$1,210,000
SOLD APR 28, 2026

494 Alberta St Altadena, CA 91001

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,468 Sq Ft
5,763 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 28, 2026

$824 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

10 on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of April 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Bridgers

COMPASS Brokerage Email: jamie.bridgers@compass.com License #02097470 Listed on: 03/23/2026

COMPASS

Co-Listed By

Jonny Fritz

Compass Brokerage Email: jamie.bridgers@compass.com License #02055093

Last Buyer's Agent

Trisha Perez

Century 21 Everest License #01350740

Century 21 Everest

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

5,763 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5827004028
  • Year Built: 1924
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1468.00 Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 824.25
  • Room Type: Sun, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Oven
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Washer Included, Dryer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Horse Trails, Biking, Street Lights, Urban, Sidewalks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jackson
  • High School: John Muir
  • Elementary School #2: JACKSO
  • High School2: JOHMUI

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5763.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1323

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5763.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 35
  • Tax Tract: 8400

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2026
Closed on
Apr 20, 2026
Sold by
Alexandra Walsh and Casey Wojtalewicz
Bought by
Herren Joshua
Seller's Agent
Jamie Bridgers
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Trisha Perez
Century 21 Everest
List Price
$1,045,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
$165,000
15.79%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-98.94%
Original Mortgage
$605,000
Outstanding Balance
$605,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$316,098

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2019
Closed on
Apr 15, 2019
Sold by
Kalmus Peter and Kunde Sharon
Bought by
Kitto Robert D and Kitto Sylvia S
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Cohn
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Do
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$746,500
Premium/Discount to List
$77,500
11.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2009
Sold by
Ashton David and Ashton Danielle
Bought by
Kalmus Peter and Kunde Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2006
Sold by
Reinhardt Stacia Dyan
Bought by
Ashton David and Ashton Danielle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$444,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2001
Sold by
Hoare Brian S and Brown Alison Y
Bought by
Reinhardt Stacia Dyan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1999
Sold by
Brown Alison Y and Hoare Brian
Bought by
Hoare Brian S and Brown Alison Y
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,210,000 California 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 -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $605,000 New Conventional
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: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/28/2026 04/28/26 Sold $1,210,000 +15.8% $824 / Sq Ft
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
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-26377

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5827-004-028

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