***Charming Altadena Fixer with Huge Potential***For the first time in decades, this cherished family home is ready for its next chapter. Lovingly lived in by the same family for generations, this property offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Altadena’s most desirable neighborhoods — just steps from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and with easy access to Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, hiking trails, and more. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, the setting is secluded and serene, surrounded by mature trees and a strong sense of community — ideal for those seeking a calm retreat with easy access to city life. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-story residence offers approx. 960 sq ft of living space on a generous 7,586 sq ft lot perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or expansion. Built in 1947, it features original charm, solid craftsmanship, and a layout full of potential. While it does need updating and loving TLC, the home radiates warmth and history — a true blank canvas for someone with vision. A standout feature is the detached 2-car garage, offering excellent potential for an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), guesthouse, studio, or rental income opportunity — adding both flexibility and value. This is more than a house — it’s a home that has been filled with love for many years, now ready for someone new to make it their own. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking to build equity in a prime location, this property has significant upside potential. Bring your imagination, your toolbox, and your dreams — and come unlock the full potential of this Altadena gem.
Sold for $848,000 on 10/07/25
Listing Provided by:
David Robinson DRE #01279875 951-237-5999,
INNOVA Realty Group
Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
$848,000
978 Lehigh St, Altadena, CA 91001
2beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,584 Square Feet Lot
$870,700 Zestimate®
$883/sqft
$3,536 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 07, 2025 at 11:13am
Listing Provided by:
David Robinson DRE #01279875 951-237-5999,
INNOVA Realty Group
Bought with:
Sylvia Horlacher, DRE #02013523
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SW25218553
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters, Tub Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceramic Counters, See Remarks, Storage, Tile Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Panel Doors
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Masonry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gated, On Site, Private, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars, No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front or Side Door
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Porch, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 7,584 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Trees, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5823012014
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban
Location
- Region: Altadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
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Estimated market value
$870,700