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Sold for $1,701,000
  • Listing Provided by: The Agency
    Bought with: Compass
    $1,701,000

    1281 Meadowbrook Rd, Altadena, CA 91001

    5beds
    2,077sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1947
    8,883 Square Feet Lot
    $1,564,700 Zestimate®
    $819/sqft
    $5,565 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,564,700

    $1.49M - $1.64M

    $5,565/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to this charming Traditional home located on a beautiful, quiet street in Altadena's much sought-after Country Club neighborhood. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a fully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a new construction ADU with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.This property, with its single-level main house, has been thoughtfully updated and is designed to maximize the California indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The main house boasts a functional, open floorplan where the living room, dining area, and kitchen flow seamlessly together. The living room features a fireplace surrounded by built-ins and is filled with light from new windows. The remodeled kitchen is a chef's delight, complete with new cabinets, countertops, tiled walls, recessed lighting, under-cabinet LED lights, and new stainless steel appliances. A stackable washer/dryer is conveniently located in the kitchen area. The primary bedroom features glass sliders leading to the private rear yard and includes a brand new en-suite bathroom with a fully updated shower and toilet. A stylishly remodeled hall bathroom features a wood-look tile floor, a pattern-work tiled shower, and Kohler fixtures. Throughout the home, you'll find new paint, new dual-pane windows, dual-pane sliding doors, and insulation in the walls, floors, and attic. The property also includes a stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The ADU features an open-concept living/dining/kitchen area and wood-look tile flooring throughout. Both bedrooms are bright, with new windows, large wooden-topped window seats, and private en-suite bathrooms with new tile, fixtures, and skylights. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets and tile. Additional upgrades include a new sewer line, new tankless water heater, new HVAC for the main house and the ADU. The exterior is just as inviting. The professionally landscaped front yard features drought-tolerant California natives and beautiful paved stone walkways. The expansive, private rear yard is perfect for entertaining and relaxing. A new fence surrounds the yard featuring a gated driveway, brick patio with a pergola, and raised planter beds with irrigation. The home offers views of the San Gabriel mountains is close to plenty of shopping and dining on Lake Avenue. This move-in-ready property offers a fantastic opportunity for multi-generational living or rental income with the separate ADU.

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    Listing Provided by:

    Sarah Rogers DRE #01201812 626-390-0511,

    The Agency,

    Greg Krappman DRE #02165302 626-818-5805,

    The Agency

    Bought with:

    Stephen Apelian, DRE #01885055

    Compass

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26562MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 4
    • Main level bathrooms: 4
    • Main level bedrooms: 5
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Down
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Multiple Shower Heads, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
    Heating
    • Central, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Closet
    Features
    • Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Down
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,077 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Driveway
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Concrete
    • Exterior features: Lighting
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 8,883 sqft
    • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5847008006
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1947

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    Community
    • Community features: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban
    Location
    • Region: Altadena

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/8/2026Sold$1,701,000+13.6%$819/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26562 Report a problem
    5/6/2026Pending sale$1,498,000$721/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26562 Report a problem
    4/18/2026Contingent$1,498,000$721/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26562 Report a problem
    4/6/2026Listed for sale$1,498,000+72.2%$721/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-26562 Report a problem
    11/29/2018Sold$870,000-2.8%$419/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #818005171 Report a problem
    10/30/2018Pending sale$895,000$431/sqft
    Source: Pacific Union International #818005171 Report a problem
    10/19/2018Listed for sale$895,000+47.9%$431/sqft
    Source: Pacific Union International #818005171 Report a problem
    10/3/2013Sold$605,000+4.3%$291/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/16/2013Price change$580,000+5.6%$279/sqft
    Source: Podley Properties #22175776 Report a problem
    6/3/2013Listed for sale$549,000$264/sqft
    Source: Podley Properties #22175776 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,333 -7.6%$959,281 -8.2%
    2024$12,268 +0.9%$1,044,970 +2%
    2023$12,164 +3.6%$1,024,481 +2%
    2022$11,745 +15.3%$1,004,394 +12%
    2021$10,186 +4.1%$896,592 +1%
    2020$9,782 $887,400 +2%
    2019$9,782 +28.5%$870,000 +33.5%
    2018$7,611 -33.7%$651,805 +2%
    2017$11,485 +0.7%$639,025 +2%
    2016$11,407 +1.4%$626,497 +1.5%
    2015$11,253 +57.1%$617,087 +2%
    2014$7,165 $605,000 +187.8%
    2012-- $210,207 +2%
    2011-- $206,086 +0.8%
    2010-- $204,547 -0.2%
    2009-- $205,034 +2%
    2008-- $201,014 +2%
    2007-- $197,074 +2%
    2006-- $193,211
    2005-- $193,211 +4%
    2004-- $185,710 +1.9%
    2003-- $182,307 +2%
    2002-- $178,734 +4%
    2000-- $171,796

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    Neighborhood: 91001

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