3345 N Marengo Ave., Altadena, CA 91001

$2,750,000 Asking Price

5 beds
3 baths
3,630  sqft
Built in 1925

Historic English Revival Estate in coveted Altadena. This substantial home is characterized by creamy plaster, heavy wood timber, natural wood shingles, and promises to charm visitors at first sight. Located in the unique Farnsworth Park neighborhood the home is surrounded by a collection of diverse architecture, strong sense of place, nature and privacy, locally owned shops and eateries, access to the historic park, and the Echo Mountain trailhead. 3345 Marengo was completed in 1925 by Carl A. Escherich, a contractor, who built the house as his own home which he shared with his wife Elsa, an artist and writer, and their children. Private and gated, this proud English Revival style home is situated at the top of the hill away from the hustle and bustle on a 26,136 square-foot property with views of the beautiful San Gabriel mountains. Entertaining is to be expected, given the homes welcoming architecture, large Living Room with barrel-vaulted ceiling, spacious Kitchen with lively vintage tile, formal Dining Room, and spaces that open to the gracious outdoor terraces, decks, pool, and gardens. Upstairs the home boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Downstairs there is a bedroom and bath. The primary bedroom and ensuite bath are warmed by a fireplace and an abundance of original wood built-ins. Each bedroom has its own unique feature two of them with access to the beautiful upstairs balcony that is perfect for sunsets. Rounding out the property is a connected Music Studio/Media Room with separate entrance that is poised and waiting for its next occupants to fill it with music and j

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic Fan,Balcony,Beamed Ceilings,Recessed Lighting,Tile Counters
Laundry:
Kitchen
Flooring:
Tile,Wood
A/C:
Central Forced Air,Whole House Fan
Heating:
Forced Air Unit
Fireplace:
FP in Living Room
Disability Feature:
Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)

Exterior

General:
Stucco,Shingle Siding
Style:
Craftsman,Craftsman/Bungalow,English
Pool:
Below Ground,Private,SolarHeat,Heated Pool
Parking:
Driveway, Parking spaces: 5

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Story

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0
Originating MLS:
California Regional MLS
County:
Los Angeles

Lot

Zoning:
5833001009
View:
Mountains/Hills
Fencing:
Average Condition

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
California Regional MLS

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Vanessa Withers

About Altadena, CA

Housing

Number of Units
12,584
Median Home Value
$836,615
Median Rent
$1,646

24.08% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.07% are vacant.

Commute

Car
62.03%
Public Transportation
3.61%
Walk to Work
1.98%
Work from Home
30.87%
Other
0.83%

The median travel time to work is 22 minutes.

People

Population
34,802
Median Age
44.50
Median Household Size
2.99

Education

High School
14.86%
Associate’s Degree
8.64%
Bachelor’s Degree
23.24%
Graduate Degree
23.66%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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