243 Taos Rd

2,199 Sq. Ft.
$871 / Sq. Ft.
2,199
Sq. Ft.
$871
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sophistication and casual elegance embedded into a Mid-Century design describes this home owned by an Architect & Designer. Not done for resale but their personal use, this spectacular hm rests high in the hills of Altadena on a pvt st. providing views of the city below, LA, Catalina, hills of Linda Vista, & mountains. Step into this tranquil space & experience the feel intended by its owner. A new aggregate stone driveway leads to a vine covered trellis to the glass entry door. The lrg entry flows...Sophistication and casual elegance embedded into a Mid-Century design describes this home owned by an Architect & Designer. Not done for resale but their personal use, this spectacular hm rests high in the hills of Altadena on a pvt st. providing views of the city below, LA, Catalina, hills of Linda Vista, & mountains. Step into this tranquil space & experience the feel intended by its owner. A new aggregate stone driveway leads to a vine covered trellis to the glass entry door. The lrg entry flows into the living Rm w/ beamed ceiling, walls of glass w/dramatic view & a concrete faced fpl. The FDR is graced w/Morrocan doors w/ grdn views. Designed for entertaining & daily living, the kit. affords Rift Cut Oak cabinets, Quartz countertops, center island w/ extra sink, glass fronted upper cabinets, and Wolf Appliances. It also provides access to the yard, entertainment deck, and sitting area w/ firepit. A Library w/ built-ins overlooks the front grdn w/view and provides access to the laundry rm that leads into the two garage. The home's living areas are highlighted w/beautiful French Oak HW floors. High end wool carpet provides added warmth to the three bedrooms. The two secondary bedrms are serviced by a full Bath with Old World fixtures. The En-suite opens to a private oasis. The newer ba. offers double sinks, lrg stall shower, lrg walk-in closet and leads out to an outside intimate shower area. This is a ''knock your socks off property w/privacy, views, & more!
  1. Listed by Michael Dilsaver • DRE #00620166 • Brokerage DRE #01991628 • COMPASS

Property Details for 243 Taos Road

Architectural Style
Mid Century Modern
Subdivision Name
Not Applicable
Garage Spaces
2.00
View
City Lights, Valley, Trees/Woods, Panoramic, Mountain(s), Hills, Catalina
LISTING UPDATED: 09/06/2023 02:57 PM

Property Details for 243 Taos Road

StatusClosed
MLS #P1-3723
Days on Market52
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,697 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Michael Dilsaver, DRE #00620166

Sold By Keller Williams Larchmont, Craig Spano, DRE #01971165

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Building Information for 243 Taos Road

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,697 SF

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Property Information for 243 Taos Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Low Pile Carpeting, No Interior Steps, Parking
  • Building Area Total: 2,199.00
  • Community Features: Foothills, Gutters, Hiking
  • City: Altadena
  • Country: US
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: Lake Avenue to Loma Alta, Turn Left. To McNally, turn right, to the sign that says Private Road, Toas, turn Right. Proceed all the way up to the end.
  • Area: 604 - Altadena
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Unparsed Address: 243 Taos Road, Altadena, CA 91001
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Direct Garage Access, Driveway
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
Virtual Tour
  • Videos Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Secluded, Yard, Back Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: .36
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 15,697.00
  • Lot Size Area: 15,697.00
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 5862012017
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Zoning: LCOR*
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Entry Location: No Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Cesspool, Conventional Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, 6 Burner Stove, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas & Electric Range, Convection Oven, Built-In Range, Water Line to Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Freezer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, French Doors, Insulated Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Copper Plumbing Partial, Home Automation System, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Living Area: 2,199.00
  • Living Area Source: Taped
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, French/Mullioned, Insulated Windows
  • Levels: One
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
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Sale and Listing
  • Inclusions: Furnishings may be negotiable.

