1485 E Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,340 sqft

Property Description

Designed and built by Wallace Neff, AIA for his wife Louise, the Neff Honeymoon Cottage is a treasure in Altadena. Beautifully sited on a large lot, this piece of Altadena history has been exquisitely maintained and preserved, and remarkably survived the Eaton Fire in 2025. Tucked behind mature hedges with a lush green lawn and framed by eucalyptus trees, the house is immediately recognizable as Neff's signature Spanish Colonial Revival style. A meandering path leads to the alcove front porch, an intimate greeting and a glimpse into the romance that lies beyond the front door. The front door opens to the stately living room with a beamed ceiling, warm red clay tile floors that prove there is beauty in age, an open staircase, and a decorative fireplace. Almost everywhere you look there are architectural details of interest, including arched doorways and windows, wrought iron sconces, and clever things like original interior wood shutters--you feel enveloped in history and immediately know the care that went into designing this house. To the left is the formal dining room with a sunny window out to the front yard; the authenticity of the hand troweled plaster walls that are featured in this room and throughout the home, are pronounced. The adjacent kitchen was sensitively remodeled

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

February 6, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 7, 2026 at 1:08PM

Listing Office:

Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic : 626-440-5100

Listing Agent:

Matt McIntyre : 626-943-7321

MLS ID:

CRP1-25755

Interior

• General: Family Room
• Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeRefrigerator
• Laundry: In Garage
• A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
• Heating: Central
• Fireplace: Living RoomFireplace

Exterior

• General: Back YardFront Yard
• Pool: None

Construction

• General: 2

Location

• Originating MLS: CRMLS
• County: Los Angeles

Lot

• Zoning: 5846021031
• View: None

Utilities

• Utilities: Other Water/SewerNatural Gas Connected
• Water: Other
• Sewer: Other

Financial

• Source: CRMLS