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Los Angeles 90065 Arroyo Seco
540 Mount Washington Drive
$4,060,000
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540 Mount Washington Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90065
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
5 Baths
square feet
4,830 Ft²
$19,617
Est. Monthly

About This Property

This Mt Washington home is within the sought-after Mt. Washington Elementary boundary, just minutes from Pasadena, DTLA, the Music Center, and the vibrant Figueroa corridor, home to some of LA's most exciting restaurants.
Unit Size
4,830 Ft²
Days on Market
38 days
Land Size
0.85 acres
Price per sqft
$827
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1921

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Last updated: 9 months ago (CLAW #26638027)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Feb 23, 2026 Sold
Sold
Jan 28, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jan 16, 2026 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty $3,995,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
Nov 6, 2025 Listed $4,295,000
Listed
Tucked beyond the gates in lush Mount Washington, a winding drive leads to a rare Mediterranean-Moorish estate set on nearly an acre of verdant grounds. Originally built in 1921 and lovingly restored over the past three decades, this extraordinary retreat encompasses four separate parcels, offering exceptional privacy and scale. Graceful arches, French doors, hand-painted mission beam ceilings, and remarkable historic details define the grand interiors, where sunlight streams through stained glass and walls of windows. The upper-level library, with custom millwork and a decorative mantel, serves as a captivating focal point. The kitchen, featuring Viking appliances and Saltillo tile floors, opens seamlessly to multiple gathering spaces ideal for entertaining. Three bedrooms include a tranquil primary suite with a wood-beamed ceiling and soaking tub. A detached two-bedroom guest house provides flexible use as a multi-generational retreat, artist studio, or income property. Winding pathways meander through olive, citrus, and guava trees, past fountains and terraces, leading to a grand brick patio with an outdoor hearth, an enchanting setting for gatherings large or small. This majestic canyon sanctuary lies within the sought-after Mt. Washington Elementary boundary, just minutes from Pasadena, DTLA, the Music Center, and the vibrant Figueroa corridor, home to some of LA's most exciting restaurants.

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1921
  • Effective Year Built: 1921
  • Building Count: 2
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 31
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Living Units: 2
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 27,387
  • Total Building Area: 4,830
  • Building Area: 4,830
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 4,830
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: ALBYN
  • Land Acres: 0000000629
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1101
  • County Land Use Code: 0200
  • Legal Description 1: GLEN ALBYN TRACT # 2 LOT COM AT MOST W COR OF LOT 5 TH NE ON NW LINE OF SD LOT 139.12 FT TH S 79 31'12 E 65.55 FT TH SE AND FOLLOWING BDRY LINE OF SD LOT TO BEG PART OF LOT 5

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 185202

Zoning

  • Zoning: LAR1

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 36-A3
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 2
  • Parcel: 5451-016-004
  • Lot: 5,139
  • Municipality: EAST /MT WASHINGTON
  • Latitude: 34.0968
  • Longitude: -118.217

    Address

  • Full Address: 540 Mount Washington Dr
  • Address - House Number: 540
  • Address - Street Name: Mount Washington
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Los Angeles
  • Carrier Code: C011
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3119
  • Zip Code: 90065

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $733,615
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 00-004

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.227
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,365,012
  • High Value: 1,675,005
  • Low Value: 1,055,019

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $590,782
  • Assessed Land Value: $447,085
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $143,697

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 18, 1996
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 25, 1996
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 96-1000268
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 03, 1995
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Aug 01, 1995
  • Previous Sale Amount: $405,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 69

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 540 Mt Washington Drive built and last sold?
The property at 540 Mt Washington Drive was built in 1921 and last sold on Jun 18, 1996 for $332,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 540 Mt Washington Drive is $4,034,950.
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