12211 Forest Trail
Sylmar, CA 91342
Listing broker / agent: Engel & Voelkers Pasadena · Monika Bruegl · CRMLS
MLS # P1-28845 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 09:05 UTC
About this property
A rare opportunity in Kagel Canyon! Tucked away in a peaceful and private setting, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 1,129 square feet of living space on an expansive over half-acre property spanning six parcels. With one bedroom upstairs and a second bedroom downstairs, each with their own sitting area. With no immediate neighbors, the property enjoys exceptional privacy along with beautiful mountain and canyon views. A picture window in the kitchen brings in natural light and frames the surrounding scenery, while the kitchen opens naturally to the living area. Step outside to the back patio, an inviting spot for BBQs and outdoor enjoyment. Just beyond, the backyard opens to beautiful mountain and canyon views, while additional views can be enjoyed from the side area adjacent to the kitchen. There is plenty of parking, abundant outdoor space, and room for an additional structure or future expansion. Enjoy the unique canyon lifestyle with nearby hiking trails and a peaceful, rural feel while remaining conveniently close to city amenities. A truly special opportunity to create your own private retreat in Kagel Canyon.
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-28845
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 1,129 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.5272 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1938
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 33
Building
- Year built
- 1938
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Composition
- Living area source
- Public Records
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Retreat
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Bedroom On Main Level
- Heating
- Ductless
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Fireplace
- Insert, See Remarks, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
- Laundry
- Outside
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Asphalt, Driveway Down Slope From Street, On Site, Off Street, On Street
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Lot features
- Sprinklers None
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Fencing
- None
- Property outlook
- Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Type Unknown
- Community features
- Hiking, Mountainous, Preserve Public Land, Rural
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $700,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $700,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:54 | $700,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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