281 Spinks Canyon
Duarte, CA 91008
Listing broker / agent: RICHFIELD REALTY · EDDIE HSU · 909-979-4232 · CRMLS
MLS # WS26218191 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 20:16 UTC
About this property
Nested in the most prestigious community of Duarte, The Mesa, this beautiful home welcomes the new owner with an elegant interior that's remodeled with top quality materials and classy taste. The hammered copper farmhouse sink embedded in the jade color granite counter top catches your eyes as soon as you walk into the kitchen. Matching color subway tiles provide a harmonious backsplash for the ivory colored cabinets. The adjacent breakfast nook offers a cozy corner where you can enjoy your morning coffee to start a day. Spacious living room, dining room, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom on the first floor give you comfortable living spaces throughout the day. Three bedrooms with different views and two bath upstairs allow you to rest quietly at the end of the day. This house sits on a nearly half an acre of land that creates all kinds of outdoor living opportunities. The nicely landscaped water conservation front yard minimizes the maintenance efforts and yet provides attractive curb appearance. The sizable backyard come with a mini playground that features swings and monkey bars. Fig, avocado, various citrus trees, and a petite vegetable garden put your “green thumb” talent to enjoy country living in the city. This is also the place where you entertain the guests, family, or gathering events. This gorgeous home, humbly awaits a new owner who appreciates her exquisite quality.
Property details
- MLS number
- WS26218191
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,387 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.5112 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1963
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 10
Building
- Year built
- 1963
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Custom
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Roof
- Stone
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Family Room, Living Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Accessibility features
- Parking
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Mountains, Peek A Boo
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Cesspool, Septic Type Unknown
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Curbs, Foothills, Horse Trails, Street Lights
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Duarte Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) (school website, opens in a new tab) Duarte Unified · Bradbury | K–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Valley View Academy of Technology and Creative Learning (TK-6) (school website, opens in a new tab) Duarte Unified · Duarte | K–6 | 1.0 mi |
| Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High (school website, opens in a new tab) Duarte Unified · Duarte | 9–12 | 1.2 mi |
| California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (school website, opens in a new tab) Duarte Unified · Duarte | 9–12 | 1.4 mi |
| Duarte High (school website, opens in a new tab) Duarte Unified · Duarte | 9–12 | 1.5 mi |
| Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy Monrovia Unified · Monrovia | K–6 | 1.7 mi |
| Opportunities for Learning - Duarte (school website, opens in a new tab) Duarte Unified · Duarte | K–12 | 1.7 mi |
| Canyon Oaks High Monrovia Unified · Monrovia | 9–12 | 1.8 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,538,888
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,538,888
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 16:53 | $1,538,888 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Duarte
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-19 20:38 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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