239 E Pentagon Street
Altadena, CA, 91001
$1,170,000
MLS: P1-26766
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,480
Lot
0.18 ac
Year Built
1949
MLS #
P1-26766
Days on Market
0
Listed
Apr 22, 2026
Description
Gracefully tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this privately hedged and thoughtfully landscaped elegant residence serves as a peaceful retreat. Surrounded by mature trees, the charming facade showcases timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship, offering a lifestyle of exceptional comfort and versatility.The expansive living room serves as the heart of the home, anchored by a dramatic fireplace and large windows that bathe the space in natural light. French doors open to a serene patio, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The updated kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring a picture window, butcherblock counters, and a premium Villeroy & Boch apron sink. The home offers two generously sized bedrooms with stunning mountain views, complemented by a refined bathroom. A unique highlight is the central, covered, open-ended breezeway, providing a cool, shaded lounging spot during warm afternoons. Across the breezeway is a dedicated flexible bonus room with a bathroom--perfect for an office or a creative studio--ensure ample space for modern needs. Outside, the grounds feel like a private secret garden, featuring a newly planted succulent garden with drip irrigation and a new fence.Meticulously upgraded with over $100k in improvements, the home boasts a new roof, new insulation, new Andersen windows, new central air, refinished hardwood floors, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Having been spared by the Eaton fire, the property has been professionally tested and fully remediated for total peace of mind.Located moments from local favorites like Betsy's, Mia, Stumptown, Kismet, and Homestate, this home is also perfectly positioned near Christmas Tree Lane and scenic hiking trails. This is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey sanctuary in a premier location.
Location
Altadena, Los Angeles County, CA 91001
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Georges Rouveyrol · Sotheby's International Realty
Payment estimate
$8,427
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $117,000 · Loan: $1,053,000
- Principal & Interest
- $6,470
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,219
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $439
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Today's Rates
As of Apr 23, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.23%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.58%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Altadena home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $40,950 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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