$600,000
SOLD APR 15, 2026

79 E Calaveras St Altadena, CA 91001

0.22 Acres
$2,790,698 Price per Acre
9,364 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 15, 2026

$397 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

25 Days on Market

About This Lot

As of April 2026

Set in the foothills of Altadena, a community celebrated for its quiet charm and natural beauty, this parcel offers a remarkable opportunity to create a residence defined by intention, serenity, and architectural expression. More than a vacant lot, the property carries the subtle imprint of a former garden--an inheritance of front fencing, thoughtfully laid paver stones, and mature landscaping that softens the land and gives it a sense of place from the moment you arrive. These elements create a foundation that is both inspiring and grounding, inviting a future home that feels rooted in the landscape while open to possibility.This is a property for those who see potential not as a blank slate, but as a conversation between land and imagination. It is a site where architecture can breathe, where nature frames every decision, and where the quiet rhythms of the foothills shape daily life. For the discerning homeowner, this lot offers the rare chance to craft something exceptional--something that reflects personal vision while honoring the character of its surroundings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DARRELL DONE

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01233781 Listed on: 03/01/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Peggy Lachner

Cedar Management and Realty License #00645958

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Lot Details

  • 9,364 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • No Sprinklers
  • Property is zoned LCR175

Additional Features

  • Mountain Views
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Private Water Source

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5835031028

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Lot Details

9,364 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LCR175
  • Property Type: Land
  • Parcel Number: 5835031028
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Interior Features

  • Price Per Square Foot: 63.54

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Partial

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers None
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9364.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2150

Multi Family

  • Lot Size Area: 9364.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4523

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2026
Closed on
Mar 10, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
DARRELL DONE
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Peggy Lachner
Cedar Management and Realty
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.84%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1288.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2016
Closed on
Oct 11, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Boon & Grace Fukumori
C-21 Astro
Buyer's Agent
Michael Baietti
Podley Properties
List Price
$748,000
Sold Price
$741,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-0.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.09%
Original Mortgage
$518,700
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2014
Closed on
Apr 7, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Peter Tomlinson
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Go
Keller Williams Realty Westside
List Price
$629,000
Sold Price
$639,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.23%
Original Mortgage
$479,250
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2011
Closed on
Jun 20, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Catalina Solomon
Tom Araujo Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jaime Gallardo
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-12.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.36%
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2011
Closed on
May 18, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Catalina Solomon
Tom Araujo Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jaime Gallardo
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-12.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2011
Closed on
May 11, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Catalina Solomon
Tom Araujo Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jaime Gallardo
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-12.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2006
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
$59,900
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1997
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
$112,000
Interest Rate
7.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1996
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
$91,000
Interest Rate
7.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1995
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
$128,000
Interest Rate
8.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $600,000 Chicago Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Grant Deed $741,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $639,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $305,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Grant Deed -- Accommodation
Grant Deed -- California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $599,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $140,000 Guardian Title Company
Grant Deed $103,000 Landsafe Title
Trustee Deed $86,260 Landsafe Title
Deed $128,000 Gateway Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $518,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $479,250 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $270,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $59,900 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $539,100 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $112,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $91,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $128,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/15/2026 04/15/26 Sold $600,000 +0.8% $397 / Sq Ft
03/26/2026 03/26/26 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2026 03/01/26 For Sale $595,000 -19.7% $394 / Sq Ft
10/18/2016 10/18/16 Sold $741,000 -1.2% $482 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Price Changed $749,800 +0.2% $488 / Sq Ft
09/16/2016 09/16/16 For Sale $748,000 +17.1% $487 / Sq Ft
05/06/2014 05/06/14 Sold $639,000 +1.6% $416 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/30/2014 03/30/14 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2014 03/11/14 For Sale $629,000 +106.2% $410 / Sq Ft
06/13/2012 06/13/12 Sold $305,000 -12.9% $202 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/01/2011 11/01/11 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2011 09/22/11 For Sale $350,000 -- $232 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $4,699 $404,950 $404,950 --
2024 $9,847 $843,124 $610,784 $232,340
2023 $9,760 $826,593 $598,808 $227,785
2022 $9,421 $810,386 $587,067 $223,319
2021 $8,964 $794,497 $575,556 $218,941
2019 $8,627 $770,935 $558,486 $212,449
2018 $8,777 $755,820 $547,536 $208,284
2016 $7,864 $661,705 $451,907 $209,798
2015 $7,780 $651,766 $445,119 $206,647
2014 $6,470 $536,238 $418,644 $117,594
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-26045

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5835-031-028

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