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Request Info2186 Mar Vista AveAltadena, CA 91001
Single Family · 6 Beds · 4 Full Baths · 2,811 Sq. ft. | 0.34 Acres$2,220,000
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2186 Mar Vista Ave Overview
- Time on Site:
- 279 days
- Visits:
- 0
On the market for the first time in nearly nine decades, this rare Altadena property combines architectural pedigree with exceptional potential. Designed by acclaimed architect Calvin Straub, the front residence serves as the centerpiece of a three-structure compound totaling approximately 3,000 square feet. Each building is thoughtfully arranged around a central garden and yard, enhanced by a tranquil pond. From the upper level of the rear residence, enjoy peekaboo views of Downtown Los Angeles on clear days. This distinctive property is not only rich in history and character but also an exceptional investment opportunity. Buyers can choose to restore and enhance the existing compound or reimagine the site with one or two larger residences. Located just moments from Downtown Pasadena, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the Rose Bowl, the property offers a rare blend of heritage, location, and development versatility in a highly desirable area. A rare opportunity to own this property, where history, character, and potential come together in a truly distinguished offering.
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2186 Mar Vista Ave Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 2,811
- Price/Sq.ft. $790
- Lot 0.34 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: False
Building Information
- Year Built: 1922
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County Or Parish: Los Angeles
- MLS Area Major: Altadena
Rent/Lease Information
- Land Lease: False
General Information
- Disclosures: None
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Property Condition: Repairs Major
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Zoning: LCR175
Interior
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 4
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 4.00
- Bedrooms Total: 6
General Information
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central, Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Gas
- Entry Location: Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Cement, Tile, Linoleum
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Heating: Forced Air, Wall Gas, Central, Fireplace
- Levels: Two
- Living Area: 2811
- Living Area Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Rooms: Attic, Breakfast Area, Living Room, Pantry, Dining Area
- Security Features: None
- Spa Features: Above Ground
- Spa: True
- Stories: 0
- Window Features: Bay Window, Double Pane Windows, Drapes/Curtains, Garden Window, Jalousie/Louvered, Mini Blinds, Screens, Window Blinds
Exterior
Parking Information
- Open Parking Spaces: 2
- Parking Total: 4
Lot Information
- Additional Parcels Description: False
- Lot Size Acres: 0.3445
- Lot Size Area: 15005
- Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Water Source: Meter on Property, Water District
Waterfront/View
- Waterfront Features: None
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Mid-Century
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Direction Faces: West
- Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Concrete Slab
- Roof: Composition, Rolled/Hot Mop, Shingle
General Information
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Fencing: Wood
- Horse: 0
- Other Structures: Other
- Pool Features: None
- Pool Private: False
- Sewer: In Street
2186 Mar Vista Ave Neighborhood
Community
91001 (ALTADENA) Demographics
45
Median Age
4,437
Population Density (per sq. mile)
55%
College Educated
$104,577
Estimated Median Income
9,463
Estimated Total Home Owners
2,997
Estimated Total Renters
76% / 24%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.2186 Mar Vista Ave Monthly Cost
2186 Mar Vista Ave Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
$1,725,762
Average List Price
$711
Average Price per Square Foot
19
Properties Sold
73
Average Days on Market
174
Properties for Sale
2186 Mar Vista Ave History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026Source: CRMLS | $2,220,000 11.1% |
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| 6/23/2026Source: TheMLS (CLAW) | $2,220,000 11.1% |
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| 3/7/2026Source: CRMLS | $1,999,000 -12.9% |
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| 3/7/2026Source: TheMLS (CLAW) | $1,999,000 -12.9% |
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| 1/7/2026Source: CRMLS | $2,295,000 -10.0% |
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| 1/7/2026Source: TheMLS (CLAW) | $2,295,000 -10.0% |
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| 9/23/2025Source: CRMLS | September 23, 2025 |
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| 9/23/2025Source: TheMLS (CLAW) | September 23, 2025 |