NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Mountain View St Altadena, CA 91001

Altadena Area

Estimated Value: $922,000 - $1,102,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,110 Sq Ft
$916/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 20, 2025

Last sale price $1,095,000 $986 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,897 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2025

Built in 1923, this charming bungalow sits on a generous sized lot and showcases timeless character alongside thoughtful updates. A large front porch with a mountain view welcomes you inside, where the living room is anchored by a cozy fireplace and the dining room features an elegant coffered ceiling. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, and a sunny breakfast nook. The rear bedrooms and kitchen open to a spacious deck that extends the living space outdoors and offers multiple sitting areas overlooking the park-like backyard. A partially finished basement provides added versatility with a full bath and a laundry area with built-in cabinetry. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, recessed lighting, dual-paned windows, and a detached garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Allen

Engel & Völkers Pasadena Brokerage Phone: 626-688-4225 License #01315712 Listed on: 10/08/2025

Engel & Völkers Pasadena

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Halpin

Markey & Associates License #01405135

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 12,378 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,110 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Water Source

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9
  • Tax Tract Number 1547
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5828024010
  • $697 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5828024010
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1110.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 986.49
  • Room Type: Attic, Basement, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12378.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2842
  • Latitude Manual: 34.19039500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 12378.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Tract Number: 1547
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 697.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2025
Closed on
Nov 7, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Allen
Engel & Völkers Pasadena
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Halpin
Markey & Associates
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,095,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
4.29%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$1,016,222

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$78,778
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.85%
Original Mortgage
$766,500
Outstanding Balance
$760,631
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$255,591

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,095,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
-- Southland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $766,500
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $160,000
Previous Owner $124,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Sold $1,095,000 +4.3% $986 / Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2025 10/08/25 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $946 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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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 $4,507 $340,322 $295,271 $45,051
2024 $4,285 $333,650 $289,482 $44,168
2023 $4,243 $327,108 $283,806 $43,302
2022 $4,102 $320,695 $278,242 $42,453
2021 $3,888 $314,408 $272,787 $41,621
2019 $3,749 $305,085 $264,697 $40,388
2018 $3,714 $299,104 $259,507 $39,597
2016 $3,593 $287,491 $249,431 $38,060
2015 $3,553 $283,174 $245,685 $37,489
2014 $3,491 $277,628 $240,873 $36,755
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cheryl Allen

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Cheryl Allen

    Engel & Völkers Pasadena

    (626) 688-4225

    31 Total Sales

    Cheryl Allen
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  • Sarah Halpin

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sarah Halpin

    Markey & Associates

    (626) 664-1598

    27 Total Sales

    Sarah Halpin
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR25232771

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5828-024-010

California Los Angeles County Altadena 91001

538 Mountain View St, Altadena, CA

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