Glassell Park
Between Mt. Washington and Glendale, in the Repetto Hills.
From the river to the hills.
Glassell Park climbs from the Los Angeles River up into the Repetto Hills. Near Division Street, its winding hillside streets run right into Mt. Washington, and to the north and east it stretches across Eagle Rock Boulevard to the edges of Glendale and Eagle Rock. Up in the hills, many homes look out at Griffith Observatory.
I'm Breanne Wahl, a real estate agent with ACME | SERHANT., and I sell homes here in Glassell Park.
Glassellland photo by Neue Focus. Van de Kamp's photo by Downtowngal via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
a few Places Within
The Hills by Mt. Washington
Up near Division Street and Hines Drive, Glassell Park and Mt. Washington share the same winding hillside streets. Many homes here have views of Griffith Observatory and downtown.
Eagle Rock Boulevard
The neighborhood's main street, running north toward Eagle Rock. A streetcar line once ran right down its median.
Verdugo Road
Home to the Glassell Park Recreation Center, with the hill above it where the “Glassellland” letters briefly stood. The road runs north toward Glendale.
Fletcher Drive
Down toward the Los Angeles River, Fletcher Drive is home to the landmark 1931 Van de Kamp's bakery building, now a college campus.
Thinking about buying or selling in Glassell Park?
From rancho land to hillside homes.
The land that's now Glassell Park was part of Rancho San Rafael, granted to José María Verdugo.
Attorney Andrew Glassell received part of the rancho in a court partition. Several local streets are named for his family, including Toland Way, Drew Street, Andrita Street, and Marguarite Street.
The first subdivisions between Verdugo Road and San Fernando Road went on sale.
The City of Los Angeles annexed most of Glassell Park in 1912, and the rest in 1916.
The railroad's Taylor Yard opened along the river, and many early residents worked there.
The Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakery building was completed on Fletcher Drive. It's now a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.
A local artist put up giant “Glassellland” letters on the hill above the Glassell Park Recreation Center, a wink at the old Hollywoodland sign. They were gone within months.
Homes I've Sold
A 2012 hillside home designed by architect Korajack Srivongse (my next-door neighbor at the time), 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. I represented my client when they bought it brand new for $749,500, and again nearly a decade later when they sold it for $1,510,000. Read the buying story and the selling story.
A 1960 pool home on a quiet cul-de-sac, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. I represented the buyers, who won in multiple offers at $900,000. Read the story.
Buying and selling in Glassell Park: FAQ
What is Glassell Park known for?
Hillside streets with big views, many of them looking out to Griffith Observatory and downtown Los Angeles. It's also home to the Glassell Park Recreation Center on Verdugo Road and the 1931 Van de Kamp's bakery building on Fletcher Drive.
Where is Glassell Park?
In Northeast Los Angeles, between Mt. Washington, Eagle Rock, Glendale, Atwater Village, and Elysian Valley. Near Hines Drive, it's just across Division Street from Mt. Washington.
Is Glassell Park part of the City of Los Angeles?
Yes. The city annexed most of Glassell Park in 1912 and the rest in 1916.
What should I know before buying a hillside home in Glassell Park?
Many homes sit on steep lots with views, so I always walk buyers through foundations and drainage, permits on any additions, and fire zone rules for the exact address. Some hillside streets also have parking restrictions on red flag fire days.
What was the Glassellland sign?
In 2013, a local artist put giant “Glassellland” letters on the hill above the Glassell Park Recreation Center, a nod to the original Hollywoodland sign. It came down within a few months.
How do you get around from Glassell Park?
The Glendale Freeway (2) runs right through Glassell Park, and the Golden State Freeway (5) is just across the river, so downtown, Glendale, and Pasadena are all a short drive.
Does Breanne Wahl sell homes in Glassell Park?
Yes. I sell homes in Glassell Park, including 2553 Hines Drive, which I helped the same client buy and, years later, sell, and 2000 Panamint Drive. I specialize in Northeast Los Angeles, plus Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Los Feliz, and I'm right there with clients wherever else in Los Angeles their search takes them.
“Breanne was a dream realtor. She negotiated and advocated for me, a first-time home buyer, in a way that exceeded my expectations.”
Thinking about buying or selling in Glassell Park?
Let's talk. I'll walk the neighborhood with you or pull comps for your street.