490 E Highland Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA, 91024
$749,000
MLS: AR26202295
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq Ft
897
Lot
0.13 ac
Year Built
1946
MLS #
AR26202295
Days on Market
10
Listed
Sep 15, 2026
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.
Location
Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, CA 91024
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Julie Bencosme · Century 21 Village Realty
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$5,859
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $74,900 · Loan: $674,100
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.03% as of Sep 24, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $4,498
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $780
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $281
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Today's Rates
As of Sep 24, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.03%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.42%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Sierra Madre home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $26,215 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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