494 Alberta St
Altadena, CA 91001

$1,045,000

Price

Beds

Bath

1,468 Sq. Ft.

$712 / Sq. Ft.

1,468

Sq. Ft.

$712

per Sq. Ft.

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Listed By CompassOpen: 3/28 02:00PM - 04:00PM

Description

Altadena cottage, with charm to spare. This three bedroom, one bath 1924 home features hardwood floors, arched floor-to-ceiling windows, a front patio with mountain views, a cook's kitchen, detached garage, with a gorgeous yard with room to play. Updated and upgraded systems include: newer HVAC, solar, whole house water filtration, and reverse osmosis drinking water. The backyard has been planted with native and drought resistant trees by a member of the Terremoto team. Thoughtful and well irrigated...Altadena cottage, with charm to spare. This three bedroom, one bath 1924 home features hardwood floors, arched floor-to-ceiling windows, a front patio with mountain views, a cook's kitchen, detached garage, with a gorgeous yard with room to play. Updated and upgraded systems include: newer HVAC, solar, whole house water filtration, and reverse osmosis drinking water. The backyard has been planted with native and drought resistant trees by a member of the Terremoto team. Thoughtful and well irrigated landscaping includes: persimmon, apple, kumquat, orange, avocado and passion fruit. Situated in a neighborhood that boasts some of Altadena's most fun spots such as Good Neighbor Bar, HomeState Tacos, and Stumptown Coffee.

Listing Agents

Jamie Bridgers
Listing Agent
Compass
DRE #02097470
jamie.bridgers@compass.com
P: (626)-831-1895
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Jonny Fritz
Alternative Listing Agent
Compass
DRE #02055093
jonny.fritz@compass.com
P: (615)-944-7217
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Property Details for 494 Alberta Street

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Mountain(s)

Parking Spaces Total

Private Pool

Cooling Type

Central Air

Lot Size Source

Public Records

Living Area

1468

Property Attached YN

false

Common Walls

No Common Walls

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/23/2026 09:09 PM

Property Details for 494 Alberta Street

Status	Active
MLS #	P1-26377
Days on Market	5
Taxes	-
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family
Year Built	1924
Lot Size	0.13 AC / 5,763 SF
County	Los Angeles County
Buyer's Agent Compensation	2.5%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Jamie Bridgers, DRE #02097470; Compass, Jonny Fritz, DRE #02055093

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Building Information for 494 Alberta Street

Stories1Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,763 SF

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$6,250 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,072

Property Taxes

$1,178

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Property Information for 494 Alberta Street

Income / Expense / Tax Details

Tax / Assessment Info

Tax Tract: 8400
Tax Lot: 35

Community / Development

Assessments YN: No
Assessments: None

Community Features: Horse Trails, Biking, Street Lights, Urban, Sidewalks

Property / Structure Info

Interior Features

Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Oven
Room Type: Sun, Kitchen, Living Room

Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower
Eating Area: Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Features: In Garage, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating: Forced Air
Flooring Type: Wood
Flooring: Wood

Exterior Features

Fence: Yes
Fencing: Wood

Structure Type: House
Patio: Yes
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Pool Features: None
Spa Features: None

Land/Lot Info

Sign on Property: Yes
Lease Considered: No

Land Lease: No
Sprinklers: Yes
Levels: One
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 220 Volts
Water Source: Public

