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Sold for $1,220,000
  • Listing Provided by: Sotheby's International Realty
    Bought with: Seven Gables Real Estate
    $1,220,000

    239 E Pentagon St, Altadena, CA 91001

    2beds
    1,480sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1949
    7,791 Square Feet Lot
    $1,220,900 Zestimate®
    $824/sqft
    $4,487 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,220,900

    $1.11M - $1.34M

    $4,487/mo

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    What's special

    Quiet cul-de-sacSurrounded by mature treesNew fenceRefined bathroomRefinished hardwood floors
    Gracefully tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this privately hedged and thoughtfully landscaped elegant residence serves as a peaceful retreat. Surrounded by mature trees, the charming facade showcases timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship, offering a lifestyle of exceptional comfort and versatility.The expansive living room serves as the heart of the home, anchored by a dramatic fireplace and large windows that bathe the space in natural light. French doors open to a serene patio, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The updated kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring a picture window, butcherblock counters, and a premium Villeroy & Boch apron sink. The home offers two generously sized bedrooms with stunning mountain views, complemented by a refined bathroom. A unique highlight is the central, covered, open-ended breezeway, providing a cool, shaded lounging spot during warm afternoons. Across the breezeway is a dedicated flexible bonus room with a bathroom--perfect for an office or a creative studio--ensure ample space for modern needs. Outside, the grounds feel like a private secret garden, featuring a newly planted succulent garden with drip irrigation and a new fence.Meticulously upgraded with over $100k in improvements, the home boasts a new roof, new insulation, new Andersen windows, new central air, refinished hardwood floors, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Having been spared by the Eaton fire, the property has been professionally tested and fully remediated for total peace of mind.Located moments from local favorites like Betsy's, Mia, Stumptown, Kismet, and Homestate, this home is also perfectly positioned near Christmas Tree Lane and scenic hiking trails. This is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey sanctuary in a premier location.

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    Listing Provided by:

    Georges Rouveyrol DRE #01353980 626-676-5368,

    Sotheby's International Realty

    Bought with:

    Thomas Bowers, DRE #00969790

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26766MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Main Level Primary
    Bedroom
    • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,480 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway Level
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Good Condition
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 7,791 sqft
    • Features: Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5833023006
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1949

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Other

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Foothills
    Location
    • Region: Altadena

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/29/2026Sold$1,220,000+4.3%$824/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26766 Report a problem
    5/20/2026Pending sale$1,170,000$791/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26766 Report a problem
    5/13/2026Contingent$1,170,000$791/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26766 Report a problem
    4/22/2026Listed for sale$1,170,000+56%$791/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26766 Report a problem
    11/9/2016Sold$750,000-4.9%$507/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/12/2016Listed for sale$789,000+110.4%$533/sqft
    Source: John Aaroe Group Inc. #316008613 Report a problem
    3/16/2006Sold$375,000$253/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,113 -8.1%$783,389 -8.2%
    2024$9,912 +0.9%$853,366 +2%
    2023$9,824 +3.6%$836,635 +2%
    2022$9,482 +4.9%$820,231 +2%
    2021$9,037 +4.1%$804,149 +1%
    2020$8,677 $795,904 +2%
    2019$8,677 -2%$780,299 +2%
    2018$8,855 $765,000 +2%
    2017$8,855 +1%$750,000 +40.4%
    2016$8,765 +38.3%$534,000 +3.5%
    2015$6,337 +19.5%$516,000 +17%
    2014$5,304 $441,000 +17.3%
    2012-- $376,000 -2.8%
    2011-- $387,000
    2010-- $387,000 -8.1%
    2009-- $421,100 -28.7%
    2008-- $590,947 +2%
    2007-- $579,360 +1263.7%
    2006-- $42,483
    2005-- $42,483 +4%
    2004-- $40,835 +1.9%
    2003-- $40,088 +2%
    2002-- $39,303 +4%
    2000-- $37,779

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    Neighborhood: 91001

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