281 E Pentagon St Altadena, CA 91001
Estimated payment $4,434/month
About This Lot
Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, 281 E Pentagon sits on a private 11,232 square foot lot set behind a mature hedge and filled with traces of a life well-lived. A two-story, detached two-car garage remains standing, once home to an art studio where stories were shared and creativity unfolded across generations. This site was once part of the early 20th century Pentagon Ranch, a citrus and avocado orchard whose presence still lingers in the land. Several fruiting trees remain, and the property once supported a navel orange, persimmon, fig, and multiple avocado varieties. Birds still move through the canopy, and the setting carries the quiet, abundant feel of an urban farm. It is close to the city but grounded in something simpler. 281 E Pentagon offers space, privacy, and a connection to both history and nature. Whether reimagined for a new chapter or shaped with a nod to what came before, the setting invites something personal to take root. This was once the site of a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with 1,621 square feet of living space. With Phase 2 debris removal complete, the site is cleared and ready for what comes next. The property is being sold as land only.
Property Details
Property Type
- Land
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,568
Lot Details
- 0.26 Acre Lot
- No Sprinklers
- Property is zoned LCR17500*
Community Details
- Foothills
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 6
- Assessor Parcel Number 5833023023
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,568 | $201,142 | $201,142 | -- |
| 2024 | $5,568 | $450,728 | $303,382 | $147,346 |
| 2023 | $5,516 | $441,891 | $297,434 | $144,457 |
| 2022 | $5,329 | $433,227 | $291,602 | $141,625 |
| 2021 | $5,035 | $424,734 | $285,885 | $138,849 |
| 2019 | $4,850 | $412,138 | $277,406 | $134,732 |
| 2018 | $4,901 | $404,058 | $271,967 | $132,091 |
| 2016 | $4,740 | $388,369 | $261,407 | $126,962 |
| 2015 | $4,688 | $382,536 | $257,481 | $125,055 |
| 2014 | $4,600 | $375,044 | $252,438 | $122,606 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2025 07/13/25 | For Sale | $730,000 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | New Century Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $350,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $282,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $252,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $230,000 | Unknown |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-23208
APN: 5833-023-023
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