Parking Info

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Yes

Attached Garage: No
Parking Features: Driveway

Property History for 494 Alberta Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 23, 2026	Listed (Active) CRMLS #P1-26377	$1,045,000	—
Jul 8, 2021	Sold CLAW #21-742172	$1,150,000	—
Jul 8, 2021	Sold CRMLS #21742172	$1,150,000	—
Jun 14, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1466236326	$1,150,000	+22.1% / yr
Jun 10, 2021	Pending CRMLS #21742172		—
Jun 10, 2021	Pending CLAW #21-742172		—
Jun 10, 2021	Accepting Backup Offers CRMLS #21742172		—
Jun 10, 2021	Accepting Backup Offers CLAW #21-742172		—
Jun 1, 2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #21742172	$899,000	—
Jun 1, 2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #21-742172	$899,000	—
May 15, 2019	Sold VCF #P0-819001371	$746,500	—
May 15, 2019	Sold CRMLS #P0-819001371	$746,500	—
May 15, 2019	Sold CLAW #819001371PF	$746,500	—
May 15, 2019	Sold CLAW #819001371IT	$746,500	—
May 5, 2019	Pending CLAW #819001371PF		—
May 5, 2019	Pending CLAW #819001371IT		—
May 5, 2019	Pending CRMLS #P0-819001371		—
May 5, 2019	Pending VCF #P0-819001371		—
Apr 15, 2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #644224324	$746,500	+8.0% / yr
Mar 29, 2019	Listed (Active) VCF #P0-819001371	$669,000	—
Mar 29, 2019	Listed (Active) CLAW #819001371PF	$669,000	—
Mar 29, 2019	Listed (Active) CLAW #819001371IT	$669,000	—
Mar 29, 2019	Listed (Active) CRMLS #P0-819001371	$669,000	—
Nov 18, 2009	Sold CLAW #22123479IT	$360,000	—
Nov 18, 2009	Sold CRMLS #22123479	$360,000	—
Nov 18, 2009	Sold VCF #P0-22123479	$360,000	—
Nov 9, 2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #278427537	$360,000	-11.7% / yr
Jul 27, 2009	Pending VCF #P0-22123479		—
Jul 27, 2009	Pending CRMLS #22123479		—
Jul 27, 2009	Pending CLAW #22123479IT		—
Feb 25, 2009	Listed (Active) CRMLS #22123479	$419,000	—
Feb 25, 2009	Listed (Active) CLAW #22123479IT	$419,000	—
Feb 25, 2009	Listed (Active) VCF #P0-22123479	$419,000	—
Jul 3, 2006	Sold CRMLS #06031479	$555,000	—
Jul 3, 2006	Sold CLAW #06-031479	$555,000	—
Jun 9, 2006	Sold CRMLS #A603156	$555,000	—
Jun 9, 2006	Sold VCF #P0-22072303	$555,000	—
Jun 9, 2006	Sold CLAW #22072303IT	$555,000	—
Jun 9, 2006	Sold CRMLS #P0-22072303	$555,000	—
Jun 9, 2006	Sold CLAW #A603156MR	$555,000	—
May 17, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #196485940	$555,000	+25.8% / yr
May 15, 2006	Pending CLAW #06-031479		—
May 15, 2006	Pending CRMLS #A603156		—
May 15, 2006	Pending CRMLS #06031479		—
May 15, 2006	Pending CRMLS #P0-22072303		—
May 15, 2006	Pending CLAW #A603156MR		—
May 15, 2006	Pending VCF #P0-22072303		—
May 15, 2006	Pending CLAW #22072303IT		—
May 9, 2006	Listed (Active) VCF #P0-22072303	$549,000	—
May 9, 2006	Listed (Active) CLAW #22072303IT	$549,000	—
May 6, 2006	Listed (Active) CRMLS #A603156	$549,000	—
May 6, 2006	Listed (Active) CLAW #A603156MR	$549,000	—
May 6, 2006	Listed (Active) CLAW #06-031479	$549,000	—
May 6, 2006	Listed (Active) CRMLS #P0-22072303	$549,000	—
May 6, 2006	Listed (Active) CRMLS #06031479	$549,000	—
Mar 22, 2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #70494442	$170,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/23/2026	Listed (Active) CRMLS #P1-26377	$1,045,000
07/08/2021	Sold CLAW #21-742172	$1,150,000
07/08/2021	Sold CRMLS #21742172	$1,150,000
06/14/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1466236326	$1,150,000 +22.1% / yr
06/10/2021	Pending CRMLS #21742172	—
06/10/2021	Pending CLAW #21-742172	—
06/10/2021	Accepting Backup Offers CRMLS #21742172	—
06/10/2021	Accepting Backup Offers CLAW #21-742172	—
06/01/2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #21742172	$899,000
06/01/2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #21-742172	$899,000
05/15/2019	Sold VCF #P0-819001371	$746,500
05/15/2019	Sold CRMLS #P0-819001371	$746,500
05/15/2019	Sold CLAW #819001371PF	$746,500
05/15/2019	Sold CLAW #819001371IT	$746,500
05/05/2019	Pending CLAW #819001371PF	—
05/05/2019	Pending CLAW #819001371IT	—
05/05/2019	Pending CRMLS #P0-819001371	—
05/05/2019	Pending VCF #P0-819001371	—
04/15/2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #644224324	$746,500 +8.0% / yr
03/29/2019	Listed (Active) VCF #P0-819001371	$669,000
03/29/2019	Listed (Active) CLAW #819001371PF	$669,000
03/29/2019	Listed (Active) CLAW #819001371IT	$669,000
03/29/2019	Listed (Active) CRMLS #P0-819001371	$669,000
11/18/2009	Sold CLAW #22123479IT	$360,000
11/18/2009	Sold CRMLS #22123479	$360,000
11/18/2009	Sold VCF #P0-22123479	$360,000
11/09/2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #278427537	$360,000 -11.7% / yr
07/27/2009	Pending VCF #P0-22123479	—
07/27/2009	Pending CRMLS #22123479	—
07/27/2009	Pending CLAW #22123479IT	—
02/25/2009	Listed (Active) CRMLS #22123479	$419,000
02/25/2009	Listed (Active) CLAW #22123479IT	$419,000
02/25/2009	Listed (Active) VCF #P0-22123479	$419,000
07/03/2006	Sold CRMLS #06031479	$555,000
07/03/2006	Sold CLAW #06-031479	$555,000
06/09/2006	Sold CRMLS #A603156	$555,000
06/09/2006	Sold VCF #P0-22072303	$555,000
06/09/2006	Sold CLAW #22072303IT	$555,000
06/09/2006	Sold CRMLS #P0-22072303	$555,000
06/09/2006	Sold CLAW #A603156MR	$555,000
05/17/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #196485940	$555,000 +25.8% / yr
05/15/2006	Pending CLAW #06-031479	—
05/15/2006	Pending CRMLS #A603156	—
05/15/2006	Pending CRMLS #06031479	—
05/15/2006	Pending CRMLS #P0-22072303	—
05/15/2006	Pending CLAW #A603156MR	—
05/15/2006	Pending VCF #P0-22072303	—
05/15/2006	Pending CLAW #22072303IT	—
05/09/2006	Listed (Active) VCF #P0-22072303	$549,000
05/09/2006	Listed (Active) CLAW #22072303IT	$549,000
05/06/2006	Listed (Active) CRMLS #A603156	$549,000
05/06/2006	Listed (Active) CLAW #A603156MR	$549,000
05/06/2006	Listed (Active) CLAW #06-031479	$549,000
05/06/2006	Listed (Active) CRMLS #P0-22072303	$549,000
05/06/2006	Listed (Active) CRMLS #06031479	$549,000
03/22/2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #70494442	$170,000

