2551 Catherine Rd is a 1,622 square foot house on a 0.29 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 22, 1987 for $135,000. Based on Redfin's Altadena data, we estimate the home's value is $1,081,838.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$667Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,081,838
$947K since sold in January 1987$86K since July
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This home's estimate is 0.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.08M) 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
Apr 18, 2019 • Final
Residential addition/alteration building permit - county
Remodel
Apr 18, 2019 • Final
Plumbing permit (simple) - county
Perform plumbing work for an interior remodel.
Plumbing
Remodel
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: ALTADENA
Living Sq. Ft: 1,622
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: REPLAT OF BLK 11 AND N 1/2 OF BLKS 10 AND 3 ALTADENA MAP NO 1 LOT COM S 68 34'30" E 355 FT FROM MOST N COR OF LOT A TH S 21 12'30" W 150 FT TH S 68 34'30" E 81 FT TH NE ON NW LINE OF CATHERINE RD PART OF LOT A
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,447
Legal Lot Number: A
Legal Block Number: 11
Acres: 0.2857
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 81
Zoning Code: LCR110*
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Corner
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,622
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5840011015
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 7, 2026
Around this home
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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