Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Altadena, CA

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    Ken Parsons profile picture
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    Ken Parsons

    Keller Williams Pasadena

    32 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.4%

    in Altadena, CA

    $978.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $730K - $6.8M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Matt Helganz

    Meridian Capital Real Estate

    22 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.32%

    in Altadena, CA

    $245.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $680K - $3M

    Price Range

    Jeff Russell profile picture
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    Jeff Russell

    Russell Realty Group - EXP

    29 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.46%

    in Altadena, CA

    $667M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $13.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Meg Middleman

    Century 21 Masters

    40 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.72%

    in Altadena, CA

    $439.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $5.5M

    Price Range

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    Carrie Benuska

    Keller Williams

    19 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.25%

    in Altadena, CA

    $132.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $1M - $4.1M

    Price Range

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    Peter Miller

    Equity Union Real Estate

    27 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.17%

    in Altadena, CA

    $363.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $6.9M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Amy Weber

    The Agency

    12 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.44%

    in Altadena, CA

    $230.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $780K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Edwin Ordubegian

    Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty

    28 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.84%

    in Altadena, CA

    $451.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $630K - $3.9M

    Price Range

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    vick tasmajian

    Beverly & Company

    12 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.37%

    in Altadena, CA

    $77.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $630K - $3.6M

    Price Range

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    Joel Fajardo

    Keller Williams Realty | Forward Luxury

    18 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.03%

    in Altadena, CA

    $113.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    George Ouzounian

    The Agency

    12 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.16%

    in Altadena, CA

    $261.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $950K - $6.5M

    Price Range

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    Grace Fogg Miranda

    Keller Williams World Media Center

    26 Years of experience

    94+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.29%

    in Altadena, CA

    $911.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $610K - $3.8M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Brent Ballard

    Anderson Ballard Companies

    23 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.42%

    in Altadena, CA

    $456.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $1M - $7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Donald La

    KW Executive

    13 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.69%

    in Altadena, CA

    $165.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $900K - $10.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kyle Draper

    eXp Realty

    13 Years of experience

    125+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $231.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $780K - $5.3M

    Price Range

    237

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Ivory Zhang

    Keller Williams Arcadia

    14 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $113.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $810K - $6.8M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Armine Amy Oganyan

    Keller Williams Beverly Hills

    10 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $23.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    34

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Valerie Maat

    Keller Williams

    22 Years of experience

    0+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $80K

    All-Time Sales

    1

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    2004

    Year Licensed

    Do Top Altadena Agents Sell Faster?

    The 18 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Altadena sell in a median of 31 days, compared with the Altadena market median of 37 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents31 days
    Altadena market37 days

    About 6 days faster (16% quicker than the Altadena market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Altadena agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Altadena market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Altadena?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Altadena sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    54Jan35Feb32Mar31Apr33May35Jun37Jul39Aug44Sep42Oct42Nov42Dec

    April

    Best month to sell

    31 days

    Typical time on market

    104.1%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Altadena, CA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.

    What These Numbers Mean for Altadena Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a median sale price of $1,412,231 and a median of 37 days on market, and reading those figures together with the competitive indicators tells a more complete story than either does alone. With 56.9% of homes selling above asking and an average sale-to-list ratio of 104.74%, sellers in Altadena still command meaningful pricing power, and the 27.9% share of listings leaving the market within two weeks confirms that well-positioned homes move quickly. At the same time, 20.0% of active listings have recorded a price reduction, a signal that overreaching list prices are being corrected rather than rewarded.

    The balance point sits with 2.7 months of supply against 66 active listings, 98 new listings, and 86 pending sales in the latest month. That is tight enough to keep negotiating leverage on the seller side for accurately priced, move-in-ready homes, yet loose enough that buyers can find room on properties that have lingered past the 37-day median. For a buyer, the practical takeaway is to compete firmly on the freshest inventory in 91001 and 91003 but to lean on the price-drop data when a listing ages. For a seller, the 20.0% reduction rate is the caution: price to the comparables from day one rather than testing a premium and chasing the market down.

    With 756 licensed agents operating locally, outcomes vary widely by representation, which is where verified performance data matters.

    What Altadena Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Altadena goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Altadena
    $381,900
    Median home price$1,412,231
    Down payment (20%)$282,446
    Loan amount$1,129,785
    Monthly payment (PITI)$8,911

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Altadena Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 37 days
    Sale-to-List Price 104.74%
    Price Trend (YoY) +51.8%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $8,911
    Principal & Interest
    $7,283
    Property Taxes
    $1,353
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,412,231 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Altadena Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $930,017
    Today $1,412,231
    +51.8%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 29 days
    Today 37 days
    +8 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 102.2%
    Today 104.74%
    +2.50%
    What this shift means: Year over year, the median sale price moved +51.8% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +2.50% and median time on market registered a +8 days change. Taken together, homes are still transacting near or above asking, but the longer marketing window means buyers have more time to evaluate before committing. For sellers, the message is that strong pricing outcomes remain achievable but now depend on precise positioning rather than a rushed market carrying every listing.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Altadena MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Altadena Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: measured negotiation results and depth of local experience. EffectiveAgents ranks 34 agents in Altadena out of 756 licensed locally, using verified transaction and review data rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Ken Parsons at Keller Williams Pasadena, has closed 1,075 transactions and $978.3M in all-time sales volume, a track record that matters in a market where 56.9% of homes sell above list. That kind of negotiation history is directly relevant when representing a buyer competing for the freshest inventory in 91001 or advising a seller in 91003 on how to price against the 20.0% share of listings that have already cut. Experience across both zip codes helps an agent read which submarkets support a firm ask and which reward patience. When comparing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study review patterns over time: consistency across dozens of closings, like the 148 reviews behind the top-ranked agent, signals repeatable performance rather than a favorable one-off.

    How We Rank Altadena Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Altadena market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: June 2026

    Altadena Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Altadena, CA?

    The top-ranked agent in Altadena, CA on EffectiveAgents is Ken Parsons at Keller Williams Pasadena, with 1,075 career transactions, 148 reviews, and $978.3M in all-time sales volume. Rather than relying on advertising, EffectiveAgents analyzes verified transaction records, closing outcomes, and review history across the 756 licensed agents in the area to identify 34 ranked performers. The best agent for you depends on your price range and target zip codes, so compare several ranked candidates against your specific goals before deciding.

    How were these Altadena real estate agents ranked?

    Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

    How many real estate agents are in Altadena?

    Our data covers 756 real estate agents serving the Altadena area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Altadena market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Altadena mean for sellers?

    Altadena's median sale price is $1,412,231 as of June 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Altadena?

    The median home in Altadena sells in about 37 days, though that figure reflects the middle of a wide range. Year over year, time on market registered a +8 days change, so timelines are running differently than they did last season. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes still sell fast, with 27.9% of listings going off the market within two weeks. Pricing accuracy, condition, and the 20.0% share of listings taking reductions all influence how quickly a specific property attracts an offer.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

    No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

    No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

    What commission do Altadena realtors charge?

    Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

    Should I use a local Altadena agent or a national brand?

    The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Altadena neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

    What questions should I ask a Altadena realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Altadena in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.

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