Remember the golden rule of real estate? Buy the least expensive home in the most expensive neighborhood you can find? This is it and its in highly sought after Madison Heights! Around the corner from multi-million dollar homes and priced more like a condo sits this cute little gem of a home with more upside than one can hope for. A very efficient 2+1 home with wood floors, an updated bathroom and new roof on a nice 5,300 SF lot with a detached garage making it ideal for expansion, pool or an ADU. This is a smart purchase for a first time buyer who knows the value of a quality neighborhood or a developer looking for a blank canvas.
The is a charming home with original details that has lots of potential. The backyard is large and you have access from the alley way. A must see a home in a nice quiet neighborhood.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maritza Cordero
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 405 Alpine St
Date
Event
Price
TheMLS #21-687370
Mar 18, 2021
Sold
$970,000
$1,213/sq ft
Feb 27, 2021
Pending
—
Feb 16, 2021
Contingent
—
Feb 1, 2021
Listed
$799,000
$999/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 2017
Sold
$639,500
$799/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 2016
Sold
$575,455
$719/sq ft
SDMLS #301816134
Dec 31, 2016
Sold
$610,000
$763/sq ft
Sep 13, 2016
Listed
$645,000
$806/sq ft
CRMLS #P0-316008687
Dec 31, 2016
Sold
$610,000
$763/sq ft
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 12, 2016
Listed
$645,000
$806/sq ft
A Rare find in prime neighborhood of Madison Heights. buildable lot. Please call City of Pasadena for specifics. Per phone inquiry city personnel indicated that one can build one or two story house and garage not to exceed total of 2015 sqft. (garage to be 400 sqft) Adjacent Langford Alley. Lot size 45 x 120. Please note the empty piece of land which is fenced off behind garage is also included. Can get a good view from Langford Alley.
CRMLS #P0-316008411
Dec 31, 2016
Sold
$610,000
$763/sq ft
Dec 8, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 12, 2016
Listed
$645,000
$806/sq ft
Madison Heights. A Rare find. buildable lot. Please call City of Pasadena for feasibility. Per phone inquiry city personnel indicated that one can build a house and garage, one or two story not to exceed total of 2015 sqft. (garage to be 400 sqft)Adjacent Langford Alley. Please note the empty piece of land which is fenced off behind garage is also included. Can get a good view from Langford Alley.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,289 (+5.1%)
$839,966 + $209,990
$1,049,956
2024
$11,696 (+0.9%)
$839,966 + $209,990
$1,049,956
2023
$11,597 (−4.7%)
$823,497 + $205,873
$1,029,370
2022
$12,163 (+57.8%)
$807,350 + $201,837
$1,009,187
2021
$7,709 (+4.2%)
$791,520 + $197,880
$989,400
2020
$7,401 (−0.3%)
$548,537 + $137,134
$685,671
2019
$7,420 (−1.6%)
$542,913 + $135,728
$678,641
2018
$7,540 (+11.9%)
$532,268 + $133,067
$665,335
2017
$6,735 (+805.3%)
$460,400 + $115,000
$575,400
2016
$744 (+1.4%)
$460,400 + $115,000
$575,400
2015
$734 (+0.1%)
$21,924 + $18,611
$40,535
2014
$733 (+1.4%)
$21,172 + $17,973
$39,145
2012
$723 (+2.2%)
$21,077 + $17,892
$38,969
2011
$707 (+1.3%)
$20,664 + $17,542
$38,206
2010
$698 (+1.2%)
$20,259 + $17,199
$37,458
2009
$690 (+5.5%)
$20,108 + $17,071
$37,179
2008
$654
$20,156 + $17,112
$37,268
Tax history for 405 Alpine St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,289 (+5.1%)
$839,966 + $209,990
$1,049,956
2024
$11,696 (+0.9%)
$839,966 + $209,990
$1,049,956
2023
$11,597 (−4.7%)
$823,497 + $205,873
$1,029,370
2022
$12,163 (+57.8%)
$807,350 + $201,837
$1,009,187
2021
$7,709 (+4.2%)
$791,520 + $197,880
$989,400
2020
$7,401 (−0.3%)
$548,537 + $137,134
$685,671
2019
$7,420 (−1.6%)
$542,913 + $135,728
$678,641
2018
$7,540 (+11.9%)
$532,268 + $133,067
$665,335
2017
$6,735 (+805.3%)
$460,400 + $115,000
$575,400
2016
$744 (+1.4%)
$460,400 + $115,000
$575,400
2015
$734 (+0.1%)
$21,924 + $18,611
$40,535
2014
$733 (+1.4%)
$21,172 + $17,973
$39,145
2012
$723 (+2.2%)
$21,077 + $17,892
$38,969
2011
$707 (+1.3%)
$20,664 + $17,542
$38,206
2010
$698 (+1.2%)
$20,259 + $17,199
$37,458
2009
$690 (+5.5%)
$20,108 + $17,071
$37,179
2008
$654
$20,156 + $17,112
$37,268
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,384 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
800
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5720033013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
RS-6
Single-Family Residential District
The purposes of the RS zoning districts are to: Provide appropriately located areas for single-family residential neighborhoods that are consistent with and implement the Single-Family Residential land use designation of the General Plan, and that are consistent with the standards of public health and safety established by this Zoning Code; and Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling, and protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, population density, traffic congestion, and other adverse environmental effects. The designation of property in the RS zoning district shall include the Zoning Map showing a numerical suffix to the RS map symbol (e.g., RS-2) which shall note the maximum number of dwelling units allowed per acre of site area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
May 18, 2028 • Active
Single family residential - demolition
Demolish an existing detached garage.
Demolition
Oct 10, 2025 • Final
Address application
Construct a new accessory dwelling unit with an attached carport. No work is to be performed on the existing single-family home.
ADU
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.