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.
Property Details
Price:
$749,000
MLS #:
AR26202295
Status:
Pending
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
656sierramadre
Listed Date:
Sep 15, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
897
Lot Size:
5,855 sqft / 0.13 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1946
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Schools
School District:
Pasadena Unified
Interior
Appliances
None
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring
See Remarks
Heating
Wall Furnace
Laundry Features
In Garage
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Architectural Style
Mid Century Modern
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Community Features
Curbs, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Foothills, Street Lights, Park
Covered Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Yard
Parking Features
Garage, RV Access/Parking
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch
Roof
Composition
Spa Features
None
Stories
1
View
Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Financial
Map
Community
- Address490 E Highland Avenue Sierra Madre CA
- CitySierra Madre
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code91024
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Sierra Madre as of Oct 21, 2026
30
Single Family Listed
78
Avg DOM
701
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,613,943
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 490 E Highland Avenue Sierra Madre CA is a Single Family for sale in Sierra Madre, CA, 91024. It is listed for $749,000 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 897 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1946. The current price per square foot is $835. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Sierra Madre is $701. The average listing price for Single Family in Sierra Madre is $1,613,943.
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