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$7,500 / Month

2121 Garfield Ave

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Altadena, CA 91001

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626-243-3645

  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,424 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Hiking Trails
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property
2121 Garfield Ave
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About This Home

$7,500 deposit, Available Now

A true gem in the heart of south Altadena, just two doors north of Pasadena! Situated on over 25,000 sq ft of flat, usable land, this unique property offers endless possibilities with a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home featuring approximately 1,700 sq ft of living space. Previously operated as a licensed in-home daycare for up to 26 students, this property is perfectly set up for a Home Day Care Center, Preschool, Afterschool Program, Summer Camp, or anyone seeking expansive outdoor space and versatility. The home has been deep cleaned twice and features beautiful bamboo flooring throughout, tile flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms, central A/C and heat, and includes a range and dishwasher. The fully fenced property offers privacy and security with an electric gated driveway and a large, fairly new two-car recreational vehicle garage. Experience peaceful country-style living while still being conveniently located near all the amenities of Pasadena and surrounding areas. The massive half-acre lot provides incredible outdoor space for recreation, play areas, gardening, or future possibilities. Tenant to pay all utilities and maintain landscaping. Renter's insurance required. 3 years minimum MLS# SR26107895

2121 Garfield Ave is a house located in Los Angeles County and the 91001 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Pasadena Unified School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1911

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

3 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Family Room with Fireplace 1,424 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property

Laundry

Laundry in unit Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

Seller Considering Concessions Security Deposit $7,500 24-Month Minimum Lease Term Available 6/1/26 Tax Lot 1 Tax Tract Number 776 Assessor Parcel Number 5837016010

Lot Details

10,413 Sq Ft Lot No Common Walls Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

2 Car Garage

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Recreation

Hiking Trails

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $7,500

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Elia Maalouf | Equity Union
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    California Regional Multiple Listing Service
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Under 30 minutes

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City - Altadena

Altadena sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County, occupying a quiet stretch of elevated terrain directly north of Pasadena. As an unincorporated community, it operates with a distinct identity. It's closer to the rugged foothills than to the urban sprawl below, yet connected enough to make city access genuinely practical. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory anchors the western edge of the area, drawing a steady stream of scientists and researchers who appreciate the balance between a calm residential setting and proximity to major employment hubs. Caltech and Pasadena City College are both within a short drive, adding an academic presence to the broader community.

The housing stock here leans heavily residential, with tree-lined streets full of single-family homes and low-density properties that give the area a grounded, neighborhood feel.

Learn more about living in Altadena 
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Fuller Theological Seminary
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Pasadena City College
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Art Center College of Design
Drive: 10 min 4.2 mi
Caltech
Drive: 10 min 4.3 mi
2121 Garfield Ave is within 6 minutes or 2.6 miles from Fuller Theological Seminary. It is also near Art Center College of Design and Pasadena City College.
Schools
Richard Riordan Primary Center
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
136 Students
Nearby
Altadena Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
527 Students
Attendance Zone
Eliot Arts Magnet
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
407 Students
Attendance Zone
John Muir High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,206 Students
Attendance Zone
Pasadena Waldorf High School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
307 Students
Nearby
Harriet Tubman
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
14 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Altadena include Memorial Park Station, located 2.9 miles from 2121 Garfield Ave. 2121 Garfield Ave is near Bob Hope, located 17.3 miles or 27 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 27.7 miles or 45 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Memorial Park Station
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Del Mar Station
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Lake Avenue Station
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Allen Station
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Fillmore Station
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Glendale
Drive: 17 min 11.4 mi
El Monte
Drive: 23 min 12.6 mi
Union Station
Drive: 24 min 12.7 mi
Downtown Burbank
Drive: 19 min 13.5 mi
Cal State La Metrolink Station
Drive: 26 min 16.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Bob Hope
 Drive: 27 min 17.3 mi
Los Angeles International
 Drive: 45 min 27.7 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
69 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 2121 Garfield Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
1979-2005 N Lake
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Altadena Lincoln Crossing South
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Altadena Lincoln Crossing North
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
2121 Garfield Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
 Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Eaton Canyon Nature Center
 Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
Kidspace Children's Museum
 Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Huntington Botanical Gardens
 Drive: 13 min 5.4 mi
Descanso Gardens
 Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
2121 Garfield Ave has 5 parks within 5.6 miles, including Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Kidspace Children's Museum, and Eaton Canyon Nature Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Shriners Children's Southern California
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Drive: 10 min 5.5 mi
2121 Garfield Ave has 3 hospitals within 5.5 miles, the nearest is Huntington Memorial Hospital which is 3.9 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Los Angeles Air Force Base
Drive: 42 min 29.2 mi
Los Alamitos Army Airfield
Drive: 51 min 32.5 mi
Long Beach Naval Station
Drive: 56 min 40.0 mi
2121 Garfield Ave has 3 military bases within 40.0 miles, the nearest is Los Angeles Air Force Base which is 29.2 miles away and a 42 minute drive.

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