In April of 2015 Trulia.com reported median homes sales prices gained 4.5% in Altadena, California between January 2015 to April 2015 to $627,000, from the previous quarter, and jumped 12.0% from the same time in April of 2014. An average home listing price in Altadena, California on Trulia was higher 7.7% to $826,917 for week ending April 29, 2015 from previous week, and up 9.5% compared week ending April 08, 2015. An average square foot for homes appriciated 4.0% to $420 in April of 2015 from April of 2014 in Altadena, California.For more complete detailed information about market trends at Altadena, California on April 29, 2015, please CLICK HERE 05/12/2015

Altadena CA Pine Ridge Condos For Sale and Market Update This is a market update for the Pine Ridge condominium complex in Altadena including those available on the market for sale as well as closed transactions so far in 2015 with a comparison to full year sales results from 2012 to 2014.    All statistical information for the Lake Avenue complex is from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions. Pine Ridge was built in 1981 and consists of 44 single and two level condos in a gated tree-dotted complex.  The units range in size from one to two bedrooms, up to two baths and feature fireplaces, patio or balcony areas and inside laundry connections.   The grounds offer mature landscaping, pool, spa and lounge area with the San Gabriel Mountains as a beaut... 05/11/2015

Altadena CA Homes in Gated Community La VinaFirst Quarter 2015 Market Update  This is a market update of Altadena homes in the gated community of La Vina.   I will share homes for sale, in escrow and sold during the first quarter of 2015.  Statistical information has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the neighborhood. Located just north of Pasadena against the San Gabriel Mountains, La Vina is a guard gated community of homes which were built beginning in the late 1990s through the early 2000s in Altadena.  Altadena is an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.  La Vina offers a rare opportunity to own a relatively newer home in a planned community of single family homes with one or two story floor plans.  They rang... 04/25/2015

In March of 2015 Trulia.com reported median homes sales prices decreased 8.0% in Altadena, California between December 2014 to March 2015 to $585,000, from the previous quarter, but gained 6.9% from the same time in March of 2014.  An average home listing price in Altadena, California on Trulia was higher 3.4% to $769,528 on March 04, 2015 from previous week, but dropped 3.5% from week ending on February 11, 2015. An average square foot for homes appriciated 9.6% to $434 in March of 2015 from March of 2014 in Altadena, California.  For more complete detailed information about market trends at Altadena, California on March 04, 2015, please CLICK HERE 03/16/2015

Altadena CA La Vina Gated Community Market Update 2014   This is a recap of homes for sale and in escrow in the La Vina gated community in Altadena along with sales for 2014.   Altadena is located in unincorporated Los Angeles County just north of the city of Pasadena with the San Gabriel Mountains as a backdrop. It is a rare opportunity to live in a gated community of newer(homes were built in 1997 and after).     The single family homes feature either single or two story floor plans ranging in size from approximately 2100 to over 5000 square feet.   The exteriors are inspired by early California architecture and many of the homes have mountain or valley views.     Your introduction to La Vina is through the 24 hour guard gated entrance.  The gated community features beautiful landscap... 01/19/2015

In January of 2014 Trulia.com reported median homes sales prices were down 2.8% in Altadena, California between October 2014 to January 2015 to $602,000, from the previous quarter, but higher 9.5% from the same time in January of 2014.  An average home listing price in Altadena, California on Trulia lost 1.6% to $690,463 on January 07, 2015 from previous week, and fell 8.3% from week ending on December 17, 2014. An average square foot for homes jumped 6.9% to $448 in January of 2015 from January of 2014 in Pasadena, California.  For more complete detailed information about market trends at Altadena, California on January 07, 2015, please CLICK HERE 01/14/2015

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Altadena CA | Christmas Lights at The Balian House and Christmas Tree Lane     If you are in the greater Los Angeles County area during the holiday season, I believe you should make the trip to Altadena near the San Gabriel Foothills to see two of the most spectacular display of Christmas lights.  I wrote of both of these in an earlier post Seeing The Christmas Lights In and Around Pasadena CA December 2014.     Balian House is located on Mendocino Lane at the corner of Glenview Terrace just east of Allen Avenue.   Even without holiday lights and the vintage decorations, Balian House is a stand-out in a neighborhood of impressive homes.   The large mansion features various vignettes celebrating the season along with thousands and thousands of bright lights.       West of Balian House, n... 12/19/2014

In December of 2014 Trulia.com reported median homes sales prices were up 4.2% in Altadena, California between September 2014 to December 2014 to $638,000, from the previous quarter, and jumped 15.7% from the same time in December of 2013.  An average home listing price in Altadena, California on Trulia decreased 0.5% to $751,960 on December 3, 2014 from previous week, and dropped 6.6% from week ending November 12, 2014. An average square foot for homes gained 5.5% higher to $442 in December of 2014 from December of 2013 in Altadena, California. For more complete detailed information about market trends at Altadena, California on December 3, 2014, please CLICK HERE 12/16/2014

In August of 2014 Trulia.com reported median homes sales prices were up 1.2% in Altadena, California between August 2014 to November 2014 to $634,500, from the previous quarter, and higher 0.7% from the same time in November of  2013.  An average home listing price in Altadena, California on Trulia was higher 3.9% to $743,612 on November 5, 2014 from previous week, and gained 1.2% from week ending October 15, 2014. An average square foot for homes was 6.5% higher to $443 in  November of 2014 from November of 2013 in Altadena, California.  For more complete detailed information about market trends at , California in November of 2014, please CLICK HERE 11/10/2014

