Last month the most expensive home sold in Glendale was 1742 Riverside Drive Glendale. This equestrian estate was originally listed for $2,449,000 and sold in thirty-two days for $2,330,000. The sellers purchased this home in 2012 for $1,500,000.
MLS Remarks for 1742 Riverside Drive Glendale read: In the heart of the Glendale Rancho District. Once a part of Bette Davis’s 1940s estate, Rivergate, a gated compound with a motor court, offers parking for 6+ cars. Abutting Griffith Park riding trails. The main house has double doors open to a spacious living room and an adobe fireplace. Moroccan chandeliers pattern the vaulted ceiling. Boasting a spacious chef’s kitchen. Two en-suite bedrooms with luxurious baths and a guest powder. Tranquil covered patio for alfresco dining.
The compound has three guest houses; the front casita has two bedrooms, a large living room with an open kitchen, and private gardens. The poolside casita is a one-bedroom with a living room and kitchen. The third a one-bedroom cottage, all with old Hollywood charm. With over an acre offering a sizeable saline pool and gracious grounds with a French lavender maze. Including intimate outdoor seating and fruit trees. Four horse stables, haybarn, and tack room offer direct trail access.
