$1,245,000
SOLD SEP 23, 2025

1963 Craig Ave Altadena, CA 91001

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,375 Sq Ft
9,893 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$905 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Gated Parking
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2025

This charming 1938 2 Bedroom 1.5 bathroom house with bonus family room is located in one the prettiest and most desirable area of Altadena's Presidents neighborhood. In the large, fully landscaped, backyard you will find a studio apartment ADU with high ceilings, skylights, and its own fenced yard (The ADU has been generating nearly $2000 monthly income and will be delivered vacant). The main house is an oasis of privacy, calmness, and peace hidden behind a tall hedge and an incredibly lush front yard. A winding brick path leads from the street to a covered front porch. The house welcomes you to a generous 2 bedroom layout with original oak hardwood floors. The living room and adjoining family room share a two-sided wood burning fireplace that is the focal point of the house, especially during chilly winter evenings. While both the family room and formal dining room open to the nature outside to take full advantage of the warm climate. The large pergola offers an enchanting outdoor dining area all year round. The central air system was recently upgraded to four individual mini split units for better temperature control and efficiency. The main bathroom was renovated a few years ago but the kitchen and most wood windows could benefit from a future remodel. Very quiet and private home on almost 10,000 square foot lot. Gated driveway. Garden shed, workshop, and zen retreat area. No sign on the property. Easy to show on one day notice.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephan Cohen

Stephan Cohen License #01105689 Listed on: 07/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Allen

Engel & Völkers Pasadena License #01315712

Engel & Völkers Pasadena

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 9,893 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x165
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,375 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Detached Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5854-003-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1375
  • Lot Acreage: 0.2271
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x165
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Living Room, Two Way, See Through
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 796.36

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Patio: Covered Porch
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Hills, Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Garage: Detached, Driveway, Garage - 1 Car, Gated
  • Total Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Multi/Zone
  • Heating: Zoned, Wall Electric, Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Front, Rear, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5854-003-013
  • Lot Size Area: 9893

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2025
Sold by
Cohen Laurence
Bought by
John Scott A and John Fiona
Current Estimated Value
$1,165,044

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2004
Sold by
Callan Daniel
Bought by
Lee Linda May

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2004
Sold by
Lee Linda May
Bought by
Cohen Laurence

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,255,000 Provident Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Individual Deed $625,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $455,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $245,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Sold $1,245,000 +13.7% $905 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $796 / 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
2025 $10,110 $888,605 $710,890 $177,715
2024 $10,110 $871,182 $696,951 $174,231
2023 $10,021 $854,101 $683,286 $170,815
2022 $9,672 $837,355 $669,889 $167,466
2021 $9,212 $820,937 $656,754 $164,183
2019 $8,863 $796,589 $637,275 $159,314
2018 $9,044 $780,971 $624,780 $156,191
2016 $8,608 $736,000 $589,000 $147,000
2015 $8,403 $715,000 $572,000 $143,000
2014 $8,071 $687,000 $550,000 $137,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25572101

The MLS

APN: 5854-003-013