9520 Lemona Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
Listing broker / agent: Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc. · Laurie Taylor · CRMLS
MLS # 226004689 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 07:53 UTC
About this property
Welcome home to this wonderful ''Ranchito'' in the heart of North Hills -- a rare opportunity offering both comfortable living and exceptional investment potential! Set on an impressive 19,303-square-foot flat lot, this charming single-story 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers space, flexibility, and an abundance of possibilities for the future. Whether looking for a wonderful home, a property with room to grow, or an investment opportunity with multiple avenues for potential value, this property deserves a closer look. For investors or buyers looking toward the future, the property's large flat lot, detached garage, RV parking, horse zoning, potential ADU, and potential for expansion create a unique opportunity to explore a variety of possibilities. The existing home can be enjoyed today while the generous property footprint offers so many opportunities (buyer to verify all zoning, permits, and development potential). The front and rear yards are fully fenced. The front yard features drought-tolerant landscaping, a privacy hedge, decomposed granite, and drip irrigation. The backyard currently includes fruit trees, a storage shed, and a freestanding pergola. Inside, the home has been nicely upgraded while preserving its original character, including beautiful hardwood floors throughout most of the home. The spacious primary bedroom is privately situated on the opposite side of the home from the secondary bedrooms, creating a comfortable retreat. The large primary bathroom has been beautifully remodeled with a spacious stone walk-in shower, elegant glass enclosure, and large vanity. The light-filled living room features crown molding and a gas fireplace insert with remote starter, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. The adjacent dining room offers wainscoting and a beautiful light fixture with a hidden surprise. The recently remodeled kitchen combines style and functionality with new cabinetry, pull-out shelves, lazy Susans, new appliances, quartz countertops, and a large pantry room that leads to the spacious enclosed service porch and laundry room. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, dining, and freeway access, this property offers the rare combination of a desirable location, a home to enjoy today and a property with possibilities for tomorrow. With its substantial lot size, existing amenities, development potential, and multiple opportunities for future improvement, this is a rare North Hills property. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity!
Property details
- MLS number
- 226004689
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,481 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.4433 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1947
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 2
Building
- Year built
- 1947
- Year built source
- See Remarks
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Foundation
- Raised
- Living area source
- Public Records
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Appliances
- Range Hood
- Interior features
- Crown Molding, Paneling Wainscoting
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated
- Attached garage
- No
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Horse Property, Level, Rectangular Lot
- Lot size source
- Public Records
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valor Academy High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · North Hills | 9–12 | 0.2 mi |
| Plummer Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · North Hills | K–6 | 0.2 mi |
| Lassen Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · North Hills | K–5 | 0.3 mi |
| Francisco Sepulveda Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · North Hills | 6–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Carlos Santana Arts Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · North Hills | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Primary Academy for Success (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Panorama City | K–2 | 0.6 mi |
| Valor Academy Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · North Hills | 5–8 | 0.6 mi |
| Liggett Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Panorama City | K–5 | 0.7 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
- $1,300,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,300,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 19:14 | $1,300,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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