1855 Verdugo Knolls Drive, Glendale, CA 91208

$1,549,999

MILLS ACT APPROVED!! Home is now eligible for significant property tax reduction! The MacBride House (1924) — A rare 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,552-square-foot Storybook Tudor tucked into the trees of Glendale’s Verdugo Woodlands, revived through a meticulous two-year restoration that brought back its original soul while introducing modern comfort. Approved for… Read More the Mills Act, this home offers not only a connection to Glendale’s architectural heritage but also significant long-term property-tax savings. Built by an English craftsman who once worked for early Hollywood film studios, this home feels like it was lifted straight from Disney’s Snow White, with whimsical rooflines, arched doorways, and hand-carved details that radiate storybook magic. Inside, vaulted open-beam ceilings and leaded-glass windows fill the grand living hall with soft light that glows across refinished wood floors. The clinker-brick inglenook fireplace, flanked by original hand-carved benches, stands as the heart of the home and a masterpiece of 1920s design. The kitchen and baths have been restored with an artist’s restraint, new time period inspired wallpaper, reglazed sinks, new distressed vintage flooring in bathrooms and kitchen and new classic fixtures chosen in a way to preserve the home’s authenticity. Behind the beauty, every system has been thoughtfully modernized, updated plumbing, updated electrical, dual-zone HVAC, and an EV-ready two-car garage with a finished attic loft perfect for a creative studio or private retreat. The 10,226-square-foot lot unfolds into a private paradise of meandering garden paths, intimate patios, and mountain views that make you feel completely tucked away from the world while still only five minutes from the conveniences of modern life. Even the back staircase carries a homage of Glendale’s story, built from old railroad ties that reflect what once supported the trolley network that brought residents to this hillside haven a century ago. The Glendale Historical Commission has already met and formally recommended the home for Mills Act approval, with final City Council confirmation expected soon, offering the next owner both the pride of preservation and the potential for long-term property tax savings. The MacBride House is more than a home; it is a living story; a fairytale refuge that celebrates craftsmanship, imagination, and the timeless beauty that first made Glendale one of California’s most enchanting communities. Read Less

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,552

Lot Size

0.23 Acres

Year Built

1924

MLS Number

DW25243114

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: CityStreet, Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Disposal, TanklessWaterHeater

Building

Built in 1924, Living area: 1552.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, Building faces South, 1 storey, Levels: One, Entry level: 1, Entry location: Front Door, Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco

Community

Foothills, Hiking, Mountainous

Cooling

CentralAir, Dual, Zoned

Disclosures

Historical

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Brick, Concrete

Fence

Partial, Wood

Fireplaces

Decorative, LivingRoom, SeeRemarks, WoodBurning

Foundation

Raised

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central, Zoned

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $0

Interior Features

BeamedCeilings, BuiltInFeatures, CathedralCeilings, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, HighCeilings, RecessedLighting, TileCounters, BedroomOnMainLevel, JackAndJillBath, MainLevelPrimary, WalkInClosets

Laundry

WasherHookup, GasDryerHookup, SeeRemarks

Lot

0.2348 acres, Item01UnitAcre, BackYard, CulDeSac, FrontYard, Garden, IrregularLot, RollingSlope, Rocks

Parking

2 total parking spaces, DoorMulti, ElectricVehicleChargingStations, GarageFacesFront, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, Private

Pool

None

Property

Turnkey, Other structures: Storage, Mountains, Neighborhood, Rocks, TreesWoods

Roof

Asphalt, Composition, Shingle

Security Features

CarbonMonoxideDetectors, SmokeDetectors

Sewer

PublicSewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 5652019027, Lot: 5

Utilities

CableAvailable, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, PhoneAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterConnected, Water Source: Public, Item220VoltsOther, ElectricityOnProperty, Item220VoltsinGarage, SeeRemarks

Windows

Drapes, WoodFrames

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