MLS# GD26021096 – 1978 Starvale Road, Glendale, CA 91207

Price: $3,100,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 5
Living Area SqFt: 6,154
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Lot Size Acres: 0.41
Lot Size SqFt: 17,812
Year Built: 1987
Days on Website: 12

Courtesy of JohnHart Real Estate, Albert Babayan 818-469-9388

Property Description

Glendale Hillside Views & Exceptional Potential Located in one of Glendale’s most prestigious hillside neighborhoods, this expansive estate offers breathtaking panoramic mountain and hillside views and an exceptional opportunity to create a truly customized luxury residence. Set on an impressive approx. 17,812 sq ft lot (.41 acres), the property provides privacy, serenity, and a commanding presence above the city. The residence spans approximately 6,154 sq ft and features 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with a generous, well-designed floor plan ideal for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining. Multiple formal and informal living areas, a grand dining room with view windows, and an oversized kitchen with center island and abundant cabinetry highlight the home’s impressive scale. Classic architectural elements, abundant natural light, and multiple balconies frame the home’s elevated setting. While the interiors reflect their original character, the property has been meticulously maintained and offers tremendous upside for buyers seeking to renovate or reimagine a luxury hillside retreat. Resort-style outdoor amenities include a pool and spa surrounded by mature landscaping and scenic hillside backdrops. Additional features include an attached 3-car garage and ample driveway parking. A rare offering combining size, views, location, and unlimited potential in one of Glendale’s Hillside neighborhoods.

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Property Details and Features

  • Property
  • “Neighborhood”
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • “Mountains/Hills”
  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “Refrigerator”
  • “Double Oven”
  • “Gas Oven”
  • “Gas Stove”
  • “Gas Range”
  • Bathrooms
  • 5 total bathrooms
  • 5 full bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 5 total bedrooms
  • 5 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1987
  • Building area total: 6154
  • 2 stories
  • 2 stories total
  • Living area: 6154
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • Entry level: 1
  • “Traditional”
  • “No Common Walls”
  • “2 Story”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Forced Air”
  • Exterior Features
  • Patio and porch features: “Patio”
  • Fireplaces
  • “FP in Family Room”
  • Floors
  • “Carpet”
  • “Tile”
  • “Wood”
  • Garage
  • 3 spaces
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Public”
  • Heating
  • “Forced Air Unit”
  • Interior Features
  • “Living Room Deck Attached”
  • “Recessed Lighting”
  • “Wet Bar”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: GD26021096
  • List price: $3,100,000
  • 32 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2026-01-09
  • Special listing conditions: “Standard”
  • “Cash”
  • “Conventional”
  • “FHA”
  • “Cash To New Loan”
  • Lot
  • 17,812 size sqft
  • Size area: 0.4089
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 3
  • “Garage”
  • Pool
  • “Private”
  • Roof
  • “Tile/Clay”
  • Sewer
  • “Public Sewer”
  • Spa
  • “Private”
  • Utilities
  • “Cable Available”
  • “Electricity Available”
  • “Natural Gas Available”
  • “Sewer Available”
  • “Water Available”

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$3,100,000 – 1978 Starvale Road, Glendale, CA 91207

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MLS# GD26021096 – 1978 Starvale Road, Glendale, CA 91207