Altadena, CA

SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER - GET READY FOR THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES.

Farnsworth Park located in Altadena, CA at 568 E. Mount Curve Ave. offer concerts during the summer months.

The first concert is scheduled on June 14 Saturday.

The Altadena Sheriff's Station and the LA County Deparment of Parks and Recreation host the concerts and at NO COSTS to the public.

The Altadena Sheriff's Station which is located at 780 E. Altadena Drive, aside of overseeing public safety in the community, they have hosted number of events in Halloween and Christmas.

Information on the concerts, check at the Events and Update Website at www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com.

Come to Beautiful Altadena and Enjoy the Fun with US.

It's not Christmas yet, but we know how fast a year goes by, right?

In Altadena, there is a street call the Christmas Tree Lane where each year, a "Lighting Ceremony" is held in December.

Christmas Tree Lane is located between Altadena Drive and Woodbury Road on Santa Rosa Avenue.

In 1886, the Woodbury Family who were the founders of Altadena planted 134 deodar trees on this lane which would lead to the entrance of the mansion which were in plan to be built. Well, the home was never built but the trees grew and grew, and "housed" the Santa Rosa Ave.

In 1920, first tree lighting event took place. Christmas Tree Lane is listed in the national Register of Historic Places, and California Historic Landmakr No. 990.

The Christmas Tree Lane Association, a non profit group, has worked with dedicated volunteers and people who donate to put this event up each year. The lighting occurs on 2nd Saturday of December. This event brings throusands of visitors to the street. It is absolutely beautiful to see the colorful lights dancing with the deodar trees.

However, this wonderful history bringing the joy of Christmas and spirit yearly may be seeing a "DARK LANE" soon. There have been lack of volunteers and not enough interest from the community. It is sad to see that not only this site but we see more or more events closing its door due to lack of funds, help and interest. In March and April, volunteers are needed to take the lights down.

If you are interested in learning more, and would like help, you can contact the CTLA - Christmas Tree Lane Association at (626) 403-1123. Check the website too.

Here is the report from Pasadena Assn. of Realtors, ITECH MLS, on Altadena Real Estate Market.

March 17 through March 24, 2008

8 New Listings

4 Pending/In Escrow 2786 Highview was on the market for 12 days.

3 Back up/In Escrow 2286 Navarro was on the market for 8 days, 443 Alameda 14days, and 522 W. Palm 17 days.

4 Closed Sale 1260 Midwick was on the market 21 days.

There are definitely homes selling quickly, and it only tells us that, if a home is PRICED RIGHT and the consumer SEE THE HOME VALUE, it is going to sell fast. It may even bring MULTIPLE OFFERS.

How long should a buyer wait? Do you consult a psychic? Do you trust the media? Do you trust your friends and families to help you out on your decision? If you see that a home has 75% of what you like/need, a good value, good price, chances are someone else is thinking the same too.

I recently wrote about the San Gabriel Mountains and Janes Village in Altadena, CA. Pictures obviously speaks more than thousands of words, so here are few pictures of my neighborhood, San Grabriel Mountain and the cottages located in Janes Village. Altadena is minutes from Old Town Pasadena, very fashionable area with new condo & shopping/retail stores. Being in Altadena, you can enjoy the quiet, nature, and a bit rusticness. And if you want the city life, it's 5 or so minutes away!

Beautiful Altdena - More Pictures To Come!!!

How is Altadena real estate market doing in the last 7 days.

Here are the information from the PFAR Itech MLS as of March 4, 2008;

19 properties are showing active.

3 properties are showing as back up offers.

8 properties are showing as pending (in escrow).

4 properties have closed transaction.

Out of the 4 sold properties, the following homes sold quite fast:

1531 Braeburn Rd. Altadena. Closed at $1,299,000 Days on Market was 17 days. (sold 100% list price)

3355 Florecita Dr. Altadena. Closed at $590,000 Days on Market was 7 days. (sold 99.16% list price)