2488 Santa Rosa Ave is a 1,141 square foot house on a 4,996 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on July 14, 1988 for $165,000. Based on Redfin's Altadena data, we estimate the home's value is $933,118.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
4,996 sq ftLot Size
$818Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$933,118
$768K since sold in July 1988$16K since August
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This home's estimate is 30.7% higher than the average sale price ($714K) 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.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1-10000
Single-Family Residence Zone
Residential Zones preserve, protect, and enhance areas for residential land uses in a range of densities; provide for orderly, well-planned, and balanced growth of residential neighborhoods; and ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling. These zones also provide for the appropriate location of public and semi-public uses such as schools, parks, and religious facilities that can serve and complement residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Other
May 21, 2026 • Final
Express mechanical permit – county
Install a ductless mini-split system with two indoor units and a new electrical outlet.
HVAC
Jun 2, 2025 • Final
Electrical permit (simple) - county
Upgrade the existing electrical service panel to 200 amps.
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 8302
Living Sq. Ft: 1,141
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT # 8302 SW 66.9 FT OF LOT 38
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,996
Legal Lot Number: 38
Acres: 0.1147
Depth Footage: 75
Front Footage: 66
Zoning Code: LCR110
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,141
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,996 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5840012007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Altadena Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Eliot Arts Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
14% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
21 unhealthy days expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$887,000 – $1.07M
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