1688 E Mendocino

Read this before you tour another Altadena home. Craftsman character and charm, built new.. But First the offer that is too good to refuse that is paired with this home. This seller is offering a move-in ready new build and help with your payment with an 800 2 bed 2 bathroom ADU for multi-generational living. The seller may offer a concession toward a 2-1 temporary interest rate buydown, reduced payments in the first two years. Payments may reflect mid to high 3 equivalent rates in year one, depending on loan terms and buyer qualifications. Ask the listing agent how it pairs with permanent financing options, including sub 6 permanent buy downs and programs for self-employed buyers. Minutes from the 210 Freeway and 15 to Old Town Pasadena. In 2025 the Eaton Fire took the home on this lot. What stands here is a complete rebuild. Permitted, and done right. Drive these streets and you pass framing and scaffolding, most of it a year from move-in.. not this one Safety was not an afterthought: fire sprinklers, fire-resistant siding, built-in alarm, camera pre-wiring. Fully electric with owned solar and battery storage, separate HVAC per level, dual-glazed thermal windows. Owned solar & batteries. Walk in to a grand entrance, soaring ceilings and bright natural light. The floorplan is well thought out and totally usable. LED lighting and waterproof laminate throughout. The kitchen features quartz counters, solid wood cabinetry, LG appliances, double oven, a spacious island with bar seating, and a wet bar with built-in beverage center. A large walk-in pantry adds storage. Built-in surround sound carries through kitchen, family room and dining. The formal living room features an electric fireplace and custom built-ins. Every bedroom is en-suite, pre-wired for television, with built-in closet shelving. Nobody waits, nobody shares. Baths feature scratch-resistant porcelain tile, bidet toilets, handheld fixtures and frameless glass. One upstairs bath includes a soaking tub. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath with freestanding soaking tub, rainfall shower with handheld, two vanities, two walk-in closets, one with a center island, and private balcony access. Then the part most listings cannot offer at any price. A detached garage with EV charging port adjoins an ADU with separate power metering and its own laundry hookups. Separate utilities, separate laundry, separate entrance.