Lisa Candiotta

490 E Highland Avenue

Sierra Madre, CA
$ 749,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 897
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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.

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  • Price
  • $ 749,000
  • City
  • Sierra Madre
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • Los Angeles
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Sierra Madre
  • Lot Size
  • 0.1344 Acres
  • Zip
  • 91024
  • Sqr Footage
  • 897
  • Year Built
  • 1946
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • AR26202295
Listed By: Julie Bencosme with Century 21 Village Realty; 626-202-8502
Data Source: California Regional MLS (CRMLS)

Features

General

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

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Temecula, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/15/2026 Listed $749,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 91024

Price
AVG $1.9M
$750K
Year Built
AVG 1957
1946

Areas That We Cover

490 E Highland Avenue Sierra Madre, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $749000 with 897 sqft and a lot size of 0.1344 Acres Acre(s). 490 E Highland Avenue Sierra Madre has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1946. The property's zip code is 91024 which is in Sierra Madre, CA

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