$1,750,000
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
0.26 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 20, 2026

$897 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Panoramic View
  • Retreat
  • John C. Fremont Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2026

Imagine a place where every window frames nature and every door opens to your own backyard sanctuary. Perched on a gentle hillside in Glendale's beloved Montecito Park, 3243 Menlo Drive welcomes you with canyon and mountain views, the calming chorus of birds, and a timeless 1930s character.Step inside to a warm, inviting hub where the living and dining rooms are thoughtfully placed at the center of the home. From here, bedrooms and flex spaces branch off in opposite directions, creating natural privacy and versatility for work, play, or multigenerational living. Each room offers direct access to the backyard, and nearly every window captures a view of treetops or distant mountains, a constant reminder that you're surrounded by nature.The kitchen radiates charm with tile floors, dual sinks, and garden outlooks, a perfect backdrop for morning coffee or weekend baking. Hardwood floors and generous windows bathe the living spaces in natural light, while thoughtful updates like central air and copper plumbing ensure day-to-day comfort. A versatile and additional bonus room of approximately 267 sqft, already included in the total sqft, is ready for your vision, whether as a home office, art studio, or guest space.Outside, the magic continues. A spacious deck invites you to host dinners under the stars, and the expansive lot offers room to garden, play, or simply relax while taking in the views. Although you feel worlds away, you're only moments from Montrose Shopping Park's charming boutiques and eateries, and enjoy quick freeway access to the greater Los Angeles area, including Pasadena, Burbank, and downtown LA.If you're searching for a home that feels like a retreat, where peace, character, and convenience come together, 3243 Menlo Drive is ready to welcome you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Luisa Rengifo

BHHS California Properties License #02027054 Listed on: 04/21/2026

BHHS California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Benz

COMPASS License #01114287

COMPASS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 11,171 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned GLR1R*

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,950 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Parking Lot

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Wood Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Paid

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot C
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5613015020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer, storage shed.
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: GLR1R*
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Mediterranean
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5613015020
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1950.00 Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Laminate, Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 897.44
  • Room Type: Sun, Jack & Jill, Laundry, Bonus Room, Living Room, Primary Suite, Retreat, Primary Bathroom

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Canyon, Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wood, Rear Porch, Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Carport, Driveway, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Washer Included, Dryer Included
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Gutters

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Garden, Front Yard, Back Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11171.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2565

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 11171.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: C

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2026
Closed on
May 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Luisa Rengifo
BHHS California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Benz
COMPASS
List Price
$1,675,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
4.48%
Views
223

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-36.25%
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,049,027
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$616,417

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2012
Closed on
Apr 9, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Craig Farestveit
Craig Estates and Fine Properties
Buyer's Agent
Craig Farestveit
Craig Estates and Fine Properties
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
7.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
8.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,750,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $1,070,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $750,000 Equity Title
Individual Deed $488,000 Equity Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- Equity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,050,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $840,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $368,000 No Value Available
Closed $62,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/20/2026 05/20/26 Sold $1,750,000 +4.5% $897 / Sq Ft
04/27/2026 04/27/26 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2026 04/21/26 For Sale $1,675,000 +123.3% $859 / Sq Ft
04/20/2012 04/20/12 Sold $750,000 +7.3% $476 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2012 02/24/12 For Sale $699,000 -- $444 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $12,858 $1,170,199 $936,160 $234,039
2024 $12,597 $1,147,254 $917,804 $229,450
2023 $12,307 $1,124,759 $899,808 $224,951
2022 $12,091 $1,102,706 $882,165 $220,541
2021 $11,886 $1,081,085 $864,868 $216,217
2019 $9,221 $844,483 $514,234 $330,249
2018 $9,093 $827,925 $504,151 $323,774
2016 $8,679 $795,777 $484,575 $311,202
2015 $8,501 $783,825 $477,297 $306,528
2014 $8,427 $768,472 $467,948 $300,524
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-26747

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5613-015-020

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