Altadena Real Estate Company - Steve Aranda, Realtor

07/16/2026

After the Eaton Fire, all of my custom made hats from Wellema Hat Company were destroyed, along with the company itself. Recently, I ordered replacements from Baron Hats, hat-makers for the movie industry. Here they are shaping after a fitting.

07/14/2026

Here's the least expensive single family home in La Crescenta - $799,000. Not too far from Altadena - 10 minutes from the old Jim's Burger's to be exact!

Award Winning Schools! Located on a charming street, this well-maintained two-bedroom, one-bath home represents one of the best values for a single-family home in La Crescenta's Blue Ribbon school district. Built in the 1950s, the home evokes a simpler era, where holidays were celebrated around the....

06/01/2026

My newest listing. 3 beds/2 baths for under $1M in Altadena. Less than it would have been 4 years ago. Less than it will be 4 years from now.

https://stephenaranda.realscout.com/homesearch/listings/p-3526-loma-view-altadena-91001-crmlsvow-596

05/19/2026

My new listing is one of the most affordable in the area! Click the link for info!

Affordable move-in or fixer with Upside! This fully gated El Sereno home sits north of Huntington Drive and boasts views, and a large lot with room to develop. With a little work you can add the touches you need to make this your own, or reimagine completely to maximize the value. Only blocks away f...

03/23/2026

In February there were 22 lots that sold in 91001. The average cost per square foot was $57.70 while the median was $61.06. The lowest priced was $420k and most expensive was $885k. But there are MANY variables that will affect cost, and square footage won't necessarily have a direct correlation to price. As always, the location of each specific lot will dictate the sale price. Primarily, costs are driven by how much the area still feels like a "neighborhood." Are there, in fact any neighbors left? Are there trees still standing? How buildable is the lot? Is the particular lot going to require any special assessment such as burying power lines? Is the lot easily accessible for heavy equipment? Depending on the answers to these questions a vacant lot will either command a premium, or be negatively impacted in terms of sale price. The best strategy to purchase something is to talk with an agent that is from the area and truly understands the building process to sort it all out.

03/09/2026

Here's another relatively affordable property I have for sale in Altadena. A light fixer in an area with lots of rebuilding going on. Message me with questions. https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/2555265R90702

01/15/2026

Hey Guys, here's something that might be interesting for someone who doesn't want to continue with the stress of rebuilding, but still wants to live in the community. It needs some work but by Altadena standards, this is affordable as heck.

MLS # PF26009554 – Light Fixer with Upside - 660 Devirian Place presents a rare opportunity to complete the thoughtful restoration of this 1926 classic located West of Lincoln Avenue in a quiet poc...

08/20/2025

04/24/2025

Not all sales are easy. This property had difficult tenants who didn't want to leave. After they left, the property was broken into and vandalized. After having spent a significant amount of money to repair it, the seller didn't accept the first and best offer we received just in case we received a better one. We didn't. When we finally accepted an offer, the appraiser was from out of the area and gave a bogus lowball appraisal. Only after challenging the appraisal did we finally crossed the finish line.

A great agent has the experience to stick with you through the ups AND the downs. He understands negotiation, and has the resources to keep working for you until the end.

04/18/2025

28 Offers. $200,000 over list. Market is still hot if you use the right agent.

Call me for details.