3 2/1 2,340 0.318 1923
Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built

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About this Property

Designed and built by Wallace Neff, AIA for his wife Louise, the Neff Honeymoon Cottage is a treasure in Altadena. Beautifully sited on a large lot, this piece of Altadena history has been exquisitely maintained and preserved, and remarkably survived the Eaton Fire in 2025. Tucked behind mature hedges with a lush green lawn and framed by eucalyptus trees, the house is immediately recognizable as Neff's signature Spanish Colonial Revival style. A meandering path leads to the alcove front porch, an intimate greeting and a glimpse into the romance that lies beyond the front door. The front door opens to the stately living room with a beamed ceiling, warm red clay tile floors that prove there is beauty in age, an open staircase, and a decorative fireplace. Almost everywhere you look there are architectural details of interest, including arched doorways and windows, wrought iron sconces, and clever things like original interior wood shutters--you feel enveloped in history and immediately know the care that went into designing this house. To the left is the formal dining room with a sunny window out to the front yard; the authenticity of the hand troweled plaster walls that are featured in this room and throughout the home, are pronounced. The adjacent kitchen was sensitively re

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MLS Listing Information

MLS #

CRP1-25755

MLS Source

California Regional MLS

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Dining Room

Formal Dining Room

Family Room

Other

Fireplace

Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Laundry

In Garage

Cooling

Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air

Heating

Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Pool

None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Garage/Parking

Other, Garage: 0 Car(s)

Contact Agent

Matt McIntyre

Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

License #: 01844466

Phone: (626) 943-7321

Neighborhood: Around This Home

Neighborhood: Local Demographics

1485 E Mendocino St is a Single Family Residence in Altadena, CA 91001. This 2,340 square foot property sits on a 0.318 Acres Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 2 full and 1 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,600,000 and was built in 1923. This address can also be written as 1485 E Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001.

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Matt McIntyre, (626) 943-7321