Property History for 243 Taos Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 8, 2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #25610211

$1,195,000—
Jan 8, 2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #25610211

$1,195,000—
Oct 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25610211

$1,195,000—
Oct 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25610211

$1,195,000—
Dec 8, 2023

Expired

CRMLS #23319285

$14,500—
Dec 8, 2023

Expired

CLAW #23-319285

$14,500—
Oct 8, 2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #23319285

—
Oct 8, 2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #23-319285

$14,500—
Oct 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #23319285

$14,500—
Oct 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #23-319285

$14,500—
May 28, 2021

Sold

VCF #P1-3723

$1,915,000—
May 28, 2021

Sold

CLAW #3723PF

$1,915,000—
May 28, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #P1-3723

$1,915,000—
May 4, 2021

Pending

CLAW #3723PF

—
May 4, 2021

Pending

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
May 4, 2021

Pending

VCF #P1-3723

—
Apr 29, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
Apr 29, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-3723

—
Apr 13, 2021

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-3723

$1,798,000—
Apr 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
Apr 3, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
Apr 3, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-3723

—
Apr 3, 2021

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-3723

$1,798,000—
Apr 1, 2021

Hold

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
Apr 1, 2021

Hold

CLAW #3723PF

$1,798,000—
Apr 1, 2021

Hold

VCF #P1-3723

$1,798,000—
Mar 28, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
Mar 28, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-3723

—
Mar 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461562899

$1,915,000

+15.0% / yr

Mar 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #3723PF

$1,798,000—
Mar 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-3723

$1,798,000—
Mar 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-3723

$1,798,000—
May 18, 2015

Sold

VCF #P0-315003718

$840,000—
May 18, 2015

Sold

CRMLS #315003718

$840,000—
May 18, 2015

Sold

CLAW #315003718IT

$840,000—
May 14, 2015

Pending

CRMLS #315003718

—
May 14, 2015

Pending

CLAW #315003718IT

—
May 14, 2015

Pending

VCF #P0-315003718

—
May 1, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #542690834

$840,000

+3.8% / yr

Apr 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-315003718

$865,000—
Apr 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #315003718

$865,000—
Apr 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #315003718IT

$865,000—
May 18, 2003

Expired

CRMLS #P0-22012885

$545,000—
May 18, 2003

Expired

CRMLS #P0-22014384

$539,900—
May 18, 2003

Expired

CRMLS #P0-22012071

$559,000—
May 17, 2003

Expired

CLAW #22014384IT

$539,900—
May 17, 2003

Expired

VCF #P0-22012071

$559,000—
May 17, 2003

Expired

CLAW #22012885IT

$545,000—
May 17, 2003

Expired

CLAW #22012071IT

$559,000—
May 17, 2003

Expired

VCF #P0-22012885

$545,000—
May 17, 2003

Expired

VCF #P0-22014384

$539,900—
May 5, 2003

Sold

CLAW #22017750IT

$539,500—
May 5, 2003

Sold

VCF #P0-22017750

$539,500—
May 5, 2003

Sold

CRMLS #P0-22017750

$539,500—
May 2, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #111734477

$539,500—
Apr 9, 2003

Pending

CRMLS #P0-22017750

—
Apr 9, 2003

Pending

VCF #P0-22017750

—
Apr 9, 2003

Pending

CLAW #22017750IT

—
Apr 7, 2003

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22017750

$539,000—
Apr 7, 2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22017750IT

$539,000—
Apr 7, 2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P0-22017750

$539,000—
Jan 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22014384PF

$539,900—
Jan 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P0-22014384

$539,900—
Jan 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22014384IT

$539,900—
Jan 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22014384

$539,900—
Dec 12, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22012885IT

$545,000—
Dec 12, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P0-22012885

$545,000—
Dec 12, 2002

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22012885

$545,000—
Dec 12, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22012885PF

$545,000—
Nov 19, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P0-22012071

$559,000—
Nov 19, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22012071IT

$559,000—
Nov 19, 2002

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #22009274

$661,000—
Nov 19, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22012071PF

$559,000—
Nov 19, 2002

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #22009274IT

—
Nov 19, 2002

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22012071

$559,000—
Nov 11, 2002

Withdrawn / Cancelled

VCF #P0-22009274

$661,000—
Sep 25, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22009274IT

$661,000—
Sep 23, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22009274

$661,000—
Sep 23, 2002

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22009274

$661,000—
Aug 3, 2002

Expired

CLAW #02-019631

$745,000—
Apr 8, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #02-019631

$745,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/08/2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #25610211

