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Altadena, CA Real Estate News

On April 8, 2024, Realtor.com reported that in Altadena, California median list price was $1,298,995 in March of 2024 higher from $1,213,500 in February of 2024, and rose 8.0% from $1,199,495 in March of 2023. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $1,200,000 in March of 2024, declined 1.0% from March of 2023 in Altadena, California.Houses stayed 37.00 days in the market in March of 2024 unchanged from 37.00 days in February of 2024, and decreased from 49.00 days in March of 2023 in Altadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $769.00 in March of 2024 gained from $741.00 in February of 2024, and jumped 14.0% from $662.00 in March of 2023 in Altadena, California.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s latest home...
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By John Fairlie
(Keller Williams)
My clients (buyers) made an offer on a home March 10th. They were qualified for the purchase with 5% down. We didn't get an acceptance from the bank until May 2nd. By this time-with all the lenders continuing to have stricture & stricture qualifying guidelines - they were no longer eligible for the 5% down program. We re-grouped, got extensions & finally closed on June 18th. Have patience and work with a qualified Realtor and you too can make it thru the short sale adventure.
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
The Altadena Community Garden, located at Loma Alta Park, 3330 Lincoln Ave., will have its annual picnic on Sat., June 28th from 1 to 6pm.  Eat the wonderful produce, listen to the Brown Mountain Jazz Band, and enjoy meeting the gardeners and your neighbors.  There will also be a raffle and silent auction.  Last year this event drew over 200 people. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under are free: The Altadena Community Garden is located on the site of the former Mt. Lowe Military Academy. An Altadena community fixture since 1974, our diverse group of dedicated gardeners tends 59 standard and 4 handicapped-accessible garden plots at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. The Altadena Community Garden is recognized as one of the leading community garde...
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By Ellie Viray, Realtor, GRI
(Deasy Penner Podley)
Here are list of New Listing in Altadena, CA from June 1 through June 14. 782 Neldome St.          3bd, 1ba       $395,000 487 Alberta St.            2bd, 1ba       $430,000 428 W. Pentagon         4bd, 2ba        $439,000 2846 Casistas Ave.      3bd, 2 ba       $489,000 3269 Olive Ave.           3bd, 2ba        $539,000 373 E. Las Flores Dr.    2bd, 1ba        $558,000 498 Concha St.             2bd, 2ba       $568,000 253 W. Palm St.           3bd, 1ba       $599,900 1780 La Paz Rd.           3bd, 2bd        $745,000 980 Alta Vista Dr.         3bd, 3ba       $745,000 835 E. Woodbury Rd     6bd, 4ba        $1,199,000 *information from ITECH MLS
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
This has been a heated argument over and over again at the Altadena Town Councel meetings. Now, it's finally law. Los Angeles County Supervisor, Michael Antonovich, announced that in order to improve public safety and the flow of traffic for the community of Altadena, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the Altadena Community Standards District restricting commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds or more on any highway or alley in Altadena. This will apply for commercial vehicles of 10,000 pounds or more. The County Department of Public Works will be responsible for posting signs at the boundaries of the Altadena Community Standards District notifying motorists of on-street parking prohibition. The restriction shall apply between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6...
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By Ellie Viray, Realtor, GRI
(Deasy Penner Podley)
THE LITTLE RED HEN COFFEE SHOP This coffee shop is a landmark in Altadena, located on Fair Oaks Avenue.  Altadena has a lot of new and old, and this old is worth checking out. Currently owned and operated by Mr. Lonzia Shay, the coffee shop fills up with both young and old to get a taste of Mr. Shay's original and specialty plates. According to Mr. Shay, the restaurant was purchased by Mr. Shay some 25 years ago, and he has been the prominent figure in continuing to cook up his daily specials. When you walk into the coffee shop, you are taken years back of the image of local diner, with stools and counter.  Décor is definitely homey with menu specials on the walls.  The bright red table cloth covering the tables adds a definite charm, comfort and warmth.  This place is downright "wholes...
