The short history
Adobe walls from mission-era hands (c.1834) → the Pico family era, when Andrés Pico — who commanded Californio forces at San Pasqual and signed the Treaty of Cahuenga — held the rancho lands, and son Rómulo expanded the house → decades of abandonment → the 1930s restoration by curator Mark Harrington → city landmark status and its role today as the Historical Society's home, open to the public on scheduled days.
Why this matters to a buyer
Neighborhoods keep their character when their anchors are unbuildable — and Mission Hills' historic trio (Mission, Brand Park, Pico Adobe) guarantees its core never gets flipped into something else. That is the practical meaning of heritage here: the setting you buy is the setting you keep.
Market snapshot
| Market | Median price | Days on market | County | School district(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Hills | $810,000 | 35 | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Andrés Pico?
A Californio general (San Pasqual, Treaty of Cahuenga) and brother of Governor Pío Pico; his family held the surrounding rancho. His son Rómulo expanded the adobe that carries the family name.
Can you visit the Andres Pico Adobe?
Yes — it is home to the San Fernando Valley Historical Society, with public hours and events on scheduled days.
Is it really the Valley's oldest home?
Its c.1834 adobe core is generally credited as the oldest surviving residence in the San Fernando Valley.
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