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  • Single Family
  • 7 Beds
  • 7 Full Baths
  • 4,299 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 hours ago

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1688 E Mendocino,Altadena, CA 91001

1688 E MendocinoAltadenaCA91001

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    1688 E Mendocino,Altadena, CA 91001
    1688 E MendocinoAltadenaCA91001
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Read this before you tour another Altadena home. Craftsman character and charm, built new.. But First the offer that is too good to refuse that is paired with this home. 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. The seller may offer a concession toward a 2-1 temporary interest rate buydown, reduced payments in the first two years. Payments may reflect mid to high 3 equivalent rates in year one, depending on loan terms and buyer qualifications. Ask the listing agent how it pairs with permanent financing options, including sub 6 permanent buy downs and programs for self-employed buyers. Minutes from the 210 Freeway and 15 to Old Town Pasadena. In 2025 the Eaton Fire took the home on this lot. What stands here is a complete rebuild. Permitted, and done right. Drive these streets and you pass framing and scaffolding, most of it a year from move-in.. not this one 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. 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, LG appliances, double oven, a spacious island with bar seating, and a wet bar with built-in beverage center. 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. 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.

Full Property Details for 1688 E Mendocino

General

  • Price: $2,499,990
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: SR26180268
  • Updated: 8/17/2026
  • Days on Market: 1 days
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry, Office, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Foyer, Kitchen, Great Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Primary Suite, Galley Kitchen, Primary Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Sump Pump, Living Room Balcony, Wet Bar, Living Room Deck Attached, High Ceilings, Wired for Sound, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Quartz Counters, Open Floorplan, Block Walls, Wired for Data, Home Automation System, Storage
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Electric, Family Room, Den
  • Appliances: High Efficiency Water Heater, Double Oven, Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 7

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 7

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level, Washer Hookup

Additional Information

  • Pool Description: None
  • Spa Description: None

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Open Patio, Patio, Deck

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Parking Space, Garage (Two Doors)

Location

  • County: Los Angeles
  • Driving Directions: Heading East from 210 Fwy, L on Lake Ave, R on Mendocino

School Information

  • School District: Pasadena Unified
  • Elementary School: FRANKL
  • Middle School: CHWEL
  • High School: JOHMUI

Community

  • Community Features: Golf, Biking, Mountainous, BLM/National Forest, Street Lights, Suburban

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Dual, Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Heating Type: Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Utilities

  • Sewer: None
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Colonial
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Foundation: Seismic Tie-Down, Slab
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Entry Location: front
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Stories Description: Two
  • Square Feet: 4,299
  • Year Built: 2026
  • Year Built Source: Builder
  • Property Condition: Turnkey

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Guest House Detached, Two on a Lot

Lot Features

  • Property View: Panoramic
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2322
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,116
  • Lot Size Source: Builder
  • Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, 2-5 Units/Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinkler System, Back Yard, Lawn

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Insulation, Roof, HVAC, Water Heater, Windows
  • Energy Generation: Solar

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $581.53

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard

Listed by eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc., Brandon Ilic

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Schools serving 1688 E Mendocino

School District:Pasadena Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Daniel Webster
2101 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104
K-51.2 mi
Charles W. Eliot Middle School
2184 Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
6-80.9 mi
Pasadena High School
2925 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107
9-122.1 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1688 E Mendocino Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
8/17/2026
Listed
$2,499,990
31.58%
MLS
10/18/2018
Sold
$1,900,000
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Tax History for 1688 E Mendocino

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,512
-30%
$1,102,131
-47%
2024
$17,841
-24%
$2,077,923
2%
2023
$23,494
4%
$2,037,181
2%
2022
$22,674
5%
$1,997,238
2%
2021
$21,585
4%
$1,958,077
1%
2020
$20,705
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$1,938,000
2%
2019
$20,763
99%
$1,900,000
112%
2018
$10,437
1%
$897,600
2%
2017
$10,333
18%
$880,000
19%
2016
$8,745
7%
$739,398
8%
2015
$8,181
2%
$686,487
2%
2014
$8,013
681%
$673,041
1090%
2013
$1,026
—
$56,559
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1688 E Mendocino, Altadena, CA 91001 (MLS# SR26180268) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms. 1688 E Mendocino is currently listed for $2,499,990 and was received on August 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 1688 E Mendocino? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Altadena? You can browse all Altadena real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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