$1,492,000
SOLD NOV 9, 2023

1779 Harding Ave Altadena, CA 91001

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,273 Sq Ft
7,554 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$656 Per Sq Ft

30% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Solar Power System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2023

Nestled on a lush and idyllic tree-lined street north of very desirable New York Drive in one of Altadena's most coveted neighborhoods is this 1941 Traditional with a detached guest house at the doorstep of the exquisite Eaton Canyon Nature Reserve. Picturesque and photogenic, the home is surrounded by the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, which are strikingly visible from front and backyards. Beloved for 30 years, this timeless beauty with original wood floors, two fireplaces, double hung windows, moldings and graceful archways welcome visitors with a warm embrace from a bygone era. Beyond the verdant drought tolerant front yard is the living room with a fireplace and a grand picture window that bathes the home in natural light. Open and airy, the dining room is a feast for the senses featuring intricate moldings and lovely windows that gaze upon the front garden. Accentuating the thoughtfully updated kitchen is an irresistibly charming breakfast nook framed by vintage windows and original wainscoting. Off the living room is the first bedroom with built-ins and a versatile floor plan that could easily repurpose the space into a home office or relaxing den. Through the hallway is the second bedroom with a skylight and an attached bath, a third bedroom with direct access to the yard, a full guest bath and the entrance to the primary bedroom wingyes, truly a wing of its own. Generously sized at 560 sq ft, this beautifully illuminated sanctuary with an en-suite bath has an 18' beamed and vaulted ceiling, fireplace and a seating area framed by a wall of French doors and sidelights. The whimsical vintage 1990s primary bath adds a touch of charm to the space. At the end of the long gated driveway with room for 4-cars is a detached guesthouse with ample built-in storage, a kitchen, bedroom, full bathroom and a private laundry room with storage. Other updates completed with permits in 2017 include a new roof, 200-amp electric upgrade and owned solar panels that will be transferred to the new lucky owners. Minutes to Eaton Canyon hiking trails, Christmas Tree Lane, farmers markets and world class shopping and dining in Old Town Pasadena, this splendid beauty eagerly awaits the arrival of her next adoring guardians.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vanessa Yan

Soulful Abode Los Angeles License #01418060 Listed on: 10/06/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Shila Moran

Compass License #01949345

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,089

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 7,554 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,273 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Open Patio
  • Detached Guest House
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5854-012-036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,089

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2273
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1734
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x150
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Laundry Area, In Kitchen
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 505.50

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5854-012-036
  • Lot Size Area: 7554

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2023
Closed on
Oct 19, 2023
Sold by
1779 Harding Avenue Trust
Bought by
Savage Daniel and Desjardins Tricia
Seller's Agent
Vanessa Yan
Soulful Abode Los Angeles
Buyer's Agent
Shila Moran
Compass
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,492,000
Premium/Discount to List
$343,000
29.85%
Views
797

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.93%
Original Mortgage
$895,200
Outstanding Balance
$875,631
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$469,094

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2007
Sold by
Py Paradise Villa Two Llc
Bought by
1779 Harding Avenue Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$641,250
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2007
Sold by
Yan Dorothy
Bought by
Py Paradise Villa Two Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$641,250
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2007
Sold by
Py Paradise Villa Two Llc
Bought by
Yan Dorothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$641,250
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2007
Sold by
Perez Luis A
Bought by
Yan Dorothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$641,250
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2007
Sold by
Yan Dorothy
Bought by
Py Paradise Villa Two Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$641,250
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2006
Sold by
Py Paradise Villa Two Llc
Bought by
Yan Dorothy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2006
Sold by
Yan Dorothy
Bought by
Py Paradise Villa Two Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2003
Sold by
Perez Luis Alejandro
Bought by
Perez Luis Alejandro

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2003
Sold by
Perez Luis Alejandro
Bought by
Yan Dorothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2003
Sold by
Yan Dorothy
Bought by
Perez Luis Alejandro

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2003
Sold by
Perez Luis Alesandro
Bought by
Yan Dorothy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2001
Sold by
Perez Mercedes C
Bought by
Perez Luis A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$403,750
Interest Rate
9.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1993
Sold by
Alvarez Fernando and Alvarez Claudia F
Bought by
Perez Luis Alejandro

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,492,000 California Best Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Accommodation
Grant Deed -- Ticor Title Co Glendale
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title
Grant Deed -- Accommodation
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Individual Deed -- Commonwealth
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title Corporation
Grant Deed $310,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $895,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $641,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $641,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,485 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $464,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $403,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $93,450 Unknown
Previous Owner $279,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Price Changed $1,649,000 -8.3% $725 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $1,799,000 +20.6% $791 / Sq Ft
11/09/2023 11/09/23 Sold $1,492,000 +29.9% $656 / Sq Ft
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2023 10/06/23 For Sale $1,149,000 -- $505 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $17,089 $1,492,000 $1,312,200 $179,800
2023 $6,347 $506,415 $281,144 $225,271
2022 $6,133 $496,486 $275,632 $220,854
2021 $5,804 $486,752 $270,228 $216,524
2019 $5,596 $472,316 $262,214 $210,102
2018 $5,614 $463,056 $257,073 $205,983
2016 $5,434 $445,078 $247,092 $197,986
2015 $5,376 $438,394 $243,381 $195,013
2014 $5,272 $429,807 $238,614 $191,193
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 23-318593

The MLS

APN: 5854-012-036