Altadena cottage, with charm to spare. This three bedroom, one bath 1924 home features hardwood floors, arched floor-to-ceiling windows, a front patio with mountain views, a cook's kitchen, detached garage, with a gorgeous yard with room to play. Updated and upgraded systems include: newer HVAC, solar, whole house water filtration, and reverse osmosis drinking water. The backyard has been planted with native and drought resistant trees by a member of the Terremoto team. Thoughtful and well irrigated landscaping includes: persimmon, apple, kumquat, orange, avocado and passion fruit. Situated in a neighborhood that boasts some of Altadena's most fun spots such as Good Neighbor Bar, HomeState Tacos, and Stumptown Coffee.
Sold for $1,210,000
Listing Provided by: COMPASS
Bought with: Sotheby's International Realty
$1,210,000
494 Alberta St, Altadena, CA 91001
3beds
1,468sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,763 Square Feet Lot
$1,213,200 Zestimate®
$824/sqft
$4,656 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,213,200
$1.10M - $1.33M
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Three bedroom one bathDetached garageArched floor-to-ceiling windowsHardwood floors
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Listing Provided by:
Jamie Bridgers DRE #02097470 jamie.bridgers@compass.com,
COMPASS,
Jonathan Fritz DRE #02055093 615-944-7217,
Compass
Bought with:
Trisha Perez
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26377
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,468 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 5,763 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 5827004028
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Biking, Horse Trails, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban
Location
- Region: Altadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Sold | $1,210,000+15.8%$824/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-26377 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2026 | Contingent | $1,045,000$712/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-26377 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,045,000-9.1%$712/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-26377 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2021 | Sold | $1,150,000+54.1%$783/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #21742172 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Sold | $746,500+11.6%$509/sqft |
Source:  Pasadena Foothills MLS #819001371 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2019 | Pending sale | $669,000$456/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #819001371 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $669,000+85.8%$456/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #819001371 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2009 | Sold | $360,000-14.1%$245/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2009 | Listing removed | $419,000$285/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker #22123479 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2009 | Listed for sale | $419,000-24.5%$285/sqft |
Source: NRT California #22123479 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2006 | Sold | $555,000+226.5%$378/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2001 | Sold | $170,000$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,137 +3.1% | $1,220,388 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,715 +0.9% | $1,196,459 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,597 +3.6% | $1,173,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,122 +5.4% | $1,150,000 +49.5% |
| 2021 | $12,448 +48.8% | $769,317 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,368 | $761,430 +82.8% |
| 2019 | $8,368 +68.2% | $416,567 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,975 | $408,400 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,975 +1% | $400,393 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,924 +2.2% | $392,543 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,820 +3.1% | $386,647 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,676 | $379,074 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $369,964 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $362,710 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $360,000 -11.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $406,500 -29.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $577,421 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $566,100 +202% |
| 2006 | -- | $187,445 |
| 2005 | -- | $187,445 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $180,168 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $176,867 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $173,400 +2.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $168,984 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 91001
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Jackson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Octavia E. Butler Magnet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10John Muir High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jackson
- High: John Muir
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 494 Alberta St
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