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  • Listed by: The Agency • Joan Lamond
    $988,000

    605 Ventura St, Altadena, CA 91001

    3beds
    1,330sqft
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    $6,525/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    6,084 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $743/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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. Anchored by one of the community's beloved Deodar cedar trees, this residence offers a rare connection to the character and charm that define Altadena.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.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.
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    Listed by:

    Joan Lamond DRE #02064539 323-628-6122,

    The Agency,

    Jeromy Robert DRE #02068461 310-467-7490,

    The Agency

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-28018MLS LogoOriginating 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
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: 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: $743/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $680,675
      • Annual tax amount: $8,310
      • Date on market: 7/15/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 11 days
      • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
      • Inclusions: Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, washer/dryer.

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $4,692/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/15/2026Listed for sale$988,000+71.8%$743/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #P1-28018 Report a problem
        11/10/2015Sold$575,000$432/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/14/2015Price change$575,000+1.8%$432/sqft
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        8/27/2015Pending sale$564,900$425/sqft
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        8/20/2015Price change$564,900-1.7%$425/sqft
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        8/1/2015Price change$574,900-4.2%$432/sqft
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        7/26/2015Listed for sale$599,900+39.5%$451/sqft
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        4/10/2015Sold$430,000$323/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 91001

        Getting around

        47 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        48 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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