Welcome to a home where the San Gabriel Mountains become part of your everyday backdrop and Altadena's enduring character is woven into the landscape. Ideally positioned on a desirable corner lot, this inviting single-story home offers added privacy, a welcoming front yard, and a meaningful connection to a neighborhood celebrated for its natural beauty, resilience, and the treasured holiday tradition of nearby Christmas Tree Lane. Inside, the open-concept floor plan creates a seamless connection between the living room, dining area, and kitchen, inviting conversation to flow as naturally as the layout itself. A fireplace highlights the living space, while the kitchen's center island offers bar seating for casual meals, morning coffee, or gathering with guests while preparing dinner. Privately positioned away from the secondary bedrooms, the primary suite serves as a peaceful retreat complete with its own ensuite bathroom.Step outside to a backyard that invites you to slow down and stay awhile. Picture summer evenings around the gas fire pit roasting marshmallows for s'mores, al fresco dinners beneath the stars on the spacious deck, or memorable mornings surrounded by mature greenery that creates a sense of calm. The lush front lawn is complemented by two citrus trees that offer seasonal fruit for freshly-squeezed juice and handcrafted cocktails or mocktails while entertaining loved ones.Built in 1954 and thoughtfully updated over the years, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home spans 1,330 square feet on a 6,084-square-foot corner lot. The property offers the convenience of two driveways, including a two-car garage along the west side of the home with direct access to the backyard, providing flexibility for extra parking or surprising a guest-of-honor with friends stealthily coming in the side entrance.Create separate living spaces by exploring the possibilities of converting garage space into an ADU. Buyer to investigate feasibility.Ideally situated near local favorites including Bevel Coffee, Altadena Cookie Co., Unincorporated Coffee, and Good Neighbor Bar, as well as the revitalized Mariposa Junction corridor, JPL, Descanso Gardens, Old Pasadena, scenic foothill recreation, shopping, and everyday conveniences, 605 Ventura St. offers an opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle that continues to make Altadena one of Southern California's most cherished communities.More than a home, this is a place to create a life well-lived.
For sale
Listed by: The Agency • Joan Lamond • 323-628-6122
Price cut: $38K (8/27)
$950,000
605 Ventura St, Altadena, CA 91001
3beds
1,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
6,084 Square Feet Lot
$951,100 Zestimate®
$714/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 56 days
- 1,952
- 121
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joan Lamond DRE #02064539 323-628-6122,
The Agency,
Jeromy Robert DRE #02068461 310-467-7490,
The Agency
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-28018
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Deck, Wood
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,084 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5828010027
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Altadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $714/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $694,287
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, washer/dryer.
Estimated market value
$951,100
$904,000 - $999,000
$5,054/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $950,000-3.8%$714/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $988,000+71.8%$743/sqft |
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| 11/10/2015 | Sold | $575,000$432/sqft |
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| 9/14/2015 | Price change | $575,000+1.8%$432/sqft |
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| 8/27/2015 | Pending sale | $564,900$425/sqft |
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| 8/20/2015 | Price change | $564,900-1.7%$425/sqft |
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| 8/1/2015 | Price change | $574,900-4.2%$432/sqft |
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| 7/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $599,900+39.5%$451/sqft |
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| 4/10/2015 | Sold | $430,000$323/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $694,287 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,310 +3.9% | $680,675 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,997 +0.9% | $667,330 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,927 +3.5% | $654,246 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,655 +5.1% | $641,418 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,284 +4.1% | $628,842 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,999 | $622,395 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,999 -1.2% | $610,192 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,086 | $598,229 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,086 +1% | $586,500 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,015 +2.1% | $575,000 +31.1% |
| 2015 | $6,871 +706.5% | $438,591 +902.5% |
| 2014 | $852 | $43,751 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $42,702 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $41,866 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $41,554 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $41,653 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $40,837 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $40,037 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $39,253 |
| 2005 | -- | $39,253 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $37,730 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $37,039 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,314 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $34,906 |
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