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1688 East Mendocino, Altadena, CA 91001

$2.30M7bd · 7ba · 4,299 sqft
Lot 10,116 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•77d on market•MLS# SR-26180268

Property Description

Prime Altadena - 1688 E. Mendocino sits in Altadena's historic Country Club Park neighborhood, a residential enclave developed in the 1910s around the Altadena Town & Country Club and Golf Course, just down the street. Neighboring homes on the block date from the 1920s through the early 1950s, many over 3,000 SF, which marks this as an established, generous-lot pocket rather than a tract. From the house, it's minutes to Eaton Canyon trailheads, Pasadena's Lake Avenue and Old Town corridors, and the 210. Proximity to Pasadena have always made this one of east Altadena's most desirable addresses. Walk in to a grand entrance, soaring ceilings and bright natural light. The floorplan is well thought out and totally usable. LED lighting and waterproof laminate throughout. The kitchen features quartz counters, solid wood cabinetry, fully electric stainless steel appliances, double oven, a spacious island with bar seating, and a wet bar with built-in beverage center. Fire proof siding James Hardie fiber cement siding is noncombustible and carries a top-tier Class A fire rating. Double reinforced foundation. Home was built ground up. A large walk-in pantry adds storage. Built-in surround sound carries through kitchen, family room and dining. The formal living room features an electric fireplace and custom built-ins with tankless water heating. This seller is offering a move-in ready new build and help with your payment with an 800 2 bed 2 bathroom ADU for multi-generational living. Minutes from the 210 Freeway and 15 to Old Town Pasadena. Safety was not an afterthought: fire sprinklers, fire-resistant siding, built-in alarm, camera pre-wiring. Fully electric with owned solar and battery storage, separate HVAC per level, dual-glazed thermal windows. Owned solar & batteries. Every bedroom is en-suite, pre-wired for television, with built-in closet shelving. Nobody waits, nobody shares. Baths feature scratch-resistant porcelain tile, bidet toilets, handheld fixtures and frameless glass. One upstairs bath includes a soaking tub. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath with freestanding soaking tub, rainfall shower with handheld, two vanities, two walk-in closets, one with a center island, and private balcony access. Then the part most listings cannot offer at any price. A detached garage with EV charging port adjoins an ADU with separate power metering and its own laundry hookups. Separate utilities, separate laundry, separate entrance.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 2026

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
2026
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Heating
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling
Central Air, Dual, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, None
View
Panoramic
Flooring
Laminate
City
Altadena
Zip Code
91001
County
Los Angeles
Listed byeXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc., Brandon Ilic

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$11,630.00
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$1,839,992
Total Interest
$2,346,808
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$4,186,800
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

1688 East Mendocino, Altadena, CA 91001

Altadena · Single Family Residence

$2.30M
Luxury Tier
Beds
7
Baths
7
Sqft
4,299
Lot
10,116 sqft
Year
2026
$/Sqft
$535
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
View: city✓

Listed 9.6% below the median closed sale of $2,545,000. Price per sqft ($535) is a 25% discount to closed comps ($716). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $2.30M· $535/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $2.54M
−$245K (−9.6%)
Active comps
vs active median $2.19M
+$105K (+4.8%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $824
−$289 (−35.1%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
539 Punahou StreetAltadena2026442,6189,116$838$2.19M10866
1062 Beverly WayAltadena2026432,3138,086$930$2.15M4566
1604 Woodglen LaneAltadena1961332,79925,805$892$2.50M8352
2195 Mendocino LaneAltadena1950563,80623,564$627$2.39M1850
32 Las Flores DriveAltadena1940432,39214,840$834$2.00M9348
Total: 5 · Average4.03.82,785.616,282.2$824.2$2.25M69.4
Median2,618$2.19M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
2393 Allen AvenueAltadena193007/29/2026664,45911,706$2.10M$2.00M$4470.9514169
1108 Mariposa StreetAltadena202606/25/2026332,4975,911$2.05M$1.98M$7910.965663
2954 Zane Grey TerraceAltadena199504/16/2026564,58334,996$2.73M$2.58M$5620.9416061
1299 BostonAltadena193007/06/2026443,3049,001$2.60M$2.64M$7981.0115058
1724 Loma Alta DriveAltadena200007/01/2026432,59617,512$2.50M$2.54M$9801.025657
Total: 5 · Average4.44.43,487.815,825.2$2.35M$2.35M$715.6—112.6
Median3,304$2.54M$2.54M

Market Analysis

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AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.