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
Some of you may know that the poppy flower is California's official state flower. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Poppy Before Altadena became a residential communit, all that existed in Altadena were poppy fields and orange groves. And there was no Altadena Dairy farm, despite rumors.                      This picture was taken around 1875 looking northwest toward Millard Canyon. Altadena Heritage will host a garden party and its fifth annual Golden Poppy Awards next Sat., June 7, 5-7:30 PM.   The party will be held at Ann & Chris David's home, 1077 Altadena Dr., built in 1923 and designed by Lawrence Stimson, who also designed the Wrigley Mansion in Pasadena.  Altadena Heritage will also present its Golden Poppy Awards to eight of Altadena's most creative gardeners.  Hors d'oe...
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
As some of you may be aware, I'm one of the Directors of the Christmas Tree Lane Association.  We are constantly trying to find volunteers to help work on "The Lane" so that we can keep it from going dark in the coming years. Without community/volunteer help, Christmas Tree Lane would not survive. Jason Tajima, of the County of Los Angeles, helps to put together the Altadena Community Resource Guide. If you've ever wondered what Altadena is all about...it's in there.  The link for the guide is: http://ceo.lacounty.gov/OUAS/pdf/Community%20Connection/08/Altadena%2008%20Eng.pdf It may take a minute to download it, but, it's so worth the wait! Oh, and don't forget to check out the next to the last page regarding Christmas Tree Lane! You'll see a picture I took of some of the girls from a s...
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
Can you believe it?  Children aged 5-12 can read a book - to a dog - this Saturday at 11:00am.  The event takes place at the Altadena Main Library on Mariposa and Santa Rosa in the children's section. The dogs will be provided by the Pasadena Humane Society's Home Companion Program. The event is called Barks and Books. What a fun way for your kids to donate a little time and attention to a stray dog while practicing their reading! This guarantees to be fun!!!!
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
The Altadena Historical Society will host Tea Time at the Rand McNally House on Sunday, June 8, 2008 from 4pm to 7pm. The Rand/McNally House is one of the newest Nationally Registered Historic Place and is located at 654 E. Mariposa Street in Altadena (right across the street from the Altadena Library). You will be able to tour the beautifully restored house and enjoy refreshments on the lawn. Building historian Tim Gregory, who prepared the national registration application said, "The significance of the site is based on the importance of its original owner, the founder of the Rand-McNally Map Company; its eye-catching architechure by famed pioneer designer Fredrick Roehrig; and the role it played in attracting many of Altadena's early 'movers and shakers' to settle in the community." ...
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
LA County Supervisor Michael Antonovich will hold an Altadena Community Meeting on Wed., May 28, from 8am to 9am at the Altadena Community Center located at 730 E. Altadena Dr. (just west of Lake Avenue if you've never been there). On the agenda will be Marcia Mayeda, director of LA County Animal Control, as well as presentations from the Dept. of Public Works Traffic and Lighting Division and the summer parks program.   For more information please call (626) 356-5407. I can't wait to hear what plans are in the works for our fine community!
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
It's the perfect weather to sit back and relax and listen to the acoustic guitar sounds of Claude Bourbon. Claude Bourbon will be performing at the Coffee Gallery in Altadena tonight at 8pm. Tickets are only $15.00. After what I went through last week with traveling to the East Coast, attending a funeral, and not sleeping for almost 36 hours at one time, this is a welcoming treat! For more information on Claude and other acts go to www.coffeegallery.com http://www.myspace.com/claudebourbon
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By Ellie Viray, Realtor, GRI
(Deasy Penner Podley)
There were 20 new single family attached/detached home listings in Altadena the first 2 weeks of the month of May. The lowest priced home is 2800 Tola, 2bd 1ba, 753 sq. ft. $254,900 The highest priced home is 1155 Dolores, 4bd 6ba, 4264 sq. ft. $2,600,000 8 out of the 20 homes have cummulative days showing previously listed. 3 out of the 20 homes have price reduction. $254,900 - $399,000     5 homes $400,000 - $499,000     4 homes $500,000 - $599,000     3 homes $600,000 - $699,000     3 homes $700,000 range             1 home $800,000 range             1 home $1.2 mil - $2,600,000     3 homes *Information is from Itech MLS
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By Ellie Viray, Realtor, GRI
(Deasy Penner Podley)
Did you know that the Altadena Library offers so much to the community?  You can be a resident of a community for a long time and not know much about it, right? The Main Library located at 600 E. Mariposa St. was built back in 1967. It has a very park like setting surrounds the 25,000 square foot building, designed by architect Boyd Georgi. So, here are number of things available from the Altadena Library District: Access to over 100,000 books, audio, DVD, video tapes, CD. Magazines, newspapers, encyclopedia, and online information. 20 computers for adults/young adults and 6 for children, and they are wireless Passport service - get your passport now. You never know when you will travel abroad. Events and activities: Magic show, Book Sale, Book Signing, Live theater, Story time, etc. Vi...
