Ranch

1981 Sinaloa Avenue

Altadena , CA 91001

MLS#: PF25081591

$1,649,000

Status: Active
Listing number: PF25081591
Listing provided by: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Golden Properties
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 7 days ago
On site: 3 months ago
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Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1947

Sq.Footage

1,823

Welcome to 1981 Sinaloa Avenue, a beautifully maintained Mid-Century Ranch nestled in the heart of South Central Altadena. Built in 1947, this single-level gem features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 well-appointed bathrooms, and 1,823 sq ft of living space, all on a generous 10,645 sq ft lot. Tastefully updated and fully remediated, this move-in ready home blends timeless design with modern comforts, including beautiful hardwood floors, a brand-new HVAC system with all-new ducting, and a detached garage with a large bonus addition—ideal for a home office, workshop, studio, or flex space. The expansive lot offers abundant possibilities: build an ADU, add a pool, or take advantage of RV or boat parking. The front and rear gardens are professionally landscaped for year-round enjoyment. Enjoy close proximity to hiking trails, local schools, and the charm of Altadena’s vibrant community. Note: The temporary debris removal site at Altadena Golf Course is in its final stages, with demobilization underway by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoration of the golf course is expected to begin in Fall 2025, marking a positive step in the area's recovery and revitalization.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Whole House Fan

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    3

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    3

  • Construction Materials

    Brick, Plaster, Stucco

  • Other Exterior Features

    Garden, Rain Gutters

  • Parking

    Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • View

    Mountain(s)

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.2444

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Ranch

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,649,000

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 823

  • Price/SqFt

    $904

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • Foundation Details

    Raised

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    134

  • Water Source

    Public

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Welcome to 1981 Sinaloa Avenue, a beautifully maintained Mid-Century Ranch nestled in the heart of South Central Altadena. Built in 1947, this single-level gem features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 well-appointed bathrooms, and 1,823 sq ft of living space, all on a generous 10,645 sq ft lot. Tastefully updated and fully remediated, this move-in ready home blends timeless design with modern comforts, including beautiful hardwood floors, a brand-new HVAC system with all-new ducting, and a detached garage with a large bonus addition—ideal for a home office, workshop, studio, or flex space. The expansive lot offers abundant possibilities: build an ADU, add a pool, or take advantage of RV or boat parking. The front and rear gardens are professionally landscaped for year-round enjoyment. Enjoy close proximity to hiking trails, local schools, and the charm of Altadena’s vibrant community. Note: The temporary debris removal site at Altadena Golf Course is in its final stages, with demobilization underway by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Restoration of the golf course is expected to begin in Fall 2025, marking a positive step in the area's recovery and revitalization.

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