***Charming Altadena Fixer with Huge Potential***For the first time in decades, this cherished family home is ready for its next chapter. Lovingly lived in by the same family for generations, this property offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Altadena’s most desirable neighborhoods — just steps from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and with easy access to Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, hiking trails, and more. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, the setting is secluded and serene, surrounded by mature trees and a strong sense of community — ideal for those seeking a calm retreat with easy access to city life. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-story residence offers approx. 960 sq ft of living space on a generous 7,586 sq ft lot perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or expansion. Built in 1947, it features original charm, solid craftsmanship, and a layout full of potential. While it does need updating and loving TLC, the home radiates warmth and history — a true blank canvas for someone with vision. A standout feature is the detached 2-car garage, offering excellent potential for an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), guesthouse, studio, or rental income opportunity — adding both flexibility and value. This is more than a house — it’s a home that has been filled with love for many years, now ready for someone new to make it their own. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking to build equity in a prime location, this property has significant upside potential. Bring your imagination, your toolbox, and your dreams — and come unlock the full potential of this Altadena gem.
Sold for $848,000
Listing Provided by: INNOVA Realty Group
Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
$848,000
978 Lehigh St, Altadena, CA 91001
2beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,584 Square Feet Lot
$988,600 Zestimate®
$883/sqft
$3,302 Estimated rent
Home value
$988,600
$870,000 - $1.13M
$3,302/mo
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Solid craftsmanshipOriginal charmMature treesTree-lined street
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Listing Provided by:
David Robinson DRE #01279875 951-237-5999,
INNOVA Realty Group
Bought with:
Sylvia Horlacher, DRE #02013523
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SW25218553
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters, Tub Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceramic Counters, See Remarks, Storage, Tile Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Panel Doors
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Masonry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gated, On Site, Private, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars, No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front or Side Door
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Porch, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 7,584 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Trees, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5823012014
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban
Location
- Region: Altadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Sold | $848,000$883/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SW25218553 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $848,000$883/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW25218553 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $848,000$883/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW25218553 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,173 +15.5% | $44,551 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,016 +1.5% | $43,679 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,000 +2.9% | $42,824 +2% |
| 2022 | $972 +9.2% | $41,986 +2% |
| 2021 | $890 +2.1% | $41,163 +1% |
| 2020 | $871 | $40,742 +2% |
| 2019 | $871 +7.6% | $39,944 +2% |
| 2018 | $810 | $39,161 +2% |
| 2017 | $810 +1.4% | $38,394 +2% |
| 2016 | $798 +3.8% | $37,642 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $769 +1.2% | $37,078 +2% |
| 2014 | $760 | $36,352 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $35,480 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $34,785 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $34,526 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $34,609 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $33,931 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $33,266 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $32,615 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,615 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $31,351 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $30,777 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $30,175 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $29,004 |
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Neighborhood: 91001
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Jackson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Octavia E. Butler Magnet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10John Muir High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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