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  • $1,919,300

    537 E Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA 91001

    4beds
    2,510sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1926
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $1,919,300 Zestimate®
    $765/sqft
    $6,152 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,919,300

    $1.77M - $2.09M

    $6,152/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to this elegant & romantic, gated 1926 Spanish estate that sits behind a tall, stately hedge. The architectural four bedroom, three bath residence is beautifully sited on an 10,613 SF parcel that offers an unusual level of privacy on its park-like lot. A rose laden path leads you to the inviting front porch that opens into a gracious entry done in handcrafted tile. From there you step into the sun-drenched living room with a Batchelder fireplace done w/ a rich wood surround, tall arched front windows, custom built-ins & hardwood floors. A formal dining rm boasts an elegant tray ceiling as well as doors to the exterior & its verdant lawn. A library/office, w/ barn doors, connects seamlessly to the space. The light & bright chef's kitchen is picture-perfect w/ a cozy handcrafted breakfast nook, a refurbished antique stove plus an adjoining family rm or den. Upstairs there are four large bedrooms as well as a hand painted, decorative balcony. Interior features incl antique hardware, period fixtures w/ all the grace of the era. It's a pleasure to behold. The grounds are an entertainer's dream w/ an outdoor barbeque & kitchen all overlooking the tranquil pool. There is an expansive pergola w/ a plentiful grapevine that helps create magical opportunities for al fresco dining, under the stars, with friends or family! There are numerous upgrades incl copper plumbing, newer electrical as well as updated systems. Don't miss the chance to call this magnificent house your home!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    • Laundry: In Closet
    Features
    • Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Built-In Features, Storage, Coffered Ceiling(s), Balcony, Tray Ceiling(s)
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Windows: French/Mullioned
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,510 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Covered, Patio
    • Pool features: In Ground, Fiberglass
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain
    Lot
    • Size: 10,454 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5841027008
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish
    Materials
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1926

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Paid
    • Water: Private

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Altadena

    Other

    Other facts
    • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
    • View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Peek-A-Boo
    • Appliances: Gas Range, Water Heater
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Room Type: Formal Entry, Living Room, Family Room, All Bedrooms Up, Foyer
    • Fireplace: Yes
    • Subdivision: Not Applicable
    • Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile, Wood
    • Fireplace Features: Living Room
    • Laundry: Laundry: Yes
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Direction Faces: South
    • Pool Features: In Ground, Fiberglass
    • Pool: Yes
    • Construction Materials: Stucco, Plaster
    • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Built-In Features, Storage, Coffered Ceiling(s), Balcony, Tray Ceiling(s)
    • Door Features: French Doors
    • Roof: Composition, Clay
    • Patio and Porch Features: Porch, Covered, Patio
    • Water Source: Private
    • Laundry: In Closet
    • Architectural Style: Spanish, Mediterranean
    • Fencing: Fence: Yes
    • Common Walls: No Common Walls
    • Heating: Heating: Yes
    • Patio and Porch Features: Patio: Yes
    • Lot Features: Sprinklers: Yes
    • Appliances: Appliances: Yes
    • Structure Type: House
    • Cooling: Cooling: Yes
    • Sewer: Sewer Paid
    • Community Features: Foothills
    • Window Features: French/Mullioned
    • Foundation Details: Combination
    • Parking: Auto Driveway Gate, Concrete
    • Bathroom Features: Upgraded

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/17/2021Sold$1,866,500+24.5%$744/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-3733 Report a problem
    4/22/2021Pending sale$1,499,000$597/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-3733 Report a problem
    3/27/2021Contingent$1,499,000$597/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-3733 Report a problem
    3/15/2021Listed for sale$1,499,000+42.9%$597/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-3733 Report a problem
    4/22/2014Sold$1,049,000+2.9%$418/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    8/1/2013Listing removed$1,019,000$406/sqft
    Source: Podley Properties #22177158 Report a problem
    3/21/2013Listed for sale$1,019,000+2%$406/sqft
    Source: Podley Properties #22173626 Report a problem
    11/2/2012Listing removed$999,000-6.5%$398/sqft
    Source: Podley Properties #22168300 Report a problem
    6/6/2012Listing removed$1,069,000$426/sqft
    Source: Podley Properties #22162203 Report a problem
    3/8/2012Listed for sale$1,069,000+0.8%$426/sqft
    Source: Podley Properties #22162203 Report a problem
    3/8/2006Sold$1,060,000+216.4%$422/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/30/1999Sold$335,000$133/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,881 -69.3%$580,515 -70.7%
    2024$22,432 +0.9%$1,980,212 +2%
    2023$22,242 +3.6%$1,941,386 +2%
    2022$21,464 +62.1%$1,903,320 +60.2%
    2021$13,241 +4.2%$1,187,994 +1%
    2020$12,708 $1,175,814 +2%
    2019$12,708 -2%$1,152,759 +2%
    2018$12,974 $1,130,157 +2%
    2017$12,974 +1%$1,107,998 +2%
    2016$12,844 +2.1%$1,086,274 +1.5%
    2015$12,579 +26.6%$1,069,958 +27.1%
    2014$9,937 $842,000 +35.8%
    2012-- $620,000
    2011-- $620,000
    2010-- $620,000 -34%
    2009-- $938,900 -10%
    2008-- $1,043,100 -3.5%
    2007-- $1,081,200 +181.3%
    2006-- $384,301
    2005-- $384,301 +4%
    2004-- $369,381 +1.9%
    2003-- $362,612 +2%
    2002-- $355,503 +4%
    2000-- $341,700

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 91001

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Pasadena Unified

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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