Newly renovated. Located in the heart of beautiful Altadena, this tastefully UPDATED home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. Bright, open floor plan allows plenty of natural light to flow throughout the home. Welcoming entry, living room w/ fireplace, formal dining room, ALL NEW kitchen w/ eating area & abundant cabinetry, enormous family room w/ fireplace. Upstairs room of equal size with balcony overlooking back patio & yard. Large bedrooms and updated bathrooms. The bonus room can easily be changed to a third bedroom. Detached garage with one space converted to finished room, great for studio or workshop. Near parks, stores and eateries. Just minutes to Lake Ave shopping, JPL, access to 210 Frwy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,463 sq ftLot Size
$635Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Phyllis Cheng•DRE #01526442• Re/Max Premier Properties
Bought with Troy Richard•DRE #01243436• Troy Richard
FIXER!!!! Spacious family home nearly 2000 sq ft on a quiet cul-de-sac awaits your vision and commitment to return the luster to this 2 bedroom Spanish style home with two baths, a large one car detached garage and 2 story addition in the rear, which contains 1 family room downstairs and one entertainment room upstairs . Two brick fireplaces one in the living room placed towards the south end and the other on the addition placed on east wall. Mountain views from the second story room and balcony could be turned into a third bedroom. Quiet well maintained neighborhood. Sold in its present "AS IS" condition. This could be the most affordable house in the neighborhood with a lot of upside potential.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,399 (+4.4%)
$655,263 + $217,488
$872,751
2024
$9,957 (+0.9%)
$642,415 + $213,224
$855,639
2023
$9,870 (+3.9%)
$629,819 + $209,044
$838,863
2022
$9,497 (+5.3%)
$617,470 + $204,946
$822,416
2021
$9,017 (+4.1%)
$605,363 + $200,928
$806,291
2020
$8,660 (−0.2%)
$593,494 + $196,989
$790,483
2019
$8,680 (−1.6%)
$587,409 + $194,970
$782,379
2018
$8,823 (+514.2%)
$575,892 + $191,148
$767,040
2017
$1,437 (+3.9%)
$11,169 + $79,728
$90,897
2016
$1,382 (+1.2%)
$11,169 + $79,728
$90,897
2015
$1,366 (+1.0%)
$10,950 + $78,165
$89,115
2014
$1,353 (+1.8%)
$10,575 + $75,483
$86,058
2012
$1,328 (+2.8%)
$10,528 + $75,142
$85,670
2011
$1,293 (+1.7%)
$10,322 + $73,669
$83,991
2010
$1,271 (+0.6%)
$10,120 + $72,225
$82,345
2009
$1,263 (+5.8%)
$10,045 + $71,686
$81,731
2008
$1,194
$10,069 + $71,857
$81,926
Tax history for 493 Colman St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,399 (+4.4%)
$655,263 + $217,488
$872,751
2024
$9,957 (+0.9%)
$642,415 + $213,224
$855,639
2023
$9,870 (+3.9%)
$629,819 + $209,044
$838,863
2022
$9,497 (+5.3%)
$617,470 + $204,946
$822,416
2021
$9,017 (+4.1%)
$605,363 + $200,928
$806,291
2020
$8,660 (−0.2%)
$593,494 + $196,989
$790,483
2019
$8,680 (−1.6%)
$587,409 + $194,970
$782,379
2018
$8,823 (+514.2%)
$575,892 + $191,148
$767,040
2017
$1,437 (+3.9%)
$11,169 + $79,728
$90,897
2016
$1,382 (+1.2%)
$11,169 + $79,728
$90,897
2015
$1,366 (+1.0%)
$10,950 + $78,165
$89,115
2014
$1,353 (+1.8%)
$10,575 + $75,483
$86,058
2012
$1,328 (+2.8%)
$10,528 + $75,142
$85,670
2011
$1,293 (+1.7%)
$10,322 + $73,669
$83,991
2010
$1,271 (+0.6%)
$10,120 + $72,225
$82,345
2009
$1,263 (+5.8%)
$10,045 + $71,686
$81,731
2008
$1,194
$10,069 + $71,857
$81,926
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,465 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
1,940
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5839004014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
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
Sep 30, 2025 • Final
C&d final compliance
Convert an existing detached garage into an accessory dwelling unit with one bedroom and one bathroom.
ADU
Bathroom
Plumbing
Remodel
Sep 19, 2025 • Final
Sewer permit (simple) - county
Finalize the conversion and permitting of a garage into an accessory dwelling unit using the existing sewer line.
ADU
Plumbing
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
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Granite Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Formal Entry, Living Room, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Location: front door
Built-Ins, Granite Counters, Open Floor Plan
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Security Lights, Smoke Detector
Exterior
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot 6500-9999
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 5839004014
Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Paid
Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.18552200
Longitude: -118.13986100
Directions: West of Lake, north of Woodbury, off of Santa Anita Terrace
Zoning: LCR110
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,940
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,465 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5839004014
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 100
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 100
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Phyllis
List Agent Last Name: Cheng
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Re/Max Premier Prop SanMarino
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Troy
Buyer Agent Last Name: Richard
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Troy Richard
Around this home
Schools
Altadena Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Eliot Arts Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 19 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 6.5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.17M – $1.42M
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