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  • Listed by: COMPASS • Dhari Thein • 626-437-7414
    Price cut: $40K (10/6)
    $1,220,000

    781 Morada Pl, Altadena, CA 91001

    2beds
    1,186sqft
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    $8,384/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    7,263 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,029/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to this absolutely charming two bed, two bath residence, with an expansive bonus room in the converted garage, all impeccably done to offer the very best amenities & finishes. You enter the light-filled home, with gleaming hardwood floors, via the elegant front foyer that welcomes you into a gorgeous living room, with a stately center fireplace. The interior is an entertainer's delight with an open floor plan that allows for an ideal flow into the sun-drenched formal dining room that adjoins the fully remodeled kitchen with new quartz counters, an island with seating, custom cabinetry as well as stainless steel appliances. The adjacent powder room has new ceramic tile and is truly picture-perfect. Both spacious bedrooms feature high-end closet systems with ample room for clothes and storage. Finally, the primary bathroom is newly tiled with a designer shower and spa tub. The home was completely renovated & intended for the owner's use. The comprehensive scope of work includes new electrical wiring including an upgraded 200 amp panel, a replumb of all the water lines, installation of a new sewer line all the way to the city connection plus a new gas line. The property also features a whole-house drinking water system that eliminates the need for filter replacements. The attic and basement have been cleaned & new roof insulation was added. In addition, the entire house has a new central heating & air conditioning system. The garage has been reimagined as an incredible bonus room that is ideal to be used as a fitness area, studio or office. It has been fully redone with a beamed ceiling, new insulation and drywall plus a new mini-split HVAC system. All structures have recently installed roofs as well as new energy-efficient windows and doors throughout. No detail has been overlooked! The backyard has a concrete patio that's ideal for outdoor celebrations with friends or simply as a serene place to sit and greet the day. The private lot creates a peaceful environment that offers sweeping views of our magnificent San Gabriel Mountains. The front offers idyllic curb-appeal with a drought tolerant, California Native garden, an Arizona Rosa flagstone patio, a wide driveway, a hand crafted wood gate & a new invested over $250,000 over the last 4 years. Like a new home but better! This is a wonderful location close to the best the area has to offer w? fantastic shopping, restaurants and entertainment options nearby. Don't miss this beautiful property!
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    Dhari Thein DRE #01403784 626-437-7414,

    COMPASS

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-28858MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Main Level Primary
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Upgraded
      Kitchen
      • Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
      Kitchen
      • Features: Galley Kitchen
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Water Purifier
      • Laundry: In Kitchen
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Down, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,186 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway, On Street
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 7,263 Square Feet
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Storage
      • Parcel number: 5845025010
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow,Cape Cod,Cottage,Ranch,Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Board & Batten Siding, Lap Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
      • Year built: 1940

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Private

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs, Street Lights
      Location
      • Region: Altadena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,029/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,213,449
      • Date on market: 9/16/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 25 days
      • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Submit
      • Exclusions: Chandalier in bedroom

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/6/2026Price change$1,220,000-3.2%$1,029/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #P1-28858 Report a problem
        10/3/2026Price change$1,260,000-3.1%$1,062/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #P1-28858 Report a problem
        9/16/2026Listed for sale$1,300,000-7%$1,096/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #P1-28858 Report a problem
        2/24/2024Listing removed--
        Source: CLAW #24-347503 Report a problem
        1/15/2024Listed for rent$5,000$4/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        1/15/2024Listing removed--
        Source: CLAW #23-328891 Report a problem
        1/8/2024Listing removed--
        Source: CLAW #23-332167 Report a problem
        11/28/2023Listed for sale$1,398,000+40.1%$1,179/sqft
        Source: CLAW #23-332167 Report a problem
        11/15/2023Listing removed--
        Source: CLAW #23-322411 Report a problem
        11/5/2023Listed for rent$5,000$4/sqft
        Source: CLAW #23-328891 Report a problem
        10/23/2023Listed for sale$998,000-18.2%$841/sqft
        Source: CLAW #23-322411 Report a problem
        6/22/2022Sold$1,220,000+35.7%$1,029/sqft
        Source: eXp Realty #114755710 Report a problem
        4/30/2022Contingent$899,000$758/sqft
        Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-9119 Report a problem
        4/30/2022Pending sale$899,000$758/sqft
        Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-9119 Report a problem
        4/20/2022Listed for sale$899,000+180.9%$758/sqft
        Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-9119 Report a problem
        12/6/2002Sold$320,000$270/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $1,213,449 +2%
        2025$13,440 -7.4%$1,189,656 -6.3%
        2024$14,511 +0.9%$1,269,287 +2%
        2023$14,386 +5%$1,244,400 +184.9%
        2022$13,698 +169.9%$436,714 +2%
        2021$5,075 +4%$428,152 +1%
        2020$4,881 $423,763 +2%
        2019$4,881 -1.8%$415,454 +2%
        2018$4,971 $407,308 +2%
        2017$4,971 +1%$399,323 +2%
        2016$4,921 +2.2%$391,494 +1.5%
        2015$4,817 +3%$385,615 +2%
        2014$4,674 $378,062 +2.5%
        2012-- $368,976 +2%
        2011-- $361,742 +0.8%
        2010-- $359,040 -0.2%
        2009-- $359,894 +2%
        2008-- $352,838 +2%
        2007-- $345,921 +2%
        2006-- $339,139
        2005-- $339,139 +4%
        2004-- $325,973 +1.9%
        2003-- $320,000 +33.7%
        2002-- $239,400 +4%
        2000-- $230,105
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 91001

        Getting around

        75 / 100
        Very Walkable
        43 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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