5221 La Forest Drive
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Listing broker / agent: COMPASS · Valerie A Talbert · valerie.talbert@compass.com · CRMLS
MLS # P1-29527 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 18:51 UTC
About this property
Welcome to this beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Mid-Century home nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined cul-de-sac in desirable La Canada Flintridge. Situated on an expansive 16,799-square-foot lot, this single-story home offers a wonderful blend of character, comfortable living, and connection to nature.Surrounded by mature trees and lush greenery, the home's inviting floor plan captures the beauty of its natural surroundings. A welcoming entry with a skylight leads to a warm, wood-paneled Living Room featuring a gas and wood-burning fireplace and sliding glass doors opening to the outdoor patio.The Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, new countertops, tile flooring, and a charming breakfast nook. Opening to the Dining and Family rooms, this comfortable gathering space offers easy access to the backyard through sliding glass doors. A convenient Laundry Room with additional storage is located just off the Kitchen. The inviting Dining and Family room is anchored by a gas fireplace with stunning built-in wood bookshelves creating an ideal setting for entertaining or relaxing while enjoying views of the verdant backyard. A hallway with extra storage leads to two light-filled Bedrooms with ample closet space and a shared hall Bathroom. The Primary Suite is a peaceful retreat, offering beautiful natural light, generous closets, a private terrace, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and charming bay window.Outside, the expansive, private grounds create a tranquil setting for indoor-outdoor California living. The patio invites morning coffee, alfresco dining, and gatherings with friends and family, while the flat backyard features mature landscaping, fruit trees, a fire pit, and picturesque views of the surrounding greenery. Additional highlights include radiant heating, a new roof, fresh interior paint, and an oversized two-car attached garage with bonus flex space.With its timeless character, comfortable single-story layout, and opportunities to personalize, this property offers the perfect canvas to create something truly your own.Ideally located within the award-winning La Canada Unified School District, with convenient access to shopping, dining, hiking and biking trails, JPL, Pasadena, and Downtown Los Angeles, this is a wonderful opportunity to embrace the lifestyle that makes La Canada Flintridge so desirable.
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-29527
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,939 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.3857 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1955
- Stories
- 1
More property detailsCollapse
Listing
- Days on market
- 3
Building
- Year built
- 1955
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Flat, Rolled Hot Mop
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Water Purifier
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Eat In Kitchen, Storage, Track Lighting, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Concrete, Laminate
- Heating
- Radiant
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Brick, Patio
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Property outlook
- Peek A Boo, Trees Woods
Utilities & community
- Water
- Private
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Suburban, Park
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Crest Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Canada Unified · La Canada | Not reported | 0.3 mi |
| Mountain Avenue Elementary Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | K–6 | 0.4 mi |
| Rosemont Middle Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | 7–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Monte Vista Elementary Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | K–6 | 0.9 mi |
| La Crescenta Elementary Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
| Crescenta Valley High Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | 9–12 | 1.3 mi |
| La Canada Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Canada Unified · La Canada | Not reported | 1.4 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Glendale Unified · La Crescenta | K–6 | 1.8 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.
Check the California School Directory ↗Price and tax history
Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,995,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,995,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 19:44 | $1,995,000 |
MLS values are reported for this listing, not prior sales. Observation dates show when our importer saw an asking price, not when the MLS changed it. Up to 24 observations are retained; changes between refreshes may be missed. This is not a complete price or sales history.
Property taxes
Tax history is not available from the imported listing data.
Source: MLS feed. Only supplied tax years are shown, up to 10 years; this is not a county tax archive. Amounts may be corrected and taxes may change after purchase. Verify assessments and current taxes with the county. These values do not automatically fill the payment calculator.
Market trends in La Canada Flintridge
Active residential homes for sale in La Canada Flintridge, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
9 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-11-14 20:55 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
Payment calculator
Explore a fixed-rate loan scenario. The price comes from this listing; a 20% down payment and 30-year term are starting assumptions, not requirements. Enter your own interest rate—not APR—and estimated costs.
Illustration only—not a rate quote, preapproval, lending offer or affordability determination. Assumes equal monthly payments on a fully amortizing fixed-rate loan; no adjustable rates, interest-only periods or balloon payments. Excludes closing costs, utilities, maintenance, special assessments and other unentered costs. Actual payments and escrow can differ. Review a Loan Estimate with your lender.
Understanding homeownership costs — CFPB ↗