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1540 Stanford Drive

Glendale, CA 91205

$895,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms2 Beds • 1 Baths
Living area1,046 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size0.076 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Equity Union · Nicole Apostolos · CRMLS

MLS # 26994455 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 12:20 UTC

About this property

1540 Stanford Dr is a charming single-story home that is nestled on a quiet residential street in Adams Hill! Built in 1927, this residence offers two bedrooms and one bathroom across 1,046 square feet of living space on a 3,316 square feet GLR1YY-zoned lot. Showcasing timeless Spanish-inspired character, the home features a classic red tile roof, a stucco exterior, and beautifully maintained landscaping that create a warm and inviting impression. The home has a spacious unpermitted 500 square feet (approx.) basement featuring its own private entrance and a bathroom, ideal for workspace needs, hobbies or storage space. Additionally, its elevated hillside position creates a private feel while offering scenic views of the surrounding neighborhood. Ideally located in Glendale's charming Adams Hill neighborhood, 1540 Stanford Dr offers convenient access to the vibrant shops, restaurants, and cafes of Downtown Glendale, as well as premier retail destinations including The Americana at Brand and Glendale Galleria. Just minutes from Glassell Park and neighboring Highland Park, residents can enjoy some of Northeast Los Angeles' most sought-after dining destinations, including the acclaimed Dunsmoor restaurant, along with an eclectic mix of trendy eateries, coffee shops, and local boutiques. The property is also close to parks, schools, and everyday conveniences. Commuters benefit from easy access to the 2, 5, and 134 Freeways, providing seamless connectivity to Pasadena, Burbank, Downtown Los Angeles, and surrounding employment centers.

Property details

MLS number
26994455
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
2 Beds • 1 Baths
Living area
1,046 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size
0.076 acres
County
Los Angeles
Year built
1927
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Listing

Days on market
8

Building

Year built
1927
Architectural style
Spanish
Building stories
1
Levels
Multi Split

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
0
Three-quarter bathrooms
0
Quarter bathrooms
0

Rooms & interior

Rooms
Bonus Room
Appliances
Dishwasher
Interior features
Ceiling Fans
Flooring
Laminate, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
None
Furnishing
Unfurnished

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
1
Parking
Door Single, Garage
Pool
None
Spa
None
Property outlook
Hills

Fees & lease terms

Association
No
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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.

Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
John Muir Elementary Glendale Unified · Glendale K–6 0.6 mi
Fletcher Drive Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles K–5 0.7 mi
Delevan Drive Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles K–6 0.7 mi
Washington Irving Middle School Math, Music and Engineering Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles 6–8 0.8 mi
Horace Mann Elementary Glendale Unified · Glendale K–5 0.8 mi
Cerritos Elementary Glendale Unified · Glendale K–6 0.9 mi
Theodore Roosevelt Middle Glendale Unified · Glendale 6–8 0.9 mi
ISANA Octavia Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles K–8 1.0 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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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$895,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$895,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 19, 2026 06:56$895,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Glendale

Active residential homes for sale in Glendale, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings221Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$1,120,000221 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$682.49175 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market20221 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction38
Listings with an increase2

40 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-19 12:42 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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