1688 E Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001
What's special
Prime Altadena - 1688 E. Mendocino sits in Altadena's historic Country Club Park neighborhood, a residential enclave developed in the 1910s around the Altadena Town & Country Club and Golf Course, just down the street. Neighboring homes on the block date from the 1920s through the early 1950s, many over 3,000 SF, which marks this as an established, generous-lot pocket rather than a tract. From the house, it's minutes to Eaton Canyon trailheads, Pasadena's Lake Avenue and Old Town corridors, and the 210. Proximity to Pasadena have always made this one of east Altadena's most desirable addresses. Walk in to a grand entrance, soaring ceilings and bright natural light. The floorplan is well thought out and totally usable. LED lighting and waterproof laminate throughout. The kitchen features quartz counters, solid wood cabinetry, fully electric stainless steel appliances, double oven, a spacious island with bar seating, and a wet bar with built-in beverage center. Fire proof siding James Hardie fiber cement siding is noncombustible and carries a top-tier Class A fire rating. Double reinforced foundation. Home was built ground up. A large walk-in pantry adds storage. Built-in surround sound carries through kitchen, family room and dining. The formal living room features an electric fireplace and custom built-ins with tankless water heating. This seller is offering a move-in ready new build and help with your payment with an 800 2 bed 2 bathroom ADU for multi-generational living. Minutes from the 210 Freeway and 15 to Old Town Pasadena. Safety was not an afterthought: fire sprinklers, fire-resistant siding, built-in alarm, camera pre-wiring. Fully electric with owned solar and battery storage, separate HVAC per level, dual-glazed thermal windows. Owned solar & batteries. Every bedroom is en-suite, pre-wired for television, with built-in closet shelving. Nobody waits, nobody shares. Baths feature scratch-resistant porcelain tile and bidet loilets.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Brandon Ilic DRE #02013039 661-609-3445,
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 7
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, None
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,299
- Total interior livable area: 4,299 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Views
Details
- Parcel number: 5846022050
- Zoning: Lcr175
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Year built: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Unknown
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Leased
Location
- Region: Altadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $535/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,124,173
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Price change | $2,299,990-8%$535/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #26006455 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,499,990+31.6%$582/sqft |
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| 10/25/2018 | Sold | $1,900,000+115.9%$442/sqft |
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| 12/5/2016 | Sold | $880,000+17.5%$205/sqft |
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| 11/14/2016 | Pending sale | $749,000$174/sqft |
Source: Podley Properties #316010305 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $749,000$174/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,124,173 +2% |
| 2025 | $12,512 -47.2% | $1,102,131 -47% |
| 2024 | $23,690 +0.8% | $2,077,923 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,494 +3.6% | $2,037,181 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,674 +5% | $1,997,238 +2% |
| 2021 | $21,585 +4.3% | $1,958,077 +1% |
| 2020 | $20,705 | $1,938,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $20,705 +98.4% | $1,900,000 +111.7% |
| 2018 | $10,437 | $897,600 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,437 +1% | $880,000 +19% |
| 2016 | $10,333 +18.2% | $739,398 +7.7% |
| 2015 | $8,745 +9.1% | $686,487 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,013 | $673,041 +1113.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $55,451 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,365 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,960 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $54,089 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $53,030 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $51,991 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,973 |
| 2005 | -- | $50,973 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $48,995 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $48,098 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,156 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $45,327 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$2,289,500
$2.18M - $2.40M
$10,893/mo
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