$1,899,000

503 E Mendocino, Altadena, CA 91001

5 beds |
4 baths |
3,046 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1919
0.39acre lot
2 car garage
$623/sqft
Listed 4 days ago

Property Description

Just moments from iconic Christmas Tree Lane, beyond private automatic gates and a sweeping circular drive, this updated Mid-Century Ranch reveals itself as a rare Altadena compound: serene, refined, and thoughtfully reimagined for modern living. Set on an expansive lot, this property offers two impeccably renovated residences that feel established yet sophisticated, completed with uncompromising attention to detail. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, centered around a beautiful open kitchen designed for both daily living and elegant entertaining. Light pours through the interiors, accentuating clean lines, curated materials, and a seamless indoor outdoor flow. Every upgrade has been executed with intention, delivering a level of polish rarely found in homes of this era. A detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath ADU/guest house provides exceptional versatility, ideal for multi-generational living, extended stays, executive-level home office, or private retreat space. Between the two residences, a tranquil courtyard is anchored by a built-in bbq and intimate jetted pool creating a boutique resort ambiance perfect for quiet evenings or curated gatherings. Centrally located in one of the community's most cherished pockets, this estate feels remarkably secluded offering rare space and

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 27, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 3, 2026 at 11:09PM
Listing Office:: Seven Gables Real Estate : 626-538-1636
Listing Agent:: Carol Bush : 626-226-6535
MLS ID:: CRAR26035892

General: Family RoomUpdated Kitchen
Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeRefrigerator
Laundry: Laundry ClosetOtherInside
Flooring: TileWood
A/C: Other
Fireplace: Living RoomFireplace

General: Front YardOther
Style: Ranch
Pool: In Ground
Parking: AttachedOther

General: StuccoWood Siding1

HOA Amenities: 0.0
Originating MLS: CRMLS
School District: Pasadena Unified
County: Los Angeles

Zoning: 5840009025
View: Mountain(s)

Utilities: Natural Gas Available

Source: CRMLS

This listing courtesy of Carol Bush , Seven Gables Real Estate

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Location

Schools Nearby

Altadena Arts Magnet School

743 E Calaveras St, Altadena, CA, 91001

Grades KG-5

0.33 miles away

Charles W. Eliot Arts Magnet Academy

2184 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA, 91001

Grades 6-8

0.62 miles away

John Muir High School

1905 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103

Grades 9-12

1.44 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.