First time on the market in over 50 years, this charming, original 1941 diamond-in-the-rough gem is ideal for visionary owners looking to create the home of their dreams. Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street and prominently located in the premier estate area of Altadena's Country Club neighborhood, this extraordinary, single story home embodies the quintessential experience in California living. Commanding a vast 25,853 SF lot, this special location will provide new owners a premier indoor and outdoor living space. Spacious and light-filled rooms boast large picture windows and French doors to capture and enjoy the tranquil outdoor setting. The main house features 3 bedrooms and 1-1/2 bathrooms, original wood floors and original period details with built-ins. Attached to the 2 car garage is a separate guesthouse/Au-pair suite which features a living room, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom and room for kitchenette ready to be re-imagined . A two-room office structure situated towards the back of the property offers new buyers a multitude of use options. Create your entertainer's dream yard utilizing the existing original sports court, brick patio, pool, abundance of fruit trees in the orchard, lemon, orange, grapefruit, tangerine, ample parking for a boat or RV and plenty of privacy. This large parcel lot with mature landscaping, covered front porch, presents an appealing canvas for any new owner to express their ideal dreamscape. The spacious backyard provides privacy and offers a wonderful play space for activities, or a creative inspiration for the garden-lover and entertainer. This is a trust sale and is being sold as-is; owner passed away peacefully on the property in 2020. Not connected to city sewer, on septic tank
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$1,015Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lynette Sohl•DRE #01256496• BHHS California Properties
Bought with Winnie Chiu•DRE #01939547• Coldwell Banker Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1943
Sq. Ft.
3,311
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5846013031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 23, 2026.
Sep 4, 2026 • Active
Construction and demolition - deposit
Construct a new one-story single-family home with covered patios and a breezeway.
Addition
ADU
New construction
Nov 25, 2024 • Final
Sewer permit (simple) - county
Connect the house to the public sewer system at the property line and abandon the existing septic tank.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Carport, Carport Attached
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Den, Laundry, Living Room, Entry
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Vinyl, Wood
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Fencing: Fair Condition, Poor Condition
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Covered
Has Patio
Pool Features: In Ground
Has Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinklers None
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 5846013031
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Sidewalks, Hiking, Foothills, Curbs
Location Information
Latitude: 34.18794800
Longitude: -118.11654200
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Directions: 1 blk north of mendecino
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,311
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5846013031
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 11
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 11
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Lynette
List Agent Last Name: Sohl
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Winnie
Buyer Agent Last Name: Chiu
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Daniel Webster School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Eliot Arts Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Pasadena High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
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