$1,510,000
SOLD NOV 7, 2025

1981 Sinaloa Ave Altadena, CA 91001

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,823 Sq Ft
10,645 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$828 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Second Garage
  • Near a National Forest
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2025

Now priced $100,000 lower, 1981 Sinaloa Avenue presents an incredible opportunity to own a beautifully maintained Mid-Century Ranch in the heart of South-Central Altadena. Built in 1947, this charming single-level home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 well-appointed bathrooms, and 1,823 square feet of living space on a generous 10,645 square foot lot. Thoughtfully updated and fully remediated, this move-in ready property blends classic character with modern comfort. Highlights include gleaming hardwood floors, a brand-new HVAC system with all-new ducting, and a versatile detached garage with a large bonus addition—perfect for extra parking, a home office, workshop, studio, or creative flex space. The professionally landscaped front garden and lush backyard create a private retreat, ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the tranquility of this desirable neighborhood. With its substantial price improvement, this home is an exceptional value and a must-see for buyers seeking timeless California living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Colliflower

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Golden Properties Brokerage Phone: 626-524-4158 License #01936718 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Golden Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

R. Scott McCulley

Greenpoint Real Estate Services License #01737044

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 10,645 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 54 x 193
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Landscaped
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,823 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Solar Screens
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Mountain Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 134
  • Tax Tract Number 13666
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5847026006
  • $815 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LCR175
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5847026006
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1823.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Corian Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 828.30
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Separate Family Room, Workshop
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Solar Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Exhaust Fan(s), Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Corian Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Second Garage Detached, Workshop
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Good Condition, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Stone
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Drywall Walls, Plaster, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size: 54 x 193
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10645.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2444

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 10645.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 134
  • Tax Tract Number: 13666
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 814.71

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Oct 29, 2025
Sold by
Vonthun-Hohenstein Christian Graf
Bought by
Vonthun-Hohenstein Hilary Marie
Seller's Agent
Doug Colliflower
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Golden Properties
Buyer's Agent
R. Scott McCulley
Greenpoint Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$139,000
-8.43%
Views
80

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-31.36%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Oct 16, 2025
Sold by
Mccloskey Trust and Mccloskey Marilyn
Bought by
Heer Carla Mary and Von Thun-Hohenstein Hillary
Seller's Agent
Doug Colliflower
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Golden Properties
Buyer's Agent
R. Scott McCulley
Greenpoint Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$139,000
-8.43%
Views
80
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $1,510,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Sold $1,510,000 -2.5% $828 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Price Changed $1,549,000 -6.1% $850 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $905 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $1,800 $98,964 $34,049 $64,915
2024 $1,800 $97,025 $33,382 $63,643
2023 $1,781 $95,124 $32,728 $62,396
2022 $1,729 $93,260 $32,087 $61,173
2021 $1,575 $91,432 $31,458 $59,974
2020 $1,533 $90,496 $31,136 $59,360
2019 $1,528 $88,723 $30,526 $58,197
2018 $1,402 $86,984 $29,928 $57,056
2016 $1,334 $83,609 $28,767 $54,842
2015 $1,319 $82,354 $28,335 $54,019
2014 $1,309 $80,741 $27,780 $52,961
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PF25081591

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5847-026-006