868 West Calaveras, Altadena, CA 91001
868 West Calaveras, Altadena, CA 91001
Property Description
Tucked away in the scenic foothills of Altadena, this charming Spanish-style home offers character, privacy, and plenty of space to make your own. Set behind a gated entry, the property welcomes you with distinctive architectural details, stone accents, low-maintenance front landscaping, and a long private driveway. One of the property’s standout features is the generous lot, offering an expansive backyard surrounded by mature trees and plenty of space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, recreation, or creating your own private retreat. A spacious concrete patio provides the perfect setting for gatherings, dining outdoors, or simply enjoying the Southern California weather. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Altadena foothills, the home enjoys beautiful mountain surroundings with nearby hiking and biking trails for those who love the outdoors. Conveniently located near NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the property combines a peaceful, tucked-away setting with access to one of the area’s most notable landmarks. With its gated grounds, spacious lot, mature trees, outdoor living potential, and desirable foothill location, this property presents a unique opportunity to bring your own vision and make this Altadena home your own.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Altadena · Single Family Residence
Listed 11.9% below the median closed sale of $1,055,606. Closed comps sold at 100% of list — strong seller's market.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 Maiden Lane | Altadena | 1921 | 3 | 1 | 1,186 | 8,799 | $670 | $795,000 | 3 | 92 |
| 781 Morada Place | Altadena | 1940 | 2 | 2 | 1,186 | 7,263 | $1,062 | $1.26M | 19 | 91 |
| 3269 Summit Avenue | Altadena | 1952 | 3 | 2 | 1,228 | 8,402 | $894 | $1.10M | 6 | 89 |
| 3098 Thurin Avenue | Altadena | 1948 | 3 | 3 | 1,133 | 6,534 | $883 | $999,990 | 31 | 84 |
| 2637 Olive | Altadena | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,387 | 5,592 | $862 | $1.20M | 45 | 78 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1,224 | 7,318 | $874.2 | $1.07M | 20.8 | |||
| Median | 1,186 | $1.10M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2358 Marengo Avenue | Altadena | 1927 | 09/10/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,216 | 6,336 | $899,999 | $855,000 | $703 | 0.95 | 64 | 96 |
| 2967 Casitas | Altadena | 1926 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,288 | 10,227 | $1.13M | $1.10M | $852 | 0.97 | 62 | 93 |
| 1124 Mariposa Street | Altadena | 1925 | 05/22/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,189 | 5,779 | $1.05M | $1.13M | $946 | 1.07 | 40 | 90 |
| 606 Sacramento Street | Altadena | 1919 | 09/23/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,088 | 8,648 | $1.05M | $1.06M | $970 | 1.01 | 26 | 88 |
| 2386 Glenrose Avenue | Altadena | 1946 | 09/10/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,245 | 7,466 | $875,000 | $885,000 | $711 | 1.01 | 52 | 88 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1,205.2 | 7,691.2 | $1.00M | $1.00M | $836.4 | — | 48.8 | ||||
| Median | 1,216 | $1.06M | $1.06M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.