Altadena  CA | La Vina Homes in a Gated Community For Sale Oct 2014   This is a recap of homes for sale in the Altadena gated community of La Vina.      Information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) as of October 12, 2014.        La Vina is a guard gated community in the unincorporated Los Angeles County area of Altadena just north of Pasadena adjacent to the San Gabriel Mountains.      The community consists of single family homes with one or two story floor plans with approximately 2100 to over 5000 square feet.  Construction began in the 1997 and continued into the early 2000s.      The exteriors reflect a variety of California-inspired architectural styles with many of homes taking advantage of pretty mountain or valley views.         In a... 10/12/2014

Here’s the market update for Altadena Homes for Sale (East of Lake Ave.) for the week ending 9/27/14:  It's a Seller’s Market, Here's why:  1.5 months supply of homes trending 16 Homes available total  The 6 month numbers are as follows:  Average Sale Price: $941,779  Median Sale Price: $901,000   Average Days on Market: 42  Average Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 101.91  Of Special Note this week: Looking back to 1 year ago, the market here in Altadena East of Lake Avenue has shown relative stability, with the average price of a home sale rising by $44,000 and the median being up by $64,000, which points to more sales in the higher price bracket. Average days on the market is down slightly from 47 to 42, while, contradictory to that is the sale price to list price ratio dropping from a... 09/29/2014

In August of 2014, Trulia.com reported median homes sales price was jumped 2.5% to $625,000 in Altadena, California between May 2014 to August 2014 from the previous quarter, and higher 0.8% from the same time in August of 2013.  An average home listing price on Trulia was lower 3.4% to $739,295 on August 20, 2014 from previous week, and an average square foot for homes in Altadena, California was $429 on August 20, 2014. For more complete detailed information about market trends at Altadena, California in August 20, 2014, please CLICK HERE 09/06/2014

In August of 2014, Trulia.com reported median homes sales price jumped 14.1% in Altadena, California between May 2014 to July 2014 to $640,000, from the previous quarter, and increased of 6.8% from the same time in July of 2013.  An average home listing price on Trulia was 1.5% lower to $721,961 on July 30, 2014 from previous week. An average square foot for homes in Altadena, California was 10.1% higher to $435 in July of 2014 from July of 2013.  For more complete detailed information about market trends at Altadena, California in July of 2014, please CLICK HERE 08/09/2014

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Altadena CA Homes For Sale and Mid-Year 2014 Real Estate Update     This is a recap of Altadena homes for sale along with a mid-year update for real estate activity for this foothill community.      Altadena is not a city and is unincorporated Los Angeles County just north of the city of Altadena nestled against the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The zip code for the area is 91001.     The hillside community offers a diverse mix of neighborhoods including The Meadows nestled in an idyllic setting, Historic Jane’s Village in West Altadena, the planned community of La Vina, modern homes built in the 1940s designed by architect Gregory Ain called Park Planned Community and others.  Architectural diversity is alive in Altadena where you will find homes ranging from modest ranch to ... 07/13/2014

Altadena CA La Vina Gated Community Homes for Sale and Market Update   This is a recap of Altadena homes for sale in the guard gated community of La Vina.  All statistical information is from our local multiple listing(mls) as of July 9, 2014.   Located just north of Pasadena against the San Gabriel Mountains, La Vina is a gated community of homes which were built beginning in 1998 through the early 2000s in Altadena. Altadena is an unincorporated area with the Los Angeles County zip code 91001.   La Vina offers a rare opportunity to own a relatively newer home in a planned community of single family homes with one or two story floor plans which range in size from approximately 2100 to over 5000 square feet reflecting California’s architectural roots of Spanish, Mediterranean and Crafts... 07/10/2014

Smoke Detectors can give you a false sense of security Ionization type or "the cheap alternative - photoelectric". So many people have fallen into the trap of just looking at the price of an item and taking the lowest priced item... not always the best as in any business quite often you get what you pay for. For the small price difference go with the Ionization type and do yourself a favor. The photoelectric type don't always see the smoke quick enough and when they do you may find that you can't see your way out of the structure. Ionization type smoke detectors are typically more responsive to flaming fires and therefore might very wall be a better solution for your family. If you are an agent and notice your listing doesn't have smoke detectors, then you decide to purchase some and in... 05/03/2014

I purchased a 1924 tudor-style home in Altadena, CA from a homeowner who had inherited his childhood home. As I see too often, there were family "friends" living in the property, rent free, and to say they weren't taking care of the property is an understatement.   Click here to see the rest of the story and before & after pictures 03/26/2014

  Altadena CA - La Vina Gated Community Homes For Sale Update 01.28.14     This is a summary of homes in the gated community of La Vina for sale as well as a summary of closed transactions for 2013 with a comparison to 2012.   All statistical information is gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) as of January 28, 2014.     The community is located in Altadena which is an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.   Homes were built from 1997 to the early 2000s.        Located just north of Pasadena with the San Gabriel Mountains as a backdrop, La Vina is a rare opportunity to live in a relatively newer home community in the West San Gabriel Valley in Altadena.        The guard gated community consists of single family homes with one or two story floor plans with appro... 01/28/2014