This whimsical Janes Cottage home is on the market for the first time in 45 years.Built in 1925 by E.P. Janes, this picturesque property is the perfect starter home, or artist's retreat. The tranquil yard, with mature fruit trees, a rock garden, and water feature is your own secret garden. Minutes from Old Town Pasadena, JPL, and downtown L.A., you won't want to miss this opportunity to put your own finishing touches on this one of a kind Altadena home.
Sold for $936,000
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty • MaryAnn Locher • Contact: 323-243-7566
Bought with: Rodeo Realty
$936,000
78 E Harriet St, Altadena, CA 91001
3beds
1,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
9,439 Square Feet Lot
$957,600 Zestimate®
$851/sqft
$4,171 Estimated rent
Home value
$957,600
$862,000 - $1.05M
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Listed by:
MaryAnn Locher DRE #01984096 323-243-7566,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Cathleen Cull, DRE #02035090
Rodeo Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-18947
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: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Art Studio, Attic, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Den, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Tub Shower
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Built-in Features, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 9,439 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Sprinklers None
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5835031040
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking
Location
- Region: Altadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $851/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $531,635
- Annual tax amount: $6,235
- Date on market: 8/20/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
- Inclusions: All appliances.
- Exclusions: All personal belongings and artwork, including stained glass.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2024 | Sold | $936,000-1.4%$851/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-18947 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2024 | Pending sale | $949,000$863/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-18947 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2024 | Contingent | $949,000$863/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-18947 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $949,000$863/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,235 +223.3% | $531,635 +311.9% |
| 2024 | $1,929 +1.2% | $129,073 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,905 +3.4% | $126,543 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,844 +7.4% | $124,063 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,717 +3.3% | $121,632 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,662 | $120,386 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,662 -0.6% | $118,026 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,672 | $115,713 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,672 +1.2% | $113,445 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,653 +2.9% | $111,222 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,607 +2.3% | $109,552 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,571 | $107,407 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $104,826 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $102,771 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,004 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $102,248 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $100,244 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $98,280 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,354 |
| 2005 | -- | $96,354 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $92,615 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $90,919 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,137 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $85,677 |
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Neighborhood: 91001
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- 5/10Altadena Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
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