494 Alberta St

Altadena, CA 91001

$1,210,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,468 Sq. Ft.
$824 / Sq. Ft.
1,468
Sq. Ft.
$824
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/28/26
Closed 4/28/26
a front view of a house with a yard

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.

Property Details for 494 Alberta Street

View
Mountain(s)
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Lot Size Source
Public Records
Living Area
1468
Property Attached YN
false
Common Walls
No Common Walls
LISTING UPDATED: 04/30/2026 02:39 AM

Property Details for 494 Alberta Street

StatusClosed
MLS #P1-26377
Days on Market10
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,763 SF
CountyLos Angeles County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Location

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

Sold By Sotheby's International Realty, Trisha Perez, DRE #C46859

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Building Information for 494 Alberta Street

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

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$7,271 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,093

Property Taxes

$1,178

HOA Dues

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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
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

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2026

Sold

CRMLS #P1-26377

$1,210,000—
Apr 2, 2026

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-26377

—
Mar 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-26377

$1,045,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2026

Sold

CRMLS #P1-26377

$1,210,000
04/02/2026

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-26377

—
03/23/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-26377

$1,045,000

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
Jackson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public - 6 to 8
John Muir High School
Public - 9 to 12
Learning Works School
Charter - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jackson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
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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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Jamie Bridgers, DRE #02097470; Compass, Jonny Fritz, DRE #02055093

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