$1,195,000
01/08/2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #25610211

$1,195,000
10/25/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25610211

$1,195,000
10/25/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25610211

$1,195,000
12/08/2023

Expired

CRMLS #23319285

$14,500
12/08/2023

Expired

CLAW #23-319285

$14,500
10/08/2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #23319285

—
10/08/2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #23-319285

$14,500
10/08/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #23319285

$14,500
10/08/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #23-319285

$14,500
05/28/2021

Sold

VCF #P1-3723

$1,915,000
05/28/2021

Sold

CLAW #3723PF

$1,915,000
05/28/2021

Sold

CRMLS #P1-3723

$1,915,000
05/04/2021

Pending

CLAW #3723PF

—
05/04/2021

Pending

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
05/04/2021

Pending

VCF #P1-3723

—
04/29/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
04/29/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-3723

—
04/13/2021

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-3723

$1,798,000
04/12/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
04/03/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
04/03/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-3723

—
04/03/2021

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-3723

$1,798,000
04/01/2021

Hold

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
04/01/2021

Hold

CLAW #3723PF

$1,798,000
04/01/2021

Hold

VCF #P1-3723

$1,798,000
03/28/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-3723

—
03/28/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-3723

—
03/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461562899

$1,915,000

+15.0% / yr

03/12/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #3723PF

$1,798,000
03/12/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-3723

$1,798,000
03/12/2021

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-3723

$1,798,000
05/18/2015

Sold

VCF #P0-315003718

$840,000
05/18/2015

Sold

CRMLS #315003718

$840,000
05/18/2015

Sold

CLAW #315003718IT

$840,000
05/14/2015

Pending

CRMLS #315003718

—
05/14/2015

Pending

CLAW #315003718IT

—
05/14/2015

Pending

VCF #P0-315003718

—
05/01/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #542690834

$840,000

+3.8% / yr

04/15/2015

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-315003718

$865,000
04/15/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #315003718

$865,000
04/15/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #315003718IT

$865,000
05/18/2003

Expired

CRMLS #P0-22012885

$545,000
05/18/2003

Expired

CRMLS #P0-22014384

$539,900
05/18/2003

Expired

CRMLS #P0-22012071

$559,000
05/17/2003

Expired

CLAW #22014384IT

$539,900
05/17/2003

Expired

VCF #P0-22012071

$559,000
05/17/2003

Expired

CLAW #22012885IT

$545,000
05/17/2003

Expired

CLAW #22012071IT

$559,000
05/17/2003

Expired

VCF #P0-22012885

$545,000
05/17/2003

Expired

VCF #P0-22014384

$539,900
05/05/2003

Sold

CLAW #22017750IT

$539,500
05/05/2003

Sold

VCF #P0-22017750

$539,500
05/05/2003

Sold

CRMLS #P0-22017750

$539,500
05/02/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #111734477

$539,500
04/09/2003

Pending

CRMLS #P0-22017750

—
04/09/2003

Pending

VCF #P0-22017750

—
04/09/2003

Pending

CLAW #22017750IT

—
04/07/2003

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22017750

$539,000
04/07/2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22017750IT

$539,000
04/07/2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P0-22017750

$539,000
01/27/2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22014384PF

$539,900
01/27/2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P0-22014384

$539,900
01/27/2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22014384IT

$539,900
01/27/2003

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22014384

$539,900
12/12/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22012885IT

$545,000
12/12/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P0-22012885

$545,000
12/12/2002

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22012885

$545,000
12/12/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22012885PF

$545,000
11/19/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P0-22012071

$559,000
11/19/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22012071IT

$559,000
11/19/2002

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #22009274

$661,000
11/19/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22012071PF

$559,000
11/19/2002

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #22009274IT

—
11/19/2002

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22012071

$559,000
11/11/2002

Withdrawn / Cancelled

VCF #P0-22009274

$661,000
09/25/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22009274IT

$661,000
09/23/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22009274

$661,000
09/23/2002

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22009274

$661,000
08/03/2002

Expired

CLAW #02-019631

$745,000
04/08/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #02-019631

$745,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 243 Taos Road

Taxable ValueLand$808,414Additions-Total$808,414
Tax Record2025$9,352 ($779 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,858 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,858 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,699 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964ZoningLCOR*CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5862-012-017

Schools near 243 Taos Road

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Odyssey Charter School - South
CharterK to 8

Eliot Arts Magnet
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

Learning Works School
Charter7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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