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Off Market Jun 2005 for $653K

$1,359,987

•

2,085

sq ft

2863 Santa Rosa Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

About this home

The San Gabriel Mountains provide a dramatic background to this English Cottage located on the famous Christmas Tree Lane street. Reminiscent of the Janes Cottages, this spacious home has endless possibilities with great potential. Architectural details include a large arched window in the living room, coved ceilings, hardwood floors, many French doors and Batchelder-type tiled fireplace. Rooms include a living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, 4 bedrooms, two baths, and a bonus room which could be used as a fifth bedroom. An enclosed sun porch and covered porch overlook the rear garden and pool. The detached garage has a workshop area.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

8,869 sq ftLot Size

$652Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Frances Benuska •DRE #00854668 • COMPASS

Bought with •DRE #00619535

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•Source:CRMLS #P0-22053174

Redfin Estimate

$1,359,987

$707K since sold in June 2005$50K since August

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This home's estimate is 116.2% higher than the average sale price ($629K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$649,000
A
Land— sq ft
2740 Maiden Ln, Altadena, CA 91001
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$605,000
B
Land— sq ft
933 E Palm St, Altadena, CA 91001
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$650,000
C
Land— sq ft
1115 Madre Vista Rd, Altadena, CA 91001
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$610,000
D
Land— sq ft
456 Punahou St, Altadena, CA 91001
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$660,000
E
Land— sq ft
411 E Marigold St, Altadena, CA 91001
SOLD JAN 29, 2026
$600,000
F
Land— sq ft
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$1,067,232

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Market trends in 91001, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$49K MoM

Avg. days on market

40d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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Sale history for 2863 Santa Rosa Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,486 (−19.1%)

$501,803 + $212,218

$714,021

2024

$10,488 (+0.9%)

$501,803 + $212,218

$714,021

2023

$10,397 (+3.6%)

$614,954 + $277,409

$892,363

2022

$10,039 (+4.9%)

$602,897 + $271,970

$874,867

2021

$9,573 (+4.1%)

$591,076 + $266,638

$857,714

2020

$9,194 (+4.3%)

$579,487 + $261,410

$840,897

2019

$8,815 (−3.0%)

$573,546 + $258,730

$832,276

2018

$9,085 (+13.7%)

$536,000 + $242,000

$778,000

2017

$7,992 (+11.3%)

$464,000 + $209,000

$673,000

2016

$7,180 (+9.2%)

$464,000 + $209,000

$673,000

2015

$6,574 (+6.7%)

$413,600 + $186,400

$600,000

2014

$6,159 (+14.8%)

$350,000 + $158,000

$508,000

2012

$5,363 (+0.5%)

$297,200 + $134,100

$431,300

2011

$5,335 (+0.9%)

$297,200 + $134,100

$431,300

2010

$5,288 (−0.5%)

$297,200 + $134,100

$431,300

2009

$5,315 (−7.0%)

$297,200 + $134,100

$431,300

2008

$5,716

$297,200 + $134,100

$431,300

Tax history for 2863 Santa Rosa Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,486 (−19.1%)

$501,803 + $212,218

$714,021

2024

$10,488 (+0.9%)

$501,803 + $212,218

$714,021

2023

$10,397 (+3.6%)

$614,954 + $277,409

$892,363

2022

$10,039 (+4.9%)

$602,897 + $271,970

$874,867

2021

$9,573 (+4.1%)

$591,076 + $266,638

$857,714

2020

$9,194 (+4.3%)

$579,487 + $261,410

$840,897

2019

$8,815 (−3.0%)

$573,546 + $258,730

$832,276

2018

$9,085 (+13.7%)

$536,000 + $242,000

$778,000

2017

$7,992 (+11.3%)

$464,000 + $209,000

$673,000

2016

$7,180 (+9.2%)

$464,000 + $209,000

$673,000

2015

$6,574 (+6.7%)

$413,600 + $186,400

$600,000

2014

$6,159 (+14.8%)

$350,000 + $158,000

$508,000

2012

$5,363 (+0.5%)

$297,200 + $134,100

$431,300

2011

$5,335 (+0.9%)

$297,200 + $134,100

$431,300

2010

$5,288 (−0.5%)

$297,200 + $134,100

$431,300

2009

$5,315 (−7.0%)

$297,200 + $134,100

$431,300

2008

$5,716

$297,200 + $134,100

$431,300

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,869

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

2,085

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Los Angeles County

APN

5841016004

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Pool

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2025.

Nov 18, 2026 • Active

Residential repair/replacement building permit - county

Tear off and replace the entire shingle roofing on a detached garage. Replace any damaged plywood and install new shingles.

Roofing

Nov 5, 2025 • Final

Mechanical permit (simple) - county

Replace two heating and air conditioning systems and associated ductwork.

HVAC

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
Direct Garage Access
Has Parking

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room

Kitchen Information
Breakfast Nook

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1

Room Information
Bonus Room, Living Room

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace

Heating Information
Gravity Heating
Has Heating

Interior Features
Levels: Two

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Exterior Features
Pool Features: In Ground
Has Pool

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Living Area Source: Taped
Parcel Number: 5841016004
Has View

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Paid
Sewer Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1

School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 34.19373300
Longitude: -118.13353700

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,085
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,869 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5841016004
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 21, 2025

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 9
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 9

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Frances
List Agent Last Name: Benuska

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Michael
Buyer Agent Last Name: Burnett

Around this home

Schools

Altadena Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Eliot Arts Magnet

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

2/10

John Muir High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

7/10 Fire Factor

23% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

21 unhealthy days expected this year, 24 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Altadena, CA • 91001

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 6.5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.29M – $1.56M

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Home values near 2863 Santa Rosa Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2915 Santa Rosa Avenue, Altadena, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1588 Sq. Ft.	$1,095,772
2858 Santa Rosa Avenue, Altadena, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,357,667

Address	Redfin Estimate
2844 Santa Rosa Avenue, Altadena, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	$897,240
2880 Santa Rosa Avenue, Altadena, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1892 Sq. Ft.	$873,508

Address	Redfin Estimate
2842 Santa Rosa Avenue, Altadena, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1041 Sq. Ft.	$711,487
2875 Santa Rosa Avenue, Altadena, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1752 Sq. Ft.	$885,699

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