638 E San Jose Ave, Burbank, CA 91501
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638 E San Jose Ave
Burbank, CA 91501

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,949 sqft

$1,199,000

Est. Mortgage $7,399/mo*
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$1,199,000

Est. Mortgage $7,399/mo*
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5 Beds
3 Baths
1,949 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 99% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Climate Control
Heating only
Price/Sqft
$615
Listed
19 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 638 E San Jose Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Rare Burbank Investment Opportunity: Two Detached Homes on a Street-to-Alley Lot Unlock tremendous potential with this unique value-add property located in the foothills of Burbank. Situated on a highly desirable street-to-alley lot, this duplex-style property features two detached legal buildings, separate gas and electric meters, and highly coveted R-4 High Density Residential Zoning. Whether you are looking to develop high-density housing, build a custom compound, or renovate and cash-flow, this fixer-upper is the blank canvas you have been waiting for. Property Highlights: Front Building: Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout built in 1927, brimming with character and ready for a modern revival. Rear Building: Separate 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit built between 19351949, offering excellent privacy and independent alley access. Delivered Vacant: No tenant complications. Ready for immediate construction, renovation, or development upon closing. Zoning Advantage: R-4 High Density Residential Zone opens the door for significant future development or expansion in a premium Burbank pocket. Utilities: Separate gas and electric meters are already in place, keeping utility management simple and straightforward. Disclosures Ready: Many inspections and reports are completed and available for review, allowing you to buy with clarity and confidence. Bring your contractors and your imagination. Properties with this level of versatility, zoning upside, and vacant possession rarely hit the Burbank market.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 99% nearby.

Home Details for 638 E San Jose Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1949 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built-In And Free Standing, Central Water HeaterLaundry: Laundry Room,Gas Dryer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Has Heating Unspecified TypeNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Has Heating Unspecified Type
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Dining Room, Living Room, KitchenHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: OneEntry Location: Living RoomFloors: Wood
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: None
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Garage - 2 Car,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: NoneRoad Frontage: AlleyRoad Surface Type: Alley PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: In Connected and Paid

Days on Market

Days on Market: 19

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Construction Materials: Plaster Walls
Property Information
Condition: Fixer, Repairs MajorParcel Number: 2455034005

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,199,000Price Per Sqft: $615
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jul 23 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Active Under Contract

Location

Direction & Address
City: Burbank
School Information
Elementary School District: Burbank UnifiedJr High / Middle School District: Burbank UnifiedHigh School District: Burbank Unified

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 26859529

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1949 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7875.648 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 26859529Zillow Contingency Status: Under Contract
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Cherryl Weaver DRE # 01353222, (323) 254-1350
Re/Max Tri-City, (818) 409-0040
Source: CLAW, MLS#26859529
Also Listed on bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, CRMLS.

Market trends in Burbank

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.21M
$16.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.6%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$817
$9MoM
Available listings
152
15MoM

Price History for 638 E San Jose Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/23/2026$1,199,000ContingentCLAW #26859529
07/15/2026$1,199,000Listed For SaleCLAW #26859529

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,115
Assessment$252,502
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Bed
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716 E San Jose Ave, Burbank, CA
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3,182
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0.22
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$1,720,000
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4
2,978
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0.49
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$1,410,000
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2,897
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$1,989,400
01/21/26
10
10
5,488
710 E Olive Ave, Burbank, CA
0.31
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$2,100,000
11/03/25
8
8
4,820
303 S Kenneth Rd, Burbank, CA
0.47
Multi-Family Home
$2,000,050
10/07/25
7
6
4,500
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0.14
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Burbank