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By Ellie Viray, Realtor, GRI
(Deasy Penner Podley)
Month of April, 2008, there are total of 21 properties which closed escrow in Altadena, CA.Lowest priced home was 2034 Madison Ave.  $314,900Highest priced home was 2659 Tanoble Drive.  $1,600,000Average sale price $694,924  (Median price $625,000)SP % LP (sale price % to list price) 97.11%Average per sq. ft. $380.56Average days on Market 74 days, Average Cummulative days on Market  131 daysLooks to me that Altadena is holding it's value.Information from I-Tech MLS sold status 4/1-4/30/08
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
 .......April  vs YTD# Units Sold 2170Dollar Value $ 14,593,400  $   26,050,000 Average List Price $       715,631  $        540,083 Average Sold Price $       694,294  $        521,000 Average Days On Market7479Average Square Feet18831454Average Price/Sq. Ft.$369 $358 % of List Price97.02%96.47%Altadena currently has about 210 residential properties that are listed for sale and in the escrow process. About 99% of those are in the form of single family houses. There are very few condo's or townhome properties in Altadena. Altadena also has close to 200 properties listed in foreclosure, with the majority of those located west of Fair Oaks Avenue.I'm still here to help my hometown people sell their homes and to help people come to my hometown! It's absolutely beautiful. Lots of trees and ...
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By Ellie Viray, Realtor, GRI
(Deasy Penner Podley)
Perfect Weather in Southern California - It was just a pleasant day today.Not too hot, not too cold.  Temperature at about 72 degrees in Pasadena nd Altadena areas.  Why do we like the So-Cal so much.  It's this weather that brings so many people to Southern California each year.The San Gabriel Mountains were just awesome.  So you thought the endless rows of palm trees were in the Westside, right?  We got it here in Altadena too.
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By Ellie Viray, Realtor, GRI
(Deasy Penner Podley)
Driving down Altadena Drive, you are going to see several miles of signs saying "SLOW DOWN ALTADENA."The residents of Altadena community along Altadena Drive and nearby streets has gotten together to discuss the issue on fast drivers on this road.  The East Village Homeowners have been working hard relating to the traffic and road issues of Altadena Drive.  Realizing how fast drivers were going, a campaign to have these signs were started.  Good Job.  These signs made me notice and slow down too. 
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
Some people have contacted me about Victor Wright and haven't seen some of his links.   A new article in the Pasadena Journal was published this week. To see it you can go to http://www.pasadenajournal.com/id30.html#story2 You can also go to www.victorwright.comVictor was in very good spirits today as I sat and talked to him and his brother, Dexter. He and his mother are looking forward to all of the upgrades in their home.
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
I just got back from Victor's house.  Big difference from a week ago. The home is in the middle of being painted. The kitchen is almost complete. The bathroom is almost ready for light fixtures and a couple of new windows have been installed.  However, it still looks a bit strange with 2 white vinyl windows with panes and the rest are wood single hung windows painted in a brick color. Hmmmmmm. They are still contemplating whether they will be able to have enough funds available to replace the flooring in some of the rooms.  It would be a crying shame if that can't be done!!!  I'm still challenging every Realtor out there to donate ANYTHING.  A check for ANY amount can be sent to Victor Wright, c/o Linda Lane-White, Keller Williams Realty, 445 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105.  Fund...
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
Bring the family!  On Tuesday, May 13th at 7pm at the Altadena Library on Mariposa and Santa Rosa and on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30pm at the Bob Lucas Branch at 2659 N Lincoln, Magician, Allen Oshiro, will perform some amazing magic tricks. Allen is a Magic Castle member and 1st place winner of the Magic Corner Battle of the Magicians.This will be fun - guaranteed!!!!
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