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 in line with the median closed sale of $950,000. Closed comps sold at 102% of list — strong seller's market.
Price Position
Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3098 Thurin Avenue | Altadena | 1948 | 3 | 3 | 1,133 | 6,534 | $883 | $999,990 | 58 | 80 |
| 135 Woodbury | Altadena | 1960 | 3 | 2 | 1,140 | 8,660 | $754 | $859,000 | 12 | 79 |
| 380 Dearborn Street | Pasadena | 1916 | 2 | 1 | 1,244 | 7,500 | $816 | $1.01M | 12 | 76 |
| 2243 Casitas | Altadena | 1965 | 3 | 2 | 1,358 | 7,386 | $626 | $850,000 | 81 | 76 |
| 1900 Mentone Avenue | Pasadena | 1947 | 3 | 2 | 1,031 | 6,719 | $946 | $975,000 | 12 | 76 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1,181.2 | 7,359.8 | $805 | $939,798 | 35 | |||
| Median | 1,140 | $975,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 605 Ventura Street | Altadena | 1954 | 10/19/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,330 | 6,084 | $950,000 | $935,000 | $703 | 0.98 | 96 | 82 |
| 2573 El Sol | Altadena | 1947 | 11/19/2025 | 3 | 2 | 1,178 | 5,799 | $1.05M | $989,000 | $840 | 0.94 | 37 | 81 |
| 2603 Windsor Avenue | Altadena | 1946 | 11/25/2025 | 2 | 2 | 1,228 | 7,657 | $799,000 | $799,000 | $651 | 1.00 | 28 | 73 |
| 715 Mountain View Street | Altadena | 1926 | 01/28/2026 | 2 | 1 | 884 | 16,237 | $950,000 | $950,000 | $1,075 | 1.00 | 49 | 73 |
| 660 Devirian | Altadena | 1926 | 02/19/2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,876 | 8,933 | $850,000 | $990,000 | $528 | 1.17 | 35 | 66 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1,299.2 | 8,942 | $932,600 | $932,600 | $759.4 | — | 49 | ||||
| Median | 1,228 | $950,000 | $950,000 | ||||||||||
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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.