2518 Catherine Rd is a 1,138 square foot house on a 6,806 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 17, 1990 for $165,000. Based on Redfin's Altadena data, we estimate the home's value is $760,001.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
6,806 sq ftLot Size
$668Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$760,001
$595K since sold in October 1990$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6.9% higher than the average sale price ($711K) 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
Jan 26, 2026 • Final
Electrical permit (simple) - county
Relocate and upgrade the existing electrical panel. Install a meter socket for future use and a conduit to the front of the property for future underground utility connections.
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: 8302
Living Sq. Ft: 1,138
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT # 8302 LOT 5
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,806
Legal Lot Number: 5
Acres: 0.1562
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 55
Zoning Code: LCR110
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,138
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,806 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5840014040
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 7, 2026
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Schools
Altadena Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Eliot Arts Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
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