3504 Downing Avenue
Glendale, CA, 91208
$1,395,000
MLS: 26990095
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq Ft
2,061
Lot
0.15 ac
Year Built
1923
MLS #
26990095
Days on Market
25
Listed
Sep 18, 2026
Description
Some Homes Are Just Houses. This One Has a Soul. There's something about 3504 Downing Avenue. Maybe it's the classic curb appeal and old shade trees, or the way neighbors still wave from their porches. Sparr Heights has long been called the Mayberry of Glendale, and here, it's easy to understand why. When you arrive at this 1920s California Bungalow, it feels as though it has always belonged right here. Mature trees, sage lap siding, navy front door, handsome brickwork, and original divided-light windows give the home a quiet beauty that only gets better with time. Inside, the warmth continues. A gracious living room, formal dining room, and large family room invite you to settle in and stay awhile. The thoughtfully updated kitchen, custom built-ins, and plenty of counter space. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are arranged across 2,061 square feet, all set on a large, flat, private lot with a workshop with alley access to Ocean View Avenue. But the best part may be its story. The current owners arrived in 1976. For fifty years, they cared for this home, lived their lives here, and preserved the character that made them fall in love with it in the first place. Now, after half a century, it's ready for its next chapter. This house feels like it has a lot more story left to tell.
Location
Glendale, Los Angeles County, CA 91208
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Nicole Schlueter · Real Broker
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$10,969
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $139,500 · Loan: $1,255,500
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.40% as of Oct 8, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $8,693
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,453
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $523
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 8, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.40%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.73%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Glendale home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $48,825 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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