Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/15/2026
Listed
$1,199,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Rare Burbank Investment Opportunity: Two Detached Homes on a Street-to-Alley Lot Unlock tremendous potential with this unique value-add property located in the foothills of Burbank. Situated on a highly desirable street-to-alley lot, this duplex-style property features two detached legal buildings, separate gas and electric meters, and highly coveted R-4 High Density Residential Zoning. Whether you are looking to develop high-density housing, build a custom compound, or renovate and cash-flow, this fixer-upper is the blank canvas you have been waiting for. Property Highlights: Front Building: Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout built in 1927, brimming with character and ready for a modern revival. Rear Building: Separate 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit built between 19351949, offering excellent privacy and independent alley access. Delivered Vacant: No tenant complications. Ready for immediate construction, renovation, or development upon closing. Zoning Advantage: R-4 High Density Residential Zone opens the door for significant future development or expansion in a premium Burbank pocket. Utilities: Separate gas and electric meters are already in place, keeping utility management simple and straightforward. Disclosures Ready: Many inspections and reports are completed and available for review, allowing you to buy with clarity and confidence. Bring your contractors and your imagination. Properties with this level of versatility, zoning upside, and vacant possession rarely hit the Burbank market.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 638 E San Jose Ave
General
- Price: $1,199,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: CLAW
- MLS ID: 26859529
- Updated: Today (7/15/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Plaster Walls
- Cooking Appliances: Built-In And Free Standing
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Room
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Other Features: None
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached, Garage - 2 Car, Driveway
Location
- Area: Burbank
- County: Los Angeles
- Cross Streets: sixth
- Driving Directions: Magnolia to West on Sixth St to North on San Jose
School Information
- School District: Burbank Unified
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Floor
Utilities
- Sewer: In Connected and Paid
- Water: District
- # Gas Meters: 2
- # Electric Meters: 2
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 2
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Entry Location: Living Room
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Square Feet: 1,949
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1927
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs (Major)
Unit Information
- Units in Complex: 2
- Unit Type: 2106, 2107
Unit 1
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Bedrooms: 3
Unit 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 2
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1808
- Lot Size: 7877
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Alley: Yes
- Lot Features: Alley Access
- Zoning: BUR3-R2*
- Lot Description: Curbs, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard, Gutters, Alley Paved, Sidewalks
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $615.19
- Assessment Year: 1927
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: As Is
- APN: 2455-034-005
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Schools
Schools serving 638 E San Jose Ave
School District:Burbank Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ralph Emerson Elementary School 720 East Cypress Avenue, Burbank, CA 91501 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
John Muir Middle School, Burbank, CA 1111 North Kenneth Road, Burbank, CA 91504 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Burbank High School 902 North 3rd Street, Burbank, CA 91502 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 638 E San Jose Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 638 E San Jose Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,115
5%
$252,502
4%
2023
$2,962
5%
$242,699
2%
2022
$2,832
1%
$237,941
2%
2021
$2,811
1%
$233,277
1%
2020
$2,779
3%
$230,886
2%
2019
$2,702
3%
$226,360
2%
2018
$2,625
2%
$221,923
2%
2017
$2,570
4%
$217,572
2%
2016
$2,475
2%
$213,307
2%
2015
$2,427
—
$210,104
2%
2014
$2,434
1%
$205,989
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2013
$2,415
—
$205,059
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- Active
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- Updated 1 day ago
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- Updated 1 day ago
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- Condo
- Active
- Updated 21 hours ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,080Sq. Ft.
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638 E San Jose Ave, Burbank, CA 91501 (MLS# 26859529) is a Multi-Family property with units containing 5 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 638 E San Jose Ave is currently listed for $1,199,000 and was received on July 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 638 E San Jose Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Burbank? You can browse all Burbank real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.