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521 Alta Vista Drive

Sierra Madre, CA 91024

3 beds
2 baths
1,288 sqft
5,131 sqft lot
$815 per sqft
1935 build
– on site

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Welcome home to this quintessential Canyon property with stunning views of city lights and mountain vistas. Immerse yourself in the charm of wrap-around decks, picturesque windows, and French doors. The living room features high open beam ceilings and a gorgeous River rock fireplace. The kitchen and dining area exude charm with a Garden window and French door that seamlessly blend the indoors with the outdoors. The primary bedroom and full-size bathroom are conveniently located on the main level, with two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. The lower level offers a cozy den or office with a Franklin stove. The artistry of the landscape design was inspired by Disneyland, with enchanting landscape lighting throughout the front yard ,backyard and side yard. Unique, custom cobblestone approach with colored paver driveway. Fantastic inlaid concrete block walls with artistic charm and whimsey. Additionally, this property includes a one car garage and space for an additional 4-5 cars in driveway.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Lisa Baum / Compass / 626-627-6773

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 3, 2025 •

MLS# AR24045774 —

The Building

Year Built:

1935
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Total Number Of Units:

1
Roof:

Asphalt
Structure Type:

House
Stories Total:

3
Entry Level:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls

Interior

Features:

Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached
Levels:

Two
Entry Location:

ground
Eating Area:

Area
Flooring:

Wood
Room Type:

Living Room
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Living Room, Gas
Laundry:

Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1288.00

Location

Directions:

North on Mountain Trail, Right on Sturtevant, left on Alta Vista
Latitude:

34.17101700
Longitude:

-118.04089900

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

SRR1-CUP*
Lot Features:

Back Yard, Front Yard
Lot Size Area:

5131.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.1178
Lot Size SqFt:

5131.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

City Lights, Mountain(s)
Fencing:

Wood
Fence:

Yes
Road Frontage:

City Street
Additional Parcels:

No
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

4305.01
Tax Tract:

2456
Tax Lot:

341

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

5764024009

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Sewer Paid
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater
Included:

Yes

Schools

Elementary:

SIEMAD
Elementary School:

Sierra Madre
Middle School:

Sierra Madre
Middle School:

SIEMAD
High School:

Pasadena
High School:

PASADE
High School District:

Pasadena Unified

The Community

Features:

Foothills, Hiking
Association:

No
Pool:

None
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

No
Spa Features:

None
Assessments:

No
Assessments:

None

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Driveway - Combination, Garage - Single Door
Parking Spaces:

5.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Uncovered Spaces:

4.00

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Utility Costs

$188/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
7/14/24 Jul 14, 2024		BRIDGE	$998,000
6/14/24 Jun 14, 2024	Relisted	CRMLS_CA	$998,000
4/11/24 Apr 11, 2024	Pending	CRMLS_CA	$998,000

House Sold on 4/3/2025

$1,050,000

Listing provided by broker:

Lisa Baum

Compass

626-627-6773

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Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS_CA and Compass. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 05:20 on Apr 21.

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521 Alta Vista Drive

Sierra Madre, CA 91024