868 W Calaveras
Altadena, CA 91001
Listing broker / agent: OMEGA REAL ESTATE · Alyssa O'Connor · 909-418-7719 · CRMLS
MLS # CV26207050 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 15:12 UTC
About this property
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.
Property details
- MLS number
- CV26207050
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,172 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1675 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1927
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 8
Building
- Year built
- 1927
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Glass, Concrete, Plaster, Stone
- Roof
- Flat, Spanish Tile
- Foundation
- Raised
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
- Appliances
- Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Stone Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Accessibility features
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Grab Bars, Accessible Doors
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Driveway, On Street
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Exterior features
- Awnings, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Privacy, Wrought Iron
- Property outlook
- Mountains, Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Foothills, Hiking, Mountainous, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school
- John Muir
- High school district
- Pasadena Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Altadena | K–8 | 0.5 mi |
| OCS - South (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Altadena | K–8 | 0.6 mi |
| La Canada High (school website, opens in a new tab) La Canada Unified · La Canada | 7–12 | 0.7 mi |
| Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Altadena | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| John Muir High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 9–12 | 1.2 mi |
| Paradise Canyon Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) La Canada Unified · La Canada | Not reported | 1.6 mi |
| Alma Fuerte Public (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Pasadena | K–8 | 1.7 mi |
| Aveson School of Leaders (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | K–5 | 1.7 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
- $929,900
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $929,900
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:59 | $929,900 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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