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Altadena, CA

Talk about having the odds stacked against you: Altadena was founded on land that nobody wanted. Shaved off of a 14,000-acre Mexican land grant (the lion’s share went to the formation of Pasadena and South Pasadena), the land was considered too hard to reach – and too close to the mountains – to cultivate citrus crops.

But this unincorporated community of roughly 42,000 today has managed to thrive anyways in the shadow of Mount Wilson, one of the San Gabriel Mountain’s most well-known peaks and home to a famous observatory.

Altadena takes its name from a former business in the foothills there, the Altadena Nursery. The owner coined the term by joining the Spanish word “alta” for upper with “dena” as in Pasadena to the south: The two cities share a border, a school district and other cultural resources.

Ethnic representation in the city changed a great deal, especially during the 1960s (you can get an idea about the city’s demographics by looking at www.city-data.com); and vestiges of the past remain in the old mansions you’ll see on Mariposa Street near Santa Rosa Avenue—a location that became known as “Millionaire's Row” when various tycoons from the East settled there in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Santa Rosa Avenue is also the place of another popular event: Pasadena might lay claim to the Tournament of Roses Parade, but Altadena has “Christmas Tree Lane”—one of the oldest, large-scale outdoor Christmas tree lighting events in the U.S.

What was long ago considered a problem for citrus growers—that Altadena was too close to the mountains—is now an advantage.

Today lovers of the outdoors will find plenty to do in Altadena, including hiking trails in Las Flores Canyon to the north and a botanical garden open to the public. The Sam Merrill Trail, which starts just north of Altadena, takes hikers up to the ruins of the historic Mount Lower Railway, which once shuttled passengers to several resorts built in the foothills.

That trail not only provides hikers with a good workout: It acts like a time machine, giving them a glimpse into the area’s not-so-distant past.

New Altadena Listings

$1,350,000
BB23078981 MLS Active Status
Welcome home to the opportunity to own a fully remodeled (in 2022), 3 bedroom/2 bathroom single family home with a separate 1 bedroom/1 bathroom attached in-law unit (original to the home), and a garage conversion ADU. Sitting on close to a 10,000 sq ft lot with two beautiful old oak trees and new drought-resistant landscaping in both the front and back, this property offers the space and tranquility special to Altadena and Pasadena. Keep it as pure investment with rental income, or live in one and use the others for a modern workspace or for guest visits. The renovations completed were top to bottom, assuring maintenance expenses to be minimal. The interiors feature luxury vinyl flooring throughout, shaker kitchen cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances including an LG fridge, and all modern fixtures. The primary bedroom features a decorative fireplace, two closets, and a cozy window seat under a large picture window that looks out to a vibrant, mature bougainvillea. The second and third bedrooms offer large picture windows with a majestic view of the huge Oak tree in the backyard. The extraordinarily long driveway offers room for a boat, an RV and numerous cars for off-street parking, and the landscaping also includes large, newly-planted Ficus trees for additional privacy. Other key upgrades to the property include new ABS sewer lines, copper plumbing, entirely new electrical wiring and panels, brand new windows throughout and a brand new roof on the garage. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a beautiful home in a peaceful neighborhood of Altadena, walking distance to Pizza of Venice, a short ride to Highlight Coffee and Home State, and hiking trails all around. Drive by only; please do not disturb the tenants.

42 E Harriet Street, Altadena

$1,350,000
5 Beds 4 Baths BB23078979 MLS Active Status
Welcome home to the opportunity to own a fully remodeled (in 2022), 3 bedroom/2 bathroom single family home with a separate 1 bedroom/1 bathroom attached in-law unit (original to the home), and a garage conversion ADU. Sitting on close to a 10,000 sq ft lot with two beautiful old oak trees and new drought-resistant landscaping in both the front and back, this property offers the space and tranquility special to Altadena and Pasadena. Keep it as pure investment with rental income, or live in one and use the others for a modern workspace or for guest visits. The renovations completed were top to bottom, assuring maintenance expenses to be minimal. The interiors feature luxury vinyl flooring throughout, shaker kitchen cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances including an LG fridge, and all modern fixtures. The primary bedroom features a decorative fireplace, two closets, and a cozy window seat under a large picture window that looks out to a vibrant, mature bougainvillea. The second and third bedrooms offer large picture windows with a majestic view of the huge Oak tree in the backyard. The extraordinarily long driveway offers room for a boat, an RV and numerous cars for off-street parking, and the landscaping also includes large, newly-planted Ficus trees for additional privacy. Other key upgrades to the property include new ABS sewer lines, copper plumbing, entirely new electrical wiring and panels, brand new windows throughout and a brand new roof on the garage. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a beautiful home in a peaceful neighborhood of Altadena, walking distance to Pizza of Venice, a short ride to Highlight Coffee and Home State, and hiking trails all around. Drive by only; please do not disturb the tenants.

42 E Harriet Street, Altadena

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