1688 E Mendocino, Altadena, CA 91001

$2,499,990
7
BD
7
BA
4,299
SqFt

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List Price
$2,499,990
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
SR26180268
Year Built
2026
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
7
Living Sq. Ft
4,299
Lot Size
10,116
Acres
0.23
Lot Location
2-5 Units/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Days on Market
7
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Style
Colonial, Craftsman
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Stories
Two Levels

Property Description

Read this before you tour another Altadena home. Craftsman character and charm, built new.. But First the offer that is too good to refuse that is paired with this home. This seller is offering a move-in ready new build and help with your payment with an 800 2 bed 2 bathroom ADU for multi-generational living. The seller may offer a concession toward a 2-1 temporary interest rate buydown, reduced payments in the first two years. Payments may reflect mid to high 3 equivalent rates in year one, depending on loan terms and buyer qualifications. Ask the listing agent how it pairs with permanent financing options, including sub 6 permanent buy downs and programs for self-employed buyers. Minutes from the 210 Freeway and 15 to Old Town Pasadena. In 2025 the Eaton Fire took the home on this lot. What stands here is a complete rebuild. Permitted, and done right. Drive these streets and you pass framing and scaffolding, most of it a year from move-in.. not this one Safety was not an afterthought: fire sprinklers, fire-resistant siding, built-in alarm, camera pre-wiring. Fully electric with owned solar and battery storage, separate HVAC per level, dual-glazed thermal windows. Owned solar & batteries. Walk in to a grand entrance, soaring ceilings and bright natural light. The floorplan is well thought out and totally usable. LED lighting and waterproof laminate throughout. The kitchen features quartz counters, solid wood cabinetry, LG appliances, double oven, a spacious island with bar seating, and a wet bar with built-in beverage center. A large walk-in pantry adds storage. Built-in surround sound carries through kitchen, family room and dining. The formal living room features an electric fireplace and custom built-ins. Every bedroom is en-suite, pre-wired for television, with built-in closet shelving. Nobody waits, nobody shares. Baths feature scratch-resistant porcelain tile, bidet toilets, handheld fixtures and frameless glass. One upstairs bath includes a soaking tub. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath with freestanding soaking tub, rainfall shower with handheld, two vanities, two walk-in closets, one with a center island, and private balcony access. Then the part most listings cannot offer at any price. A detached garage with EV charging port adjoins an ADU with separate power metering and its own laundry hookups. Separate utilities, separate laundry, separate entrance.

Additional Information

Other Buildings
Guest House Detached, Two On A Lot
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, High Efficiency Water Heater, Sump Pump
Pool Description
None
Fireplace Description
Den, Dining Room, Electric, Family Room
Heat
Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air, Dual, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
View
Panoramic
Patio
Deck, Open, Patio
Garage Spaces Total
2
Sewer
None
Water
Public
School District
Pasadena Unified
Elementary School
Franklin
Middle School
Charles W Eliot
High School
John Muir
Interior Features
Wet Bar, Balcony, Block Walls, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Attached Structure
Detached
Number Of Units Total
2

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Brandon Ilic (brandonilic@kw.com) from Listing Office: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc..

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