12506 Rajah, Sylmar, California 91342, Sylmar, 91342 - 4 bed, 4 bath
ACTIVE$699,000
12506 Rajah, Sylmar, California 91342
4Beds
4Baths
3,650Sqft
26,994Lot
Year Built
1987
Close
-
List price
$699K
Original List price
$699K
Price/Sqft
$192
HOA
$37
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
SR25276735
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Good View: Canyon
ViewCanyon
About this home
We found 3 Cons,7 Pros. Rank: price - $699.0K(9th), sqft - 3650(97th), beds - 4(53th), baths - 4(91th).
This property is being offered for sale as a pre-foreclosure short sale. The home is in severely distressed condition and requires substantial rehabilitation. This is an excellent opportunity for investors, developers, and owner-occupants with renovation experience to acquire a large lot property in Sylmar.
Nearby schools
3/10
Hubbard Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.3mi
6/10
Harding Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.6mi
2/10
Gridley Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.2mi
3/10
Sylmar Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.5mi
6/10
Dyer Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.0mi
4/10
Hillery T. Broadous Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.0mi
4/10
Herrick Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.5mi
4/10
Osceola Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.8mi
3/10
El Dorado Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.8mi
7/10
Sylmar Leadership Academy
Public,•K-8•2.6mi
4/10
Olive Vista Middle School
Public,•6-8•2.8mi
3/10
San Fernando Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.5mi
9/10
Robert Frost Middle School
Public,•6-8•6.4mi
5/10
San Fernando Senior High School
Public,•9-12•4.3mi
6/10
John F. Kennedy High School
Public,•9-12•5.9mi
5/10
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Public,•9-12•7.2mi
5/10
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Public,•9-12•7.2mi
7/10
Northridge Academy High
Public,•9-12•8.8mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
12/17/25
Listing
$699,000
06/13/22
Sold
$1,535,000
05/20/21
Sold
$1,250,000
05/22/12
Sold
$565,000
Condition Rating
Poor
The MLS description explicitly states the home is in 'severely distressed condition and requires substantial rehabilitation.' The property was built in 1987, making it 37 years old. Images confirm this, showing unfinished interiors with concrete floors, exposed framing, and signs of demolition or stalled renovation. While no specific kitchen or bathroom images are provided, the overall state indicates these areas would also require complete overhaul. This property is not livable in its current state and demands significant investment to address major defects and bring it to a functional condition.
Pros & Cons
Pros
High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 26994, living area = 3650.
Great Schools: Middle School: Robert Frost Middle School (9/10).
Investment/Development Opportunity: The property is explicitly marketed as an excellent opportunity for investors, developers, and owner-occupants with renovation experience, indicating significant potential for value creation.
Large Lot Size: With a lot size of 26,994 sqft (approximately 0.62 acres), the property offers substantial outdoor space for expansion, landscaping, or potential future development.
Generous Square Footage: The home boasts a spacious 3,650 sqft of living area, providing ample room for a large family or flexible floor plan redesign post-renovation.
Canyon View: The property features a desirable canyon view, adding aesthetic appeal and potentially increasing its market value once rehabilitated.
Potential for Significant Equity Gain: Listed as a pre-foreclosure short sale at $699,000, significantly below its 2022 sale price of $1.535 million, it offers substantial upside potential for a buyer willing to invest in rehabilitation.
Cons
Severely Distressed Condition: The property is in severely distressed condition and requires substantial rehabilitation, necessitating significant financial investment and effort from the buyer.
Pre-Foreclosure Short Sale Process: Being a pre-foreclosure short sale, the transaction process can be complex, potentially lengthy, and subject to lender approval, which may deter some buyers.
Limited Buyer Pool: Due to its distressed state and the need for extensive renovation, the property appeals only to a niche market of investors, developers, or experienced renovators, limiting its general market appeal.