Now priced $100,000 lower, 1981 Sinaloa Avenue presents an incredible opportunity to own a beautifully maintained Mid-Century Ranch in the heart of South-Central Altadena. Built in 1947, this charming single-level home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 well-appointed bathrooms, and 1,823 square feet of living space on a generous 10,645 square foot lot. Thoughtfully updated and fully remediated, this move-in ready property blends classic character with modern comfort. Highlights include gleaming hardwood floors, a brand-new HVAC system with all-new ducting, and a versatile detached garage with a large bonus addition—perfect for extra parking, a home office, workshop, studio, or creative flex space. The professionally landscaped front garden and lush backyard create a private retreat, ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the tranquility of this desirable neighborhood. With its substantial price improvement, this home is an exceptional value and a must-see for buyers seeking timeless California living.
Sold for $1,510,000
Listing Provided by: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Golden Properties
Bought with: Greenpoint Real Estate Services
$1,510,000
1981 Sinaloa Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
3beds
1,823sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
10,645 Square Feet Lot
$1,521,300 Zestimate®
$828/sqft
$4,907 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,521,300
$1.38M - $1.67M
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Listing Provided by:
Douglas Colliflower DRE #01936718 626-524-4158,
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Golden Properties
Bought with:
R. Scott McCulley, DRE #01737044
Greenpoint Real Estate Services
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PF25081591
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tile Counters
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Pots & Pan Drawers, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Solid Surface Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Workshop
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Solar Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,823 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Brick, Stone
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Good Condition,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 10,645 sqft
- Dimensions: 54 x 193
- Features: Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 5847026006
- Zoning: LCR175
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Drywall, Plaster, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Near National Forest, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Altadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $1,510,000-2.5%$828/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Pending sale | $1,549,000$850/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Contingent | $1,549,000$850/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $1,549,000-6.1%$850/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,649,000$905/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,114 +17.4% | $98,964 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,800 +1.1% | $97,025 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,781 +3% | $95,124 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,729 +9.8% | $93,260 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,575 +2.7% | $91,432 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,533 | $90,496 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,533 +9.4% | $88,723 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,402 | $86,984 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,402 +1.2% | $85,280 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,385 +3.8% | $83,609 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,334 +1.9% | $82,354 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,309 | $80,741 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $78,802 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $77,258 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $76,682 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $76,865 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $75,359 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $73,882 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $72,434 |
| 2005 | -- | $72,434 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $69,623 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $68,348 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $67,008 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $64,408 |
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Neighborhood: 91001
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Daniel Webster SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Eliot Arts MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Pasadena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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