Address
490 E Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA
Price
$ 749,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#AR26202295
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLos Angeles
- CitySierra Madre
- Area Sierra Madre
- Zip91024
- Style
- Year Built1946
- Price$ 749,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage897
- Lot Size0.1344 Acres
Data Source:
California Regional MLS (CRMLS)
Property Description
Prime Sierra Madre Fixer with ADU Potential & Endless Value! Uncover a rare opportunity nestled against the San Gabriel Foothills in highly sought-after Sierra Madre! Positioned in a serene, tree-lined neighborhood, this classic fixer offers the ultimate blank canvas for contractors, investors, or buyers looking to design their dream home from the ground up. Featuring a solid footprint and generous lot, the property provides incredible bones, natural character, and substantial upside potential. A major highlight is the oversized detached two-car garage, offering tremendous ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) potential for potential rental income, a guest house, or expanded living space. Bring your vision, contractor, and design ideas to capitalize on the soaring land values and peaceful lifestyle that make Sierra Madre one of the area's most coveted destinations. Just minutes from vibrant downtown Sierra Madre shops, local dining, hiking trails, and top-rated schools.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed $749,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 897 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Unknown |
| Heating | Wall Furnace |
| Cooling | Wall/Window Unit(s) |
| Utilities | See Remarks |
| Roof | Composition |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Front Porch |
| Architectural Style | Mid-Century Modern |
| Pool Features | None |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Electric | 220 Volts in Garage |
| View | Mountain(s),Neighborhood |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Community Features | Biking,Curbs,Dog Park,Foothills,Hiking,Park,Street Lights |
| County | Los Angeles |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Contingency | Please no blind offers. Please text Julie @626-202-8502 or Andy @626-921-5621 for questions or showings. Offer deadline is Thursday, September 24th @5pm. |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Trust |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Canon Ave/Coburn Ave |
| City | Sierra Madre |
| Entry Location | 1 |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| High School District | Pasadena Unified |
| Number Of Units Total | 1 |
| MLS Area | 656 - Sierra Madre |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 5855 |
| Listing Terms | Submit |
| Spa Features | None |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Property Condition | Fixer |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | false |
| Lease Considered Y/N | false |
| Structure Type | House |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Tax Lot | 21 |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | SIERRA MADRE |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Eat-in Kitchen,Jack and Jill Bath |
|---|---|
| Flooring | See Remarks |
| Fireplace Features | None |
| Total Stories | 1 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | false |
| Laundry Features | In Garage |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Garage,RV Access/Parking |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Yard |
| Water Source | See Remarks |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Lot Size Area | 5855 |
| Spa | false |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1344 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Private Pool | false |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Road Frontage Type | City Street |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 91024
Price
Year Built
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