About 490 E Highland Avenue
Prime Sierra Madre Fixer with ADU Potential & Endless Value! Uncover a rare opportunity nestled against the San Gabriel Foothills in highly sought-after Sierra Madre! Positioned in a serene, tree-lined neighborhood, this classic fixer offers the ultimate blank canvas for contractors, investors, or buyers looking to design their dream home from the ground up. Featuring a solid footprint and generous lot, the property provides incredible bones, natural character, and substantial upside potential. A major highlight is the oversized detached two-car garage, offering tremendous ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) potential for potential rental income, a guest house, or expanded living space. Bring your vision, contractor, and design ideas to capitalize on the soaring land values and peaceful lifestyle that make Sierra Madre one of the area's most coveted destinations. Just minutes from vibrant downtown Sierra Madre shops, local dining, hiking trails, and top-rated schools.
Open House
Features of 490 E Highland Avenue
| MLS® # | AR26202295 |
|---|---|
| Price | $749,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1.00 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 897 |
| Acres | 0.13 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 490 E Highland Avenue |
|---|---|
| Area | SIERRA MADRE (91024) |
| City | Sierra Madre |
| County | Los Angeles |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 91024 |
Amenities
| Utilities | See Remarks |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Parking | Garage |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| View | Mountains/Hills,Neighborhood |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
| Pool | N/K |
Interior
| Appliances | N/K |
|---|---|
| Heating | Wall/Gravity |
| Cooling | Wall/Window |
| Fireplace | No |
| Fireplaces | N/K |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Stories | 1 Story |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Curbs |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 15th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Century 21 Village Realty |
|---|