242 Marathon Rd is a 1,045 square foot house on a 7,545 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 30, 1997 for $160,000. Based on Redfin's Altadena data, we estimate the home's value is $824,169.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
7,545 sq ftLot Size
$789Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$824,169
$664K since sold in June 1997$35K since July
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This home's estimate is 24.5% higher than the average sale price ($662K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Sep 9, 2024 • Final
Mechanical permit (simple) - county
Install a new mini split system in the backyard with registers.
HVAC
Sep 9, 2024 • Final
Electrical permit (simple) - county
Install new electrical circuits and an outlet. Upgrade the main electrical panel to a higher amperage.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 1580
Living Sq. Ft: 1,045
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT # 1580 LOT COM N 21 21'05" E 172 FT FROM MOST S COR OF LOT 16 TH N 68 37'30" W 23 FT TH N 21 21'05" E TO SW LINE OF MARATHON RD TH SE THEREON TO A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND DIST NW AT R/A 64 LOTS 16 AND LOT 17
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,545
Legal Lot Number: 17
Acres: 0.1732
Depth Footage: 127
Front Footage: 64
Zoning Code: LCR175
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,045
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,545 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5833013028
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 7, 2026
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Altadena Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Eliot Arts Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
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