This home is absolutely picture perfect. Nestled in the foothills of a historical area in Altadena, California, this home could easily premier in a Home and Gardens magazine. This spacious 4 bedroom and 3 bath home has it all including a spacious 16000+ square foot lot. It is a custom built home with fully upgraded features. It has a dream kitchen that is loaded with all the modern upgrades. Kitchen has quartz countertops, custom cabinets, industrial style hood range and stainless steel appliances which are included in the purchase. Kitchen also has pendant lighting and subway tile backsplash that climbs to the top of the kitchen ceiling. Large hardwood flooring that encompasses the entire main floor living area including the kitchen. The backyard area is a resort style paradise. It has a custom built stone and granite master barbeque area, a gorgeous outdoor stone fireplace which opens to an outdoor dining area overlooking a beautiful sparkling saltwater pool and spa. Animal lovers will love the backyard farm area which will comfortably accommodate the furry family members. This home is also qualified as a Smart Home making it basically an all-inclusive dream home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$887Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by BARNARD VILLAR•DRE #02073271• Coldwell Banker Icon
Bought with Peter Loeffler•DRE #00913919• RE/MAX Premier Properties
Charming craftsman with a large covered front porch. 2 bedrooms on the lower level. Kitchen overlooks the spacious backyard. Hardwood floors.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Clara Krjalian
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 2189 Santa Rosa Ave
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #CV21031798
Apr 7, 2021
Sold
$1,630,000
$781/sq ft
Feb 26, 2021
Pending
—
Feb 16, 2021
Listed
$1,599,000
$767/sq ft
CRMLS #PW16191459
Aug 30, 2016
Listed
$1,195,000
$573/sq ft
CRMLS #P0-314033399
Jan 30, 2015
Sold
$925,000
$443/sq ft
Jan 29, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Nov 18, 2014
Listed
$878,000
$421/sq ft
Circa 1913 Airplane Bungalow this is an exceptionally rare example of a classic 100 year old survivor that was move to it's current location on Christmas Tree Lane in 2012 from Michillinda Park. Seller says upgrades include: residence was placed on Newer foundation, added sewer line, 200 Amp Elect service, plumbing, roof, HVAC, County engineered driveway apron, Paver driveway from front to rear, Newer cement poured front porch in Era detail 7' smoothe finish end caps, Original bricks were reused to maintain authentic design, 2012 Fire place red brick, 2 car detached garage on newer slab w/ 2nd door drive through access. Gas & sewer lined extend to rear of house for expansion 16,300+lot, Covered rear patio, Garden planters, fenced livestock pen goats, chickens etc. barn. professional landscaped front yard 82 ft frontage. Elect Gate, Paver walkway clear redwood bridge over river bed w/ rockscape design. Newer Kitchen, 3 updated baths, 2 clawfoot tubs, Crown & box mouldings. FDR w/ bltins, HW floors, very nice.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,376 (+3.7%)
$1,079,790 + $719,858
$1,799,648
2024
$19,653 (+0.9%)
$1,058,618 + $705,744
$1,764,362
2023
$19,487 (+3.6%)
$1,037,861 + $691,906
$1,729,767
2022
$18,805 (+62.3%)
$1,017,511 + $678,340
$1,695,851
2021
$11,583 (+4.2%)
$997,560 + $665,040
$1,662,600
2020
$11,121 (−0.2%)
$666,192 + $360,854
$1,027,046
2019
$11,148 (−1.8%)
$659,362 + $357,154
$1,016,516
2018
$11,357 (+1.0%)
$646,434 + $350,151
$996,585
2017
$11,245 (+2.1%)
$621,333 + $336,555
$957,888
2016
$11,015 (+97.5%)
$621,333 + $336,555
$957,888
2015
$5,577 (+1.9%)
$609,150 + $329,956
$939,106
2014
$5,473 (+17.7%)
$313,537 + $129,226
$442,763
2012
$4,649 (+33.3%)
$312,120 + $128,642
$440,762
2011
$3,487 (+138.5%)
$306,000 + $63,060
$369,060
2010
$1,462 (+382.4%)
$167,688 + $43,897
$211,585
2009
$303 (−60.0%)
$12,514
2008
$757
$12,544
Tax history for 2189 Santa Rosa Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,376 (+3.7%)
$1,079,790 + $719,858
$1,799,648
2024
$19,653 (+0.9%)
$1,058,618 + $705,744
$1,764,362
2023
$19,487 (+3.6%)
$1,037,861 + $691,906
$1,729,767
2022
$18,805 (+62.3%)
$1,017,511 + $678,340
$1,695,851
2021
$11,583 (+4.2%)
$997,560 + $665,040
$1,662,600
2020
$11,121 (−0.2%)
$666,192 + $360,854
$1,027,046
2019
$11,148 (−1.8%)
$659,362 + $357,154
$1,016,516
2018
$11,357 (+1.0%)
$646,434 + $350,151
$996,585
2017
$11,245 (+2.1%)
$621,333 + $336,555
$957,888
2016
$11,015 (+97.5%)
$621,333 + $336,555
$957,888
2015
$5,577 (+1.9%)
$609,150 + $329,956
$939,106
2014
$5,473 (+17.7%)
$313,537 + $129,226
$442,763
2012
$4,649 (+33.3%)
$312,120 + $128,642
$440,762
2011
$3,487 (+138.5%)
$306,000 + $63,060
$369,060
2010
$1,462 (+382.4%)
$167,688 + $43,897
$211,585
2009
$303 (−60.0%)
$12,514
2008
$757
$12,544
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
2,086
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5839015016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
R-1-10000
Single-Family Residence Zone
Residential Zones preserve, protect, and enhance areas for residential land uses in a range of densities; provide for orderly, well-planned, and balanced growth of residential neighborhoods; and ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling. These zones also provide for the appropriate location of public and semi-public uses such as schools, parks, and religious facilities that can serve and complement residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Other
Aug 20, 2021 • Final
Roof mount residential solar
Electrical
Solar
Jun 17, 2021 • Final
Roof mount residential solar
Electrical
Solar
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
Driveway, Garage - Two Door, Private
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Barbecue, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Bathtub, Shower, Stone Counters, Vanity area, Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Gas
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Open Floor Plan, Stone Counters
Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Wood
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Barbecue Private, Kennel
Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, Saltwater
Has Pool
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Paved, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: Parking
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 5839015016
Property Condition: Turnkey
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Private
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills, Suburban
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Charles W Eliot
High School: John Muir
High School District: Pasadena Unified
Middle Or Junior School 2: CHWEL
High School 2: JOHMUI
Location Information
Latitude: 34.18339200
Longitude: -118.13953800
Directions: From 210 FWY Exit Lake Ave. head north to Woodbury go West to Santa Rosa then Head North.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: LCR110000*
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,086
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5839015016
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 7
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 7
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: BARNARD
List Agent Last Name: VILLAR
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: COLDWELL BANKER BLACKSTONE RTY
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Peter
Buyer Agent Last Name: Loeffler
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: RE/MAX Premier Properties
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Altadena Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Eliot Arts Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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