597 W Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001 - Photo 1

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$785,597

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
877 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to your next project at 597 West Mendocino Street! This Traditional 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is making its debut on the market for the first time since 1975. With 877 square feet of living space set on a generous 7,805 square foot lot, this property is bursting with potential for those with a creative eye and a flair for innovation.Imagine transforming this residence into a true SHOW PIECE, featuring inspiring views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Surviving the January Eaton Canyon fires, this home stands resilient and ready for your personal touch. The open floor plan includes a dining area perfect for hosting gatherings, and the full bathroom boasts a relaxing soaking tub.Step outside to discover a LARGE backyard complete with fruit trees, a handy shed, and plenty of space for outdoor activities. The one-car garage provides additional storage and is bolted to the foundation, ensuring stability. With full copper plumbing, a new water heater, and central heating, many essential updates are already in place. Plus, enjoy the convenience of a separate laundry room with extra storage.Located near the vibrant Old Town Pasadena, you'll have easy access to shopping, hiking trails, and the iconic Rose Bowl. Commuting is a breeze with proximity to the 210 freeways.This property invites you to bring your imagination, innovative ideas, and dreams to life. Please note, no blind offers will be presented to the seller. Come see the potential and make this charming home your own!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 597 W Mendocino St

General

Sold For: $785,597
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRMLS
MLS ID: P1-24376
Added to Site: 134 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Attic, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Living Room
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Unfurnished, Tile Counters, Copper Plumbing (Partial), Ceramic Counters, Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace(s): None
Eating Areas: L-Shaped Dining Area
Appliances: None
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Laundry: Inside, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room

Additional Information

Pool Description: None
Spa Description: None

Exterior

Deck/Patio: Concrete

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage (Single Door), Concrete, Driveway

Location

County: Los Angeles
Driving Directions: 210W Frwy - Off on Lincoln Avenue and proceed North. Left onto W Mendocino Street - Home will be on the right(north side).
Direction Faces: South

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Single Family Residence
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Stories/Levels: One
Stories Description: One
Square Feet: 877
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1946
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Fixer, Termite Clearance, Repairs (Cosmetic)

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

Property View: Mountain(s)
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1792
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Description: Back Yard, No Sprinklers, Front Yard
Fencing (Description): Block, Chain Link

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $895.78

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard

Listed by Compass, Nancy L McSween
Sold by Nourmand & Associates-BW, Abdo Faissal

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Schools

Schools serving 597 W Mendocino St

School District:Pasadena Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Charles W. Eliot Middle School 2184 Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001	6-8	1.9 mi
John Muir High School 1905 N. Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103	9-12	1.2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 597 W Mendocino St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/19/2025

Sold

$785,597

27.74%

MLS

10/02/2025

Listed

$615,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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597 W Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001 (MLS# P1-24376) is a Single Family property that was sold at $785,597 on November 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 597 W Mendocino Street? 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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