Looking for a cozy starter home in Sylmar? This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house sits on a generous lot and offers a simple, functional layout that’s ready for your personal touch. Built in 1953, it still has its original charm, but there’s plenty of room to make updates and put your own style on it.
The backyard is low-maintenance and perfect for enjoying year-round, featuring beautiful AstroTurf that stays green no matter the season. It’s a great space for kids, pets, or hosting friends, without the hassle of constant upkeep.
Located in a well-established area, you’re close to local schools, parks, and shops—everything Sylmar has to offer. This home is a rare find at this price point and is ready for someone to step in and make it their own.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Juana Valenzuela DRE #00910752 818-974-5030,
San Fernando Realty, Inc.
$675,000
12796 Norris Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342
2beds
800sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
5,373 Square Feet Lot
$679,200 Zestimate®
$844/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original charmRoom to make updatesSimple functional layoutBeautiful astroturfGenerous lot
- 85 days |
- 618 |
- 31 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 10, 2025 at 11:17am
Listing Provided by:
Juana Valenzuela DRE #00910752 818-974-5030,
San Fernando Realty, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25219696
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights
Lot
- Size: 5,373 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 2506026024
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Sylmar
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $844/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $381,017
- Annual tax amount: $4,765
- Date on market: 9/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 86 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$679,200
$645,000 - $713,000
$2,746/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000+151.9%$844/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SR25219696 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2003 | Sold | $268,000+158.9%$335/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/1994 | Sold | $103,500$129/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,765 +1.5% | $381,017 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,696 +1.9% | $373,547 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,607 +4.8% | $366,223 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,150/mo
Principal & interest
$3262
Property taxes
$652
Home insurance
$236
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Sylmar
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Dyer Street Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Olive Vista Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Sylmar Biotech Health & Engineering MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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