Marvelous Midcentury Retreat!Tucked into the highly sought-after Meadows neighborhood, this bright and beautifully updated midcentury pool home offers the perfect blend of style, space, and serenity. Elevated on a gentle knoll, the home welcomes you through a striking black slate foyer into a sunlit living room framed by expansive picture windows overlooking the lush front yard.Designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining, the home features a generously sized dining room with walls of sliding glass doors that open seamlessly to the backyard, pool, and hillside beyond. The adjacent family room flows into a spacious kitchen complete with abundant storage and a charming breakfast nook wrapped in corner windows.The thoughtful floor plan includes three bedrooms, highlighted by a private primary suite, along with a full bath and a second bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms line the front hallway, offering comfort and flexibility for guests, work, or creative space.Set moments from scenic trails, The Meadows is beloved for its peaceful atmosphere, starlit skies, and close-knit community feel--an ideal setting for those seeking both nature and connection.Welcome to The Meadows.
For sale
Listing Provided by: COMPASS
$1,400,000
4520 El Prieto Rd, Altadena, CA 91001
3beds
1,938sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,407,900 Zestimate®
$722/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private primary suiteHillside beyondAbundant storageStriking black slate foyer
- 2 days |
- 508 |
- 38 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Gregory Stanton DRE #01482973 626-644-4760,
COMPASS,
Melea Johnston-Avrach DRE #01954945 310-430-9106,
COMPASS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26959
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Center Hall, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Galley Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Galley Kitchen
- Flooring: See Remarks, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Multi-Sided
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,938 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Park: Loma Alta
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 5863019004
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Hiking
Location
- Region: Altadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $722/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $109,767
- Annual tax amount: $2,319
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Trust Deed
- Inclusions: pool vacuum/hose, pool net, dishwasher, range, oven, stove vent
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,407,900
$1.34M - $1.48M
$5,649/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000$722/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-26959 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2021 | Listed for rent | $5,000$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,319 +17.2% | $109,767 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,978 +3.7% | $107,616 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,907 +5.8% | $105,507 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,802 +9.3% | $103,439 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,649 +2.9% | $101,412 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,603 | $100,373 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,603 +6% | $98,406 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,512 | $96,478 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,512 +1.2% | $94,588 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,494 +3.6% | $92,734 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,443 +1.9% | $91,342 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,416 | $89,554 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $87,403 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $85,690 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $85,051 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $85,254 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $83,584 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $81,946 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $80,340 |
| 2005 | -- | $80,340 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $77,222 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $75,807 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $74,322 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $71,439 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$8,285/mo
Principal & interest
$6908
Property taxes
$1377
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 91001
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Altadena Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Eliot Arts MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 4/10John Muir High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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