At least 896 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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  • Suzanne Daniels
    "Great neighborhood to live and work in. Also safe and awesome community facilities. Friendly people. "
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    "Neighbor events are well advertised and all are welcome. I like the small town feel with the big city convenience. "
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  • Suzanne Daniels
    "Nice atmosphere and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Community feeling. Good transportation system "
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  • Zina Mcclendon
    "I see dogs walked all the time but the people here are not responsible enough to pick their waste. It’s sad."
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  • Angel96blue
    "I've lived in Burbank for 20 years and I'm extremely have here. This is possibly one of the safest city's out side of Los Angeles."
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  • Katherine Swanson
    "I was born in Burbank and grew up with a true sense of community. I see a lot of people outside of our community come here to enjoy our Chandler walk/bike path. Shop in Magnolia park. Our churches are very community oriented. Burbank has a good farmers market. Our schools are exceptional. Libraries are friendly, helpful and offer services to help people in the community "
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  • Katherine Swanson
    "I was born in Burbank and we residents work hard to have that small time feel. We also have a great school system, fire departments and police department "
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    "There are coyotes that come down from the mountains and can populate the area near the empire center."
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  • Hovo Matevosyan
    "It’s one of the best neighborhood to grow kids, cuz it’s a clean and much safer neighborhood in LA area "
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    "It’s a great safe neighborhood. Very kid and dog friendly with lots of green spaces. The only problem are too many gun stores "
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  • Ariel Vracin-Harrell
    "I’m a dog owner, and it feels like most of Burbank is too! So many great places to walk to, especially on Magnolia blvd where most of the businesses give dog treats!"
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  • Dom Silva
    "Fun, safe, lively and extremely friendly! I love living in Burbank. I’ve lived here my whole life and I’ve never found a neighborhood that I feel like I love more than this. "
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  • Dom Silva
    "The school systems are fantastic, the parks and rec programs are so inclusive and have such a wide variety for kids of all ages! "
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    "Great schools and the biggest small town where everyone is one degree from someone else. I’ve grown y0 here. "
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  • Tametcalf
    "Lots of dog owners. Everyone is very friendly and neighborly. Clean, safe and easy to walk around. It’s my dog’s favorite place we’ve lived."
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  • Deborahcurrin
    "We are a community that supports the environment as well as our neighbors. Courtesy and respect for each other is important and enjoyed "
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  • Patrick Mitchell
    "Good neighborhood , no public transportation. Clean and safe for the most part. Small town feel. Mayberry in socal "
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  • Elizabeth Nguyen
    "Coyotes live here and there are lots of spiders in the area. But it is gorgeous with lots of schools. "
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  • Teraabraham77
    "It’s clean safe place to live , nice neighborhood families safe for children a lot of dog owners walking trails beautiful city"
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  • Tam B.
    "It is a nice area with great views and hikes that you can take your dog on. It is not crowded and is more of a family oriented neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "Sometimes people don’t pick up after their dogs which gives dog owners a bad name. There are a lot of friendly dogs around but it’s the owners that are sometimes not being responsible about not throwing their dog’s trash in a trash can "
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  • Luvskye03
    "The commute is pretty easy. A little congestion during the rush hour times but any time past 9pm there is little to no traffic "
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  • Susan
    "Traffic is not too bad most of the time and I can get to and from work on average in about 20 minutes"
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    "I’ve always felt very safe in this neighborhood. I walk alone at night to local restaurants. It’s well-maintained. Bike friendly, and has been a great place to live."
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  • Trulia User
    "The drivers are a little crazy so keep your kids tightly in hand. The community is beautiful and businesses are all very personable. We have felt like neighbors rather than tourists. "
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    "The thing that makes this community is the actual sense of community which is hard to come by in LA County. I think people feel this and strive to meet those ends "
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    "Ummm there are film studios near by and ummmm a lot of Armenian pride. It’s safer I guess than some other LA area neighborhoods. It’s kinda central to lots of other areas. "
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    "It’s old school Los Angeles. It’s not to modern, but it’s also a fan of its history. Burbank is better suited than noho."
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    "I've lived in this neighborhood for almost 5 years and all of my neighbors have been super friendly. It appears to be safer than other areas of LA and it's extremely dog friendly. I always see a lot of people walking their dogs when I'm walking my dog"
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    "Everything all in one place! You have your restaurants, bars, movie theatre, grocery stores, baseball fields and so much more."
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    "The neighborhood is extremely dog friendly. I always see people walking there dogs in the mornings and evenings. There are a couple of parks near by that are dog friendly. Then only problem is being out to look late and the coyotes are around. Everyone with a small dog knows not to leave them outside and also don't take them out for late night walks."
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    "Commute in the morning is fairly good. Commute in the afternoon/evening can be a hassle due to an abundance amount of traffic. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing. It’s overcrowded. There are too many apartments and no parking. The neighbors speed up and down the streets and alleys. "
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    "John Muir middle school is great and it’s a very sage neighborhood. The center is walking distance. "
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    "Don’t have one - work from home so this does not apply to me. I’m guessing most people are fine since close to 3 freeways 5/ 134/101"
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    "Very clean and nice community. Friendly neighbors. And for the most part people pick up after their pets. "
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  • Star C.
    "Friendly, clean and safe neighborhood! Close enough to a lot, but still has a suburban-ie feel to it. Plus we have our own water and power company which can be nice. Downtown Burbank is great and has tons of yummy restaurants. Also close to all the major studios so the entertainment and art feel about the whole area is pretty spot on! Great schools too! "
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  • Lori S.
    "family friendly, pet friendly. Able to walk through neighborhoods safely. Street parking is not good. "
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    "Summer concert in the park series, Memorial Day events in the park, and neighborhood Christmas decorating contests. Local hiking trails in the mountains. "
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Cherryl Weaver, Re/Max Tri-City, (818) 409-0040
Agent Phone: (323) 254-1350
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638 E San Jose Ave, Burbank, CA 91501 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,949 sqft multi-family built in 1927. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CLAW on Jul 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26859529.