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Property Description
Perched atop scenic Elephant Hill, 3970 Barrett Road offers a rare opportunity to own a hillside home with sweeping views and boundless potential. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom 1920s probate fixer with no court confirmation required, spans over 2,100 square feet and is priced to invite creativity, customization, and significant value. Sunlight fills the spacious living and dining areas, a flexible layout provides ample space for everyday living and inspired reimagining. Generously sized bedrooms, and substantial square footage offer buyers room to craft their ideal retreat. Outside, the hillside setting ensures privacy, natural beauty, and panoramic views across El Sereno. The expansive lot invites the creation of gardens, patios, or decks--limited only by your imagination. This home is surrounded by nature trails and just minutes from bustling Huntington Drive--home to beloved local spots like Antigua Bread, El Sereno Green Grocer, Charlies Trio and Elephant Hill Cafe. Exciting revitalization plans are underway to enhance pedestrian and bike access, green spaces, and transit connectivity along Huntington Drive, promising a more walkable and community-focused environment. Tucked away in nature yet a quick drive to Highland Park, South Pasadena, and DTLA, if you've been searching for space, views, and a project with serious upside--this rare gem is the one.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3970 Barrett Rd
General
- Sold For: $900,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: P1-21776
- Added to Site: 317 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Balcony
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: None
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
Location
- County: Los Angeles
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
- Driving Directions: Above Huntington
Community
- Community Features: Hiking, Suburban
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: 1st floor
- Stories/Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories Description: Multi/Split
- Square Feet: 2,128
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1928
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s)
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1092
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Zoning: LAR!
- Lot Description: No Sprinklers
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $422.93
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Probate Listing
Listed and Sold by Avida & Associates, Allan Vides
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Schools
Schools serving 3970 Barrett Rd
School District:Los Angeles Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sierra Vista Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA 4342 Alpha Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032 | K-6 | 0.6 mi |
El Sereno Middle School 2839 N. E.ern Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School 4500 Multnomah Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Abraham Lincoln Senior High School 3501 N. BRd.way, Los Angeles, CA 90031 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3970 Barrett Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/20/2025
Sold
$900,000
12.64%
MLS
4/15/2025
Listed
$799,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
3970 Barrett Road, Los Angeles, CA 90032 (MLS# P1-21776) is a Single Family property that was sold at $900,000 on June 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 3970 Barrett Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Los Angeles? You can browse all Los Angeles real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

