2535 E Chevy Chase Drive Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Glendale,CA 91206
OPEN HOUSE
Sun Aug 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm Wed Aug 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,281 sqft
Price per Sqft $760
MLS Listing ID CL25565545
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1926
Lot Size 1.519 Acres
Acres 1.5186
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The Derby House - Lloyd Wright, 1926 National Landmark | Glendale Landmark | Mills Act Designated. Set on a unique expanse of land in Glendale's historic Chevy Chase Canyon, the Derby House offers not just architectural significance, but a deeply atmospheric landscape. The property unfolds across gently undulating terrain dotted with quiet clearings and shaded corners. Built in 1926 and recently designated under the Mills Act, the home is among the earliest examples of concrete textile block construction an architectural system later championed by Wright's father, Frank Lloyd Wright. Each hand-cast block was designed to shape not just the structure but the experience of time casting shadows that shift with the day and giving a quiet rhythm to the light.The Derby House is defined by its artistry: original wrought iron railings echoing the form of the agave plant, custom stonework influenced by Navajo textile patterns, and richly crafted wood mouldings that frame the space with warmth. Even the patinated doorways and inlaid metal handles carry the mark of theatricality, nodding to the drama and set design of 1920s Los Angeles a period when architecture, film, and fantasy were deeply intertwined. At one point, the interior walls were gilded in gold paint, a luminous gesture meant to
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Zoning GLR1
Interior
Interior Features Library
Heating Central
Flooring Carpet,Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room,Other
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Pool None
View Y/N true
View Trees/Woods
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool false
Building
Level or Stories Multi/Split
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 5663014038