78 East Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
78 East Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Property Description
RARE SIERRA MADRE OPPORTUNITY — SPACIOUS HOME + BRAND-NEW PERMITTED ADU! Welcome to 78 E. Highland Ave, a beautifully updated single-level property in the heart of sought-after Sierra Madre. Offering 5 bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms, and exceptional flexibility, this home is ideal for families, multi-generational living, or investors seeking additional income potential. The main residence features 3 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, and over 1,700 sq. ft. of living space, including a newly permitted 540 sq. ft. addition. The open-concept kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, flowing seamlessly into the inviting living room with a cozy fireplace. The spacious primary suite offers an updated en-suite bathroom, custom closet, and patio doors leading to a modern deck, perfect for enjoying the fresh Sierra Madre air. Beautiful wood shutters and luxury vinyl waterproof flooring complete the home. AND THEN THERE'S THE ADU! A brand-new, fully permitted 1,200 sq. ft. ADU features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a modern open-concept kitchen, living area, and central heating and air. This versatile space is perfect for extended family, guests, a private office, or exploring rental-income opportunities. For investors and potential short-term-rental buyers, the separate ADU offers exciting possibilities, subject to applicable city regulations and requirements. The rear garage, accessible with limited side access, provides additional potential as a studio, office, gym, or creative workspace. With a pre-plumbed bathroom, the space offers even more possibilities with your finishing touches. Parking is a major bonus, with a two-car driveway plus plenty of convenient street parking, making it easy to accommodate family, guests, or occupants of the additional living space. Located near Sierra Madre's charming downtown village, enjoy local shops, restaurants, cafés, and community attractions. Whether you're looking for a beautiful family home, a multi-generational property, or an investment with additional income potential, 78 E. Highland Ave offers space, flexibility, and opportunity in one of the area's most desirable communities.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Sierra Madre · Single Family Residence
Listed 12.2% below the median closed sale of $2,050,000. Price per sqft ($619) is a 13% discount to closed comps ($710). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
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Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Grandview Avenue | Sierra Madre | 1912 | 5 | 5 | 2,563 | 8,750 | $780 | $2.00M | 87 | 88 |
| 109 Grandview | Sierra Madre | 1915 | 5 | 4 | 3,150 | 10,253 | $889 | $2.80M | 27 | 87 |
| 325 Grandview Avenue | Sierra Madre | 2025 | 4 | 4 | 3,005 | 8,289 | $832 | $2.50M | 185 | 82 |
| 703 Manzanita | Sierra Madre | 1894 | 4 | 2 | 2,856 | 10,509 | $692 | $1.98M | 101 | 80 |
| 154 Lima Street | Sierra Madre | 1950 | 6 | 2 | 2,493 | 11,020 | $560 | $1.40M | 116 | 79 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2,813.4 | 9,764.2 | $750.6 | $2.13M | 103.2 | |||
| Median | 2,856 | $2.00M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 620 Baldwin Court | Sierra Madre | 2025 | 08/11/2026 | 4 | 5 | 3,076 | 10,089 | $2.29M | $2.05M | $666 | 0.90 | 215 | 88 |
| 155 Grandview | Sierra Madre | 1950 | 06/23/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,463 | 9,765 | $1.70M | $1.70M | $689 | 1.00 | 27 | 83 |
| 347 Grove Street | Sierra Madre | 1922 | 05/06/2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,530 | 10,258 | $2.19M | $2.11M | $834 | 0.96 | 46 | 83 |
| 340 Toyon | Sierra Madre | 1962 | 09/03/2026 | 4 | 4 | 2,602 | 12,023 | $2.10M | $2.10M | $806 | 1.00 | 48 | 79 |
| 700 Highland Avenue | Sierra Madre | 1964 | 08/19/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,410 | 8,017 | $1.30M | $1.34M | $556 | 1.03 | 68 | 76 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.2 | 3.6 | 2,616.2 | 10,030.4 | $1.86M | $1.86M | $710.2 | — | 80.8 | ||||
| Median | 2,530 | $2.05M | $2.05M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.