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

Public Records for 494 Alberta Street

Taxable ValueLand$884,092Additions$336,296Total$1,220,388

Tax Record2025$14,137 ($1,178 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,168 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,168 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924ZoningLCR175CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5827-004-028

Schools near 494 Alberta Street

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Jackson Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.2 mi
3/10	Octavia E. Butler Magnet School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
4/10	John Muir High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi
2/10	Learning Works School	Charter - Choice school	7 to 12	4.7 mi
9/10	Aveson School Of Leaders	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	2.9 mi
3/10	Pasadena Rosebud Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	2.0 mi
NR	Harambee Preparatory School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	1.0 mi
NR	James Hawkins Educational Program	Private - Nearby school	5 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Jackson Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
3/10	Octavia E. Butler Magnet School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
4/10	John Muir High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
2/10	Learning Works School Charter7 to 12 Choice school	4.7 mi
9/10	Aveson School Of Leaders CharterK to 5 Choice school	2.9 mi
3/10	Pasadena Rosebud Academy CharterK to 8 Choice school	2.0 mi
NR	Harambee Preparatory School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	James Hawkins Educational Program Private5 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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494 Alberta Street is a single family home for sale in Altadena, CA 91001. This property was listed for sale on March 23, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,045,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on July 8, 2021. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include Jackson Elementary School, Octavia E. Butler Magnet School and John Muir High School. 494 Alberta Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,468 sqft single family home built in 1924.

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494 Alberta St
Altadena, CA 91001