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.
For sale
Listing Provided by: The Agency
$1,498,000
1281 Meadowbrook Rd, Altadena, CA 91001
5beds
2,077sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
8,883 Square Feet Lot
$1,479,600 Zestimate®
$721/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Single-level main houseGated drivewayFunctional open floorplanKohler fixturesBeautiful quiet streetNew stainless steel appliancesStylishly remodeled hall bathroom
- 8 days |
- 1,605 |
- 131 |
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Sarah Rogers DRE #01201812 626-390-0511,
The Agency,
Greg Krappman DRE #02165302 626-818-5805,
The Agency
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26562
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
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 Square Feet
- 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 & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Altadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $721/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $959,281
- Annual tax amount: $11,333
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: All appliances.
- Exclusions: Staging furniture and accessories.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,479,600
$1.41M - $1.55M
$4,419/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000+72.2%$721/sqft |
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| 11/29/2018 | Sold | $870,000-2.8%$419/sqft |
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| 10/30/2018 | Pending sale | $895,000$431/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International #818005171 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $895,000+47.9%$431/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International #818005171 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2013 | Sold | $605,000+4.3%$291/sqft |
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| 7/16/2013 | Price change | $580,000+5.6%$279/sqft |
Source: Podley Properties #22175776 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2013 | Listed for sale | $549,000$264/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$8,762/mo
Principal & interest
$7289
Property taxes
$1473
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 91001
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Altadena Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Eliot Arts MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Pasadena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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- California
- Los Angeles County
- Altadena
- 91001
- 1281 Meadowbrook Rd





