael H | $53,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Dougherty Michael H | -- | -- | |
| Dougherty Michael H | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $2,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Sanfilippo Jeffrey T | $1,600,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sanfilippo Jeffrey T | $1,576,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Sanfilippo Jeffrey T | $1,100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 12/01/25 | Sold | $2,383,000 | -4.5% | $726 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/12/2025 09/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 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 | View Prior Sale |
| 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 | View Prior Sale |
| 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 | -- | $608 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,685 | $604,000 | $345,000 | $259,000 |
| 2025 | $21,685 | $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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brian Courville
Seller's Agent in 2025
Brian Courville
Compass
(310) 622-0312
2 in this area
43 Total Sales
-
GP
Buyer's Agent in 2025
George Penner
COMPASS
-
Nadia Conrow
NC
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Nadia Conrow
COMPASS
(626) 205-4040
1 in this area
14 Total Sales
-
Aaron Leider
Seller's Agent in 2022
Aaron Leider
The Agency
(310) 595-4663
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
-
Elham Shaoulian
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Elham Shaoulian
The Agency
(310) 228-0109
1 in this area
4 Total Sales
-
LE
Seller's Agent in 2016
Laura Epstein
ACME Real Estate
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 25565545
APN: 5663-014-038
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