494 Alberta St Altadena, CA 91001
Highlights
- Popular Property
- Deck
- Sun or Florida Room
- Mountain View
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
Altadena cottage, with charm to spare. This three bedroom, one bath 1924 home features hardwood floors, arched floor-to-ceiling windows, a front patio with mountain views, a cook's kitchen, detached garage, with a gorgeous yard with room to play. Updated and upgraded systems include: newer HVAC, solar, whole house water filtration, and reverse osmosis drinking water. The backyard has been planted with native and drought resistant trees by a member of the Terremoto team. Thoughtful and well irrigated landscaping includes: persimmon, apple, kumquat, orange, avocado and passion fruit. Situated in a neighborhood that boasts some of Altadena's most fun spots such as Good Neighbor Bar, HomeState Tacos, and Stumptown Coffee.
Listing Agent
COMPASS Brokerage Email: jamie.bridgers@compass.com License #02097470 Listed on: 03/23/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 5,763 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Driveway
Interior Spaces
- 1,468 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Wood Flooring
- Mountain Views
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Oven
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Location
- Urban Location
Schools
- Jackson Elementary School
- John Muir High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 220 Volts
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 35
- Assessor Parcel Number 5827004028
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Recreation
- Horse Trails
- Bike Trail
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 | $14,137 | $1,220,388 | $884,092 | $336,296 |
| 2024 | $13,715 | $1,196,459 | $866,757 | $329,702 |
| 2023 | $13,597 | $1,173,000 | $849,762 | $323,238 |
| 2022 | $13,122 | $1,150,000 | $833,100 | $316,900 |
| 2021 | $8,715 | $769,317 | $615,454 | $153,863 |
| 2020 | $8,368 | $761,430 | $609,144 | $152,286 |
| 2019 | $3,649 | $416,567 | $269,034 | $147,533 |
| 2018 | $4,975 | $408,400 | $263,759 | $144,641 |
| 2016 | $4,820 | $392,543 | $253,518 | $139,025 |
| 2015 | $4,768 | $386,647 | $249,710 | $136,937 |
| 2014 | $4,676 | $379,074 | $244,819 | $134,255 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 03/23/26 | For Sale | $1,045,000 | -9.1% | $712 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/08/2021 07/08/21 | Sold | $1,150,000 | +27.9% | $783 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/10/2021 06/10/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/01/2021 06/01/21 | For Sale | $899,000 | +20.4% | $612 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/15/2019 05/15/19 | Sold | $746,500 | +11.6% | $523 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/05/2019 05/05/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/29/2019 03/29/19 | For Sale | $669,000 | -- | $469 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $746,500 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $360,000 | Equity Title | |
| Grant Deed | $555,000 | Southland Title | |
| Grant Deed | $170,000 | Orange Coast Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $288,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $444,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $136,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $25,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-26377
APN: 5827-004-028
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