First time on the market in 46 years. Gorgeous North Altadena pool home with city views and majestic mountain views. Tons of character and situated on an expansive lot with beautiful grounds and court yards. Meticulously renovated. Lots of wonderful special features in this stunning property with large picture windows and French doors and dramatic natural lighting throughout every living space. Main floor features: entry foyer, Large formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room with built-ins, remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry and built-in office area, 2 bedrooms with French doors with direct access to a great large covered patio with city Views that can be completely screened in by custom exterior drapery. Downstairs living area has a private separate entry from the outside and can also be accessed from the inside as well and features, a family room and an additional bedroom, laundry area, built-in cabinetry and various closets, walk-in storage areas and one that could be a great wine cellar. The bottom level also has a large covered patio space that is accessed from the family room and storage areas. Some great features of the home include Dual zoned Central air conditioning and heating system with all new ducting that is less than 2 years old and copper plumbing. All living areas on the first level and bottom level have access to the beautiful backyard which features, a newly renovated re-plastered pool with all new equipment, various entertaining patios, grassy lawn along with a detached double garage with parking for additional vehicles. Come and see this great property.
Sold for $1,635,000
Listing Provided by: COMPASS
Bought with: Compass
$1,635,000
2896 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
3beds
2,266sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.27 Acres Lot
$1,739,200 Zestimate®
$722/sqft
$5,552 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,739,200
$1.58M - $1.91M
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Listing Provided by:
Nazee Rix DRE #01210301 626-824-4464,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Katie Crain, DRE #01811131
Compass
John Podhor, DRE #01912131
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: AR23186354
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: 2
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Granite Counters, Linen Closet, Remodeled, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Built-in Features, Brick Walls, Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Bedroom on Main Level, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Custom Covering(s), Drapes, Screens, Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,266 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, One Space, Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: living area
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Open, Patio, Stone, Wood
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Brick,Masonry,Stone,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s), Pool
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 5842001010
- Zoning: LCR175
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Altadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $1,635,000+21.3%$722/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #AR23186354 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2023 | Pending sale | $1,348,000$595/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #AR23186354 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,144 +2.8% | $1,667,700 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,623 +681.6% | $1,635,000 +934.5% |
| 2023 | $2,383 +3.2% | $158,050 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,308 +7.2% | $154,952 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,154 +3.3% | $151,914 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,085 | $150,357 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,085 +3.5% | $147,410 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,015 | $144,521 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,015 +1.1% | $141,688 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,993 +2.9% | $138,911 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,937 +2.4% | $136,825 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,892 | $134,146 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $130,923 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $128,357 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $127,399 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $127,703 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $125,200 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $122,746 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $120,340 |
| 2005 | -- | $120,340 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $115,669 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $113,550 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $111,324 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $107,003 |
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Neighborhood: 91001
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Altadena Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Eliot Arts MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Pasadena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
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