579 Sunset Drive, Altadena, CA 91001

About this property

Set high in the Foothills on a quiet cul-de-sac, this gently sloping 9,062 square foot site offers an exceptional opportunity to build in one of Altadena's most sought-after neighborhoods. Just moments from Farnsworth Park and the area's renowned trail network, it captures the essence of foothill living: clear mountain air, the scent of chaparral, and a peaceful setting with sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains, the valley below and unforgettable sunsets. A 1,692 square foot home once occupied the site, and under the Altadena Community Standards District guidelines, a new residence of nearly 3,000 square feet plus a separate ADU may be permissible. Both Phases I and II of cleanup and debris removal have been completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the parcel now qualifies for express lane rebuilding, streamlining the path to new construction.

Listing description from the January 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$570,000

Sold January 2026 · listed $585,000, orig. $625,000, on market October 2025 · MLS #P1-24770 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Steve Haussler · Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty · Contact: steve@haussler.com · Bought with: Wesley Earley · Equity Union

$767,000

Sold December 2014 · listed $799,000, on market October 2014 · MLS #14798153 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Joseph Babajian · Listing Office: Rodeo Realty - Beverly Hills · Contact: 310-724-7100 · Bought with: William Flannigan · Zip Realty, Inc.

$550,000

Sold April 2014 · listed $570,000, orig. $440,000, on market November 2013 · MLS #SR13241388 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Froylan Candelario · Listing Office: The Real Estate Plaza · Contact: 818-892-9314 · Bought with: Outside Agent · Southland Regional Reciprocal

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