This Suburban Homestead can finally be yours! Have you been looking for an escape of the hustle and traffic of Downtown? Have you been wanting to get a piece of the American dream, and own a beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood that you can retreat to each day? 953 Kent in Altadena is your chance! This adorable 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home sits on a prime, southern facing lot in a hidden pocket of Altadena, just minutes away from Old Town Pasadena, JPL, La Canada Flintridge! Having been recently renovated and updated, this house just needs you to make it a home! When you're ready to take a break from everyday life, you can head into your backyard and tend to your low maintenance landscape, enjoy the fresh fruits from the trees or grow your own vegetables in the raised garden! The chicken coop is ready for you to add some hens and start your own suburban homestead, in beautiful Altadena.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,486 sq ftLot Size
$1,021Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ryan McMahon•DRE #01899434• Coldwell Banker George Realty
Bought with Linda Tieu•DRE #01394718• Key Investment Realty
This Suburban Homestead can finally be yours! Have you been looking for an escape of the hustle and traffic of Downtown? Have you been wanting to get a piece of the American dream, and own a beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood that you can retreat to each day? 953 Kent in Altadena is your chance! This adorable 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home sits on a prime, southern facing lot in a hidden pocket of Altadena, just minutes away from Old Town Pasadena, JPL, La Canada Flintridge! Having been recently renovated and updated, this house just needs you to make it a home! When you're ready to take a break from everyday life, you can head into your backyard and tend to your low maintenance landscape, enjoy the fresh fruits from the trees or grow your own vegetables in the raised garden! The chicken coop is ready for you to add some hens and start your own suburban homestead, in beautiful Altadena.
Public Records
Aug 17, 2012
Sold
$410,000
$415/sq ft
CRMLS #A12089553
Aug 8, 2012
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2012
Sold
$410,000
$415/sq ft
Jul 23, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 18, 2012
Listed
$399,500
$404/sq ft
THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!! This home was refinished with a strong belief in creating a quality product with superior workmanship and attention to detail. We have invested an enormous amount of time deciding the best layout and finishes that would allow us to provide a home that is a great value to the future homeowner. 953 Kent Street sits in a very private cul de sac just minutes away from JPL. Close to Shopping, Public Transit and Freeway Access. It boasts 3BR/2BA - 988 sqft - 7,486 Lot - New Espresso Cabinets w/ Granite Countertops - New Stainless Steel Appliances – Two Bathrooms, One Completely Remodeled and a Brand New Bathroom Off Bedroom #3- New Paint in & out - Refinished Original Oak Flooring - New Interior Doors - New Sliding Closet Doors- New Central Heat/AC - New Landscaping with Sprinklers and Timer - Large Entertaining Patio - New Stackable Indoor Laundry Area - Two Car Detached Garage with New Garage Door. THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS! COME AND SEE IT TODAY
Public Records
Jun 21, 2012
Sold
$260,000
$263/sq ft
CRMLS #A11163597
Dec 27, 2011
Price Changed
$325,000
$329/sq ft
Dec 24, 2011
Listed
$225,000
$228/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 9, 1964
Sold
$7,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,973 (+3.4%)
$614,881 + $153,719
$768,600
2024
$8,678 (+0.9%)
$602,825 + $150,705
$753,530
2023
$8,600 (+3.6%)
$591,005 + $147,750
$738,755
2022
$8,304 (+4.8%)
$579,417 + $144,853
$724,270
2021
$7,923 (+4.1%)
$568,056 + $142,013
$710,069
2020
$7,611 (−0.2%)
$556,918 + $139,229
$696,147
2019
$7,626 (+42.2%)
$551,208 + $137,802
$689,010
2018
$5,363 (+1.0%)
$540,400 + $135,100
$675,500
2017
$5,309 (+2.1%)
$299,424 + $135,599
$435,023
2016
$5,200 (+1.1%)
$299,424 + $135,599
$435,023
2015
$5,144 (+2.0%)
$293,553 + $132,941
$426,494
2014
$5,044 (+21.2%)
$283,481 + $128,380
$411,861
2012
$4,163 (+2.4%)
$282,200 + $127,800
$410,000
2011
$4,066 (+1.6%)
$254,314 + $74,865
$329,179
2010
$4,002 (−0.6%)
$249,328 + $73,398
$322,726
2009
$4,028 (+6.5%)
$247,465 + $72,850
$320,315
2008
$3,784
$248,053 + $73,024
$321,077
Tax history for 953 Kent St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,973 (+3.4%)
$614,881 + $153,719
$768,600
2024
$8,678 (+0.9%)
$602,825 + $150,705
$753,530
2023
$8,600 (+3.6%)
$591,005 + $147,750
$738,755
2022
$8,304 (+4.8%)
$579,417 + $144,853
$724,270
2021
$7,923 (+4.1%)
$568,056 + $142,013
$710,069
2020
$7,611 (−0.2%)
$556,918 + $139,229
$696,147
2019
$7,626 (+42.2%)
$551,208 + $137,802
$689,010
2018
$5,363 (+1.0%)
$540,400 + $135,100
$675,500
2017
$5,309 (+2.1%)
$299,424 + $135,599
$435,023
2016
$5,200 (+1.1%)
$299,424 + $135,599
$435,023
2015
$5,144 (+2.0%)
$293,553 + $132,941
$426,494
2014
$5,044 (+21.2%)
$283,481 + $128,380
$411,861
2012
$4,163 (+2.4%)
$282,200 + $127,800
$410,000
2011
$4,066 (+1.6%)
$254,314 + $74,865
$329,179
2010
$4,002 (−0.6%)
$249,328 + $73,398
$322,726
2009
$4,028 (+6.5%)
$247,465 + $72,850
$320,315
2008
$3,784
$248,053 + $73,024
$321,077
*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
3
Baths
1.75
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,486
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
988
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5823012006
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2019.
Jan 31, 2026 • Final
Electrical permit (simple) - county
Perform electrical work for an interior remodel and addition including a kitchen, master bedroom, and bathroom.
Addition
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Jan 31, 2026 • Final
Residential addition/alteration building permit - county
Perform an interior remodel and construct an addition for a kitchen, master bedroom, and bathroom.
Addition
Kitchen
Remodel
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
Uncovered Spaces: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - Asphalt, Garage - Front Entry
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Closet, Stackable
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Separated
Granite Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Bathtub
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Other Structures: Shed
Fencing: Blockwall, Chain Link
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Parcel Number: 5823012006
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.19089000
Longitude: -118.16981000
Directions: Windsor North from 210, Left on Kent.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Zoning: LCR175
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.75
Sq. Ft.: 988
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,486 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5823012006
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 7, 2019
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 29
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 29
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Ryan
List Agent Last Name: McMahon
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker George Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Linda
Buyer Agent Last Name: Tieu
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Key Investment Realty
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Jackson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
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