Home of the Day: 1910 Craftsman in Altadena mixes old and new

A wide front porch with sweeping eaves marks the entrance of this 1910 Craftsman residence on a little more than half an acre in Altadena. Box-beam ceilings, period hardware and double-paned doors and windows are in keeping with the original style, while more progressive features include a modernized kitchen and wired solar. Outdoors, a mix of mature trees provides cover for the expansive grounds.

Location: 351 East Calaveras St., Altadena, 91001

Asking price: $1,849,500

Year built: 1910

House size: 4,502 square feet, six bedrooms, 3.75 bathrooms

Lot size: 0.58 acres

Features: Oak flooring, double-paned Anderson doors, beamed ceilings, veranda, living room with brick fireplace, updated kitchen, family room, sitting room/library, master bedroom with period tile, landscaped grounds, mature trees, entertainer’s patio, gazebo with spa and barbecue, solar

About the area: There were 94 homes sold in the 91001 ZIP Code over the last 90 days at a median sale price of $442 per square foot, according to Redfin. The median list price for that area is $423 per square foot.

Agent: Michael Dilsaver, (626) 696-4806, Partners Trust

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