1688 E Mendocino
Altadena, CA 91001
Listing broker / agent: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. · Brandon Ilic · 661-609-3445 · CRMLS
MLS # SR26180268 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 10:26 UTC
About this property
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.
Property details
- MLS number
- SR26180268
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 7 Beds • 7 Baths
- Living area
- 4,299 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2322 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 2026
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 61
Building
- Year built
- 2026
- Year built source
- Builder
- Architectural style
- Colonial, Craftsman
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Foundation
- Slab, Tie Down
- Condition
- Turnkey
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 7
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Pantry
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, High Efficiency Water Heater, Sump Pump
- Interior features
- Wet Bar, Balcony, Block Walls, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Electric, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
- Fireplace
- Den, Dining Room, Electric, Family Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage, One Space
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Deck, Open, Patio
- Lot features
- Two To Five Units Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Lot size source
- Builder
- Property outlook
- Panoramic
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- None
- Utilities
- Sewer Not Available
- Community features
- Biking, Golf, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Street Lights, Suburban
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Franklin
- Middle / junior school
- Charles W Eliot
- High school
- John Muir
- High school district
- Pasadena Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charles W. Eliot Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Altadena | 6–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Altadena Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Altadena | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Webster Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.2 mi |
| Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.3 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Secondary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.6 mi |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–8 | 2.0 mi |
| Washington Elementary STEM Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 2.1 mi |
| Pasadena High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 9–12 | 2.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,299,990
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,499,990
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $2,499,990
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:44 | $2,299,990 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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