2185 N Roosevelt Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
Listing broker / agent: COMPASS · Samuel Darahdgian · CRMLS
MLS # P1-28898 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 05:49 UTC
About this property
An exceptional opportunity returns to the market. This beautifully transformed northeast Altadena treasure offers classic charm, seamlessly merging with modern luxury. From the moment you arrive, the warm and welcoming entryway draws you into a timeless living room and sophisticated formal dining room, perfect for hosting or simply enjoying quiet moments. The home features three en-suite bedrooms and a chic powder room for guests. The versatile den can also be used as a home office, equipped with a cozy fireplace and views of the beautifully landscaped backyard. At the heart of the home lies a fully remodeled kitchen with a well-designed butler's pantry. The sunlit breakfast nook is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed, casual meal or sip that morning coffee while overlooking the lush greenery. Every inch of this home has been thoughtfully updated: a new roof, updated electrical system with an upgraded panel, new plumbing throughout, and a powerful 5000-ton air conditioning unit to keep you cool year-round. Additional highlights include a large tankless water heater, newly designed bathrooms, elegant marble fireplaces, and fresh landscaping that elevates the home's curb appeal. Move-in ready and brimming with character, this home is an inspired blend of timeless elegance and modern convenience - ready to welcome you home.
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-28898
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 2,160 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2348 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1947
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 30
Building
- Year built
- 1947
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 2
- Quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Den, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Den, Living Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Patio
- Lot features
- Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- See Remarks
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Community features
- Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.0 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Secondary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.5 mi |
| Pasadena High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 9–12 | 1.6 mi |
| Charles W. Eliot Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Altadena | 6–8 | 1.6 mi |
| Norma Coombs Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | K–5 | 1.7 mi |
| Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.8 mi |
| Altadena Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Altadena | K–5 | 1.9 mi |
| Don Benito Fundamental (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | K–5 | 1.9 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
- $1,849,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,849,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:56 | $1,849,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Altadena
Active residential homes for sale in Altadena, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
9 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 07:17 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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