2974 Emerson Way

Altadena, CA 91001

$489,000
Price
7,261 / 0.17
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

Rebuild, Reimagine, Reinvest -- A Rare Altadena Opportunity. Be part of the community's inspiring comeback. This SB9-zoned lot opens the door to serious upside: per LA County Planning, the parcel can accommodate two duplexes plus two ADUs -- a compelling rental income play -- or you can design a custom single-family home (up to 25% of lot net) plus an ADU, tailored entirely to your vision. Set on a short, quiet, highly desirable street, the lot enjoys sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains and...Rebuild, Reimagine, Reinvest -- A Rare Altadena Opportunity. Be part of the community's inspiring comeback. This SB9-zoned lot opens the door to serious upside: per LA County Planning, the parcel can accommodate two duplexes plus two ADUs -- a compelling rental income play -- or you can design a custom single-family home (up to 25% of lot net) plus an ADU, tailored entirely to your vision. Set on a short, quiet, highly desirable street, the lot enjoys sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains and an unbeatable location: minutes to the shops and restaurants along Mariposa and Lincoln Avenues, nearby hiking trails and parks, and a Trader Joe's just up the road in La Canada. Pasadena's celebrated arts, dining, and shopping scene is 10 minutes away, with easy freeway access to Dodger Stadium, DTLA, and the Burbank studios. Disclosures: Buyers should independently verify all zoning, permitting, and rebuilding requirements with Los Angeles County, and confirm utility status with local providers. Buyers are responsible for their own due diligence regarding future development potential, unit count, required lot size, zoning, and taxes. Property is sold as-is, with no warranties or guarantees of future use. Please see the two documents in the MLS 'Documents' folder, including the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) report, which confirms this property is not located in a high fire hazard zone. Debris removal (Phase 1 and Phase 2) is complete -- this lot is ready for its next chapter!
  1. Listed by Lisa Ashworth • DRE #01330150 • Brokerage DRE #01904054 • The Agency • lisa.ashworth@theagencyre.com

Property Details for 2974 Emerson Way

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Mountain(s)
Parking Spaces Total
0
Lot Size Source
Assessor
View
Yes
View
Yes
Association Fee
$.00
Zoning
LCR175 and SB9
Subdivision Name
Not Applicable
LISTING UPDATED: 07/16/2026 10:15 AM

Property Details for 2974 Emerson Way

StatusActive
MLS #P1-28057
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand Lot
Year Built-
Lot Size0.17 AC
CountyLos Angeles County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of The Agency, Lisa Ashworth, DRE #01330150
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Building Information for 2974 Emerson Way

Lot Size0.17 AC

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$2,547 per month

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Principal and Interest

$2,437

Property Taxes

$110

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2974 Emerson Way

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract: 7074
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Suburban
Property / Structure Info
Exterior Features
  • Fence: No
  • Fencing: None
Distance To
  • Distance To Water: Uknown
Land/Lot Info
  • Zoning Description: SB9 or SFR with ADU
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers None, Level with Street
  • Land Lease: No
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Water Source: Public

Property History for 2974 Emerson Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-28057

$489,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-28057

$489,000

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

Public Records for 2974 Emerson Way

Taxable ValueLand$96,220Additions-Total$96,220
Tax Record2025$1,318 ($110 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt786 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt786 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,261 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningLCR175CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5833-022-019

Schools near 2974 Emerson Way

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Altadena Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Eliot Arts Magnet
Public - 6 to 8
John Muir High School
Public - 9 to 12
Odyssey Charter School - South
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Altadena Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Eliot Arts Magnet
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

Odyssey Charter School - South
CharterK to 8

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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More information about 2974 Emerson Way, Altadena, CA 91001

2974 Emerson Way is a 0.17 ac of land for sale in Altadena, CA 91001. This property was listed for sale on July 16, 2026 by The Agency, it's currently listed at $489,000. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include Altadena Elementary School, Eliot Arts Magnet and John Muir High School. 2974 Emerson Way is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 0.17 ac of land on a 7,261 sq. ft. / 0.17 acres lot.

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