$848,000

978 Lehigh St Altadena, CA 91001

Estimated payment $4,563/month

Total Views 410
2 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$883 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Gated Parking
  • Wooded Lot
  • John Muir High School Rated A-
  • City Lights View
  • Private Yard

About This Home

***Charming Altadena Fixer with Huge Potential***For the first time in decades, this cherished family home is ready for its next chapter. Lovingly lived in by the same family for generations, this property offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Altadena’s most desirable neighborhoods — just steps from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and with easy access to Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, hiking trails, and more. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, the setting is secluded and serene, surrounded by mature trees and a strong sense of community — ideal for those seeking a calm retreat with easy access to city life. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-story residence offers approx. 960 sq ft of living space on a generous 7,586 sq ft lot perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or expansion. Built in 1947, it features original charm, solid craftsmanship, and a layout full of potential. While it does need updating and loving TLC, the home radiates warmth and history — a true blank canvas for someone with vision. A standout feature is the detached 2-car garage, offering excellent potential for an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), guesthouse, studio, or rental income opportunity — adding both flexibility and value. This is more than a house — it’s a home that has been filled with love for many years, now ready for someone new to make it their own. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking to build equity in a prime location, this property has significant upside potential. Bring your imagination, your toolbox, and your dreams — and come unlock the full potential of this Altadena gem.

Listing Agent

David Robinson

INNOVA Realty Group Brokerage Phone: 951-237-5999 License #01279875 Listed on: 09/19/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,016

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 7,584 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Fixer Upper
  • Raised Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 014
  • Tax Tract Number 85
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5823012014
  • $649 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,016

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: Agent Cell
  • Other Phone Number: 951-237-5999
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5823012014
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 960.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceramic Counters, Storage, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front or Side Door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Panel Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, In Family Room, Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 883.33
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Separate Family Room
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Porch, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Gated, On Site, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
  • Heating Type: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Pasadena Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot 6500-9999, Rectangular Lot, Treed Lot, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7584.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1741

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7584.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 014
  • Tax Tract Number: 85
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 649.00

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Range of Values:

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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 $1,016 $44,551 $13,204 $31,347
2024 $1,016 $43,679 $12,946 $30,733
2023 $1,000 $42,824 $12,693 $30,131
2022 $972 $41,986 $12,445 $29,541
2021 $890 $41,163 $12,201 $28,962
2019 $865 $39,944 $11,840 $28,104
2018 $810 $39,161 $11,608 $27,553
2016 $769 $37,642 $11,158 $26,484
2015 $760 $37,078 $10,991 $26,087
2014 $760 $36,352 $10,776 $25,576
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/19/2025 09/19/25 For Sale $848,000 -- $883 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SW25218553

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5823-012-014