Welcome to your next project at 597 West Mendocino Street! This Traditional 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is making its debut on the market for the first time since 1975. With 877 square feet of living space set on a generous 7,805 square foot lot, this property is bursting with potential for those with a creative eye and a flair for innovation.Imagine transforming this residence into a true SHOW PIECE, featuring inspiring views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Surviving the January Eaton Canyon fires, this home stands resilient and ready for your personal touch. The open floor plan includes a dining area perfect for hosting gatherings, and the full bathroom boasts a relaxing soaking tub.Step outside to discover a LARGE backyard complete with fruit trees, a handy shed, and plenty of space for outdoor activities. The one-car garage provides additional storage and is bolted to the foundation, ensuring stability. With full copper plumbing, a new water heater, and central heating, many essential updates are already in place. Plus, enjoy the convenience of a separate laundry room with extra storage.Located near the vibrant Old Town Pasadena, you'll have easy access to shopping, hiking trails, and the iconic Rose Bowl. Commuting is a breeze with proximity to the 210 freeways.This property invites you to bring your imagination, innovative ideas, and dreams to life. Please note, no blind offers will be presented to the seller. Come see the potential and make this charming home your own!
Sold for $785,597
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Listed by: COMPASS • Nancy McSween • Contact: 626-695-4665
Bought with: Nourmand & Associates-BW
$785,597
597 W Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001
2beds
877sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
7,805 Square Feet Lot
$790,600 Zestimate®
$896/sqft
$3,698 Estimated rent
Home value
$790,600
$719,000 - $870,000
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Fruit treesOne-car garageLarge backyardRelaxing soaking tubOpen floor plan
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Listed by:
Nancy McSween DRE #01775649 626-695-4665,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Abdo Faissal, DRE #02090175
Nourmand & Associates-BW
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-24376
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Counters, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, Attic, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 877 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 7,805 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers None
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5829031009
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic,Termite Clearance
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Altadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $896/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $74,696
- Annual tax amount: $1,555
- Date on market: 10/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,Submit
- Exclusions: Several potted plants and antique stove inside garage.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Sold | $785,597+27.7%$896/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-24376 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Pending sale | $615,000$701/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-24376 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,555 +11.6% | $74,696 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,393 +1.3% | $73,232 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,376 +3.1% | $71,797 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,335 +7.4% | $70,390 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,243 +2.8% | $69,011 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,210 | $68,304 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,210 +2.8% | $66,966 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,177 | $65,654 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,177 +1.1% | $64,368 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,163 +2.9% | $63,107 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,131 +1.7% | $62,160 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,112 | $60,943 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $59,480 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $58,315 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $57,881 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $58,020 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $56,883 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $55,768 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,675 |
| 2005 | -- | $54,675 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $52,554 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,591 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,580 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $48,617 |
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Neighborhood: 91001
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