$520,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

489 Wapello St Altadena, CA 91001

0.16 Acre
$3,239,875 Price per Acre
6,992 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$282 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Property is near park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Near a National Forest
  • No HOA
  • Park

About This Lot

As of May 2025

Incredible opportunity to build your dream home or make a smart investment in a quiet Altadena enclave, surrounded by nature while being just moments from local amenities. Positioned on the north side of the street with the San Gabriel Mountains as a stunning backdrop, this lot presents an ideal canvas to bring your vision to life. Just steps from Farnsworth Park and easy access to iconic hiking spots like Echo Mountain Trailhead and Millard Falls Trailhead. Tucked away from traffic noise, experience a rare sense of peace and quiet that is an uncommon find in Los Angeles, especially while being just 15 minutes from Old Pasadena and the Playhouse District. Once home to a spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,844 sq ft home with a 2 car garage, this now-vacant lot spans over 46 feet in width and nearly 153 feet in depth, totaling 6,992 sq ft, as recorded by the LA County Assessor. With Phase 1 and Phase 2 debris removal already completed, this property is a clean slate with endless potential in a vibrant, well-established community that captures both the charm of Altadena and all it will be again.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sebastian Rodak

Redfin Corporation Brokerage Phone: 626-872-7845 License #02002583 Listed on: 04/22/2025

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

ELLEN LUO

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01955961

eXp Realty of California Inc

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Lot Details

  • 6,992 Sq Ft Lot
  • Brick Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Location

  • Property is near park

Utilities

  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 23
  • Tax Tract Number 6817
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5841002016

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Park
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail
  • Exterior Lighting

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Inclusions: All
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Possible Use Comments: .
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LCR175
  • Property Type: Land
  • Parcel Number: 5841002016
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Interior Features

  • Price Per Square Foot: 74.37

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Fencing: Brick

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Park Nearby
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6992.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1605
  • Latitude Manual: 34.19945400

Multi Family

  • Lot Size Area: 6992.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4602.00
  • Tax Lot: 23
  • Tax Tract Number: 6817

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
May 14, 2025
Sold by
Lee David K
Bought by
Young Candice and Young Goldie
Seller's Agent
Sebastian Rodak
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
ELLEN LUO
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
4.21%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$488,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$32,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.54%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Outstanding Balance
$518,222
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$30,222

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2010
Sold by
Black Gerald and The Gerry Black Inter Vivos Tr
Bought by
Lee David K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2005
Sold by
Willis Catherine
Bought by
Black Gerry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2004
Sold by
Mclean Theodore R and Willis Catherine
Bought by
Willis Catherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1998
Sold by
Willis Randall
Bought by
Willis Catherine D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1996
Sold by
Mclean Theodore R and Mclean Mary Grace
Bought by
Mclean Theodore R
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 $520,000 Title Forward Of California
Grant Deed $620,000 Fidelity Van Nuys
Grant Deed $925,000 American Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Investors Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $520,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $650,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $520,000 +4.2% $282 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $499,000 -- $271 / 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 $9,421 $242,056 $242,056 --
2024 $9,421 $784,602 $365,092 $419,510
2023 $9,290 $769,219 $357,934 $411,285
2022 $8,923 $754,137 $350,916 $403,221
2021 $8,471 $739,351 $344,036 $395,315
2019 $8,155 $717,424 $333,833 $383,591
2018 $8,282 $703,358 $327,288 $376,070
2016 $8,027 $676,048 $314,580 $361,468
2015 $7,941 $665,894 $309,855 $356,039
2014 $7,555 $633,000 $295,000 $338,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SR25085374

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5841-002-016