717 W Sacramento Street, Altadena, California 91001, Altadena, 91001 - 3 bed, 1 bath
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Altadena, California 91001
This property presents a High-Potential Investment Opportunity with a List Price of $795,000—positioned well above the $744,578 Fair Market Value by -6%. Featuring a Fair Condition Rating, this probate sale requires a full interior rehab, specifically targeting the kitchen and living areas. The detached two-car garage offers significant ADU Potential for rental income. Located near the San Gabriel Mountains, this asset is ideal for Fix-and-Flip Investors or Contractors seeking a value-add project in a prime Altadena location.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 717 W Sacramento Street Subject | $795,000* List Price | 3 | 1 | 1,178 | $632 | - |
A 2211 1/8 Casitas Avenue Sold | $670,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,036 | $647 | 0.4 mi |
B 349 Laun Street Sold | $718,500 | 3 | 1 | 1,190 | $604 | 0.6 mi |
C 579 Alberta Street Pending | $700,000 List Price | 2 | 1 | 1,020 | $686 | 0.3 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1947 and explicitly marketed as a 'fixer,' the property shows significant deferred maintenance including peeling exterior paint and a weathered facade. The listing notes the kitchen is 'ready to be transformed' and the home is a probate sale, indicating original or aged systems and a need for a full interior rehab.
The detached two-car garage provides a significant opportunity for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) conversion, offering potential for rental income or increased multi-generational living space.
Ideally situated near the San Gabriel Mountain hiking trails, Eaton Canyon, and the Rose Bowl, this property offers easy access to both outdoor recreation and the amenities of Old Pasadena.
As a probate sale where court confirmation is not required, buyers can benefit from a more efficient and predictable closing process compared to traditional probate transactions.
The property is explicitly marketed as a fixer home requiring significant renovations, particularly in the kitchen and living areas, which will necessitate a substantial post-purchase investment.
With only one bathroom serving a three-bedroom layout, the current configuration may be insufficient for modern family needs and could limit the property's immediate marketability.
3 bed + 1 bath fixer home with ADU potential in Altadena. Home boasts 1,178 sq. ft. of living space with plenty of room to make it your own. The front door opens to the living and dining area featuring hardwood floors and a fireplace. The dining area flows into the kitchen, which is ready to be transformed. The kitchen has direct access to the backyard creating a layout well suited for indoor-outdoor living. The third bedroom has been opened to the kitchen and is currently used as a dining room, offering flexibility to continue as additional living space or reconfigure to suit your needs. The bathroom features a separate shower and jetted tub. Dedicated laundry area is conveniently placed inside the home. Outside, the detached two-car garage offers ADU potential. The backyard is ready to become the perfect space for entertaining, gardening or relaxing. Home in the heart of Altadena is nearby the hiking trails of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Eaton Canyon Natural Area, the shops and restaurants of Old Pasadena, the Rose Bowl, Huntington Library and Descanso Gardens. Probate Sale. Court Confirmation NOT Required.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,178 | 2,007 |
| Lot Size | 5,694 | 9,310 |
| Price | $795.0K | $1.36M |
| Price per sq ft | $675 | $755 |
| Built year | 1947 | 1951 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 12 | 54 |
Jul 10, 2026
$795,000
Initial Listing
Oct 21, 1993
$147,500
Public Record