Single Story Home in Dynamic Area of Altadena, close to JPL and Arroyo Seco Hiking Trails, also close to Brookside Golf Course and Rose Bowl & fwys. This home is very cozy with a large fireplace in the living room. The backyard is truly a delight with its many amazing plants, flowers and trees. It is so nice to sit on the patio and enjoy the different colors and the raised vegetable planters. It is also on a cul-de-sac. The Living Room, hall, and one of the bedrooms has new laminated wood flooring, other 2 bedrooms have new carpet. Recently painted outside.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
8,110 sq ftLot Size
$882Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Becky Losoya•DRE #01001844• RE/MAX Galaxy
Bought with BERNADETTE BURKHEAD•DRE #01857574• COLDWELL BANKER/GEORGERLTY/ARC
REO IN DYNAMIC AREA OF ALTADENA. CLOSE TO LINCOLN RENASSANCE AREAS. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, REMODELED KITCHEN AND NEWER WINDOWS. BRING YOUR FIRST TIME HOME BUYER OF EVEN YOUR SEASONED VETS- HOT AREA WITH OVER 45 NEW HOMEOWNERS IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS! CLOSE TO BROOKSIDE GOLF COURSE & ROSE BOWL REMODELED KITCHEN & BATHS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,928 (+3.8%)
$587,989 + $151,878
$739,867
2024
$8,601 (+0.9%)
$587,989 + $151,878
$739,867
2023
$8,525 (+3.6%)
$576,460 + $148,900
$725,360
2022
$8,232 (+5.0%)
$565,157 + $145,981
$711,138
2021
$7,843 (+4.1%)
$554,076 + $143,119
$697,195
2020
$7,535 (−0.2%)
$543,212 + $140,313
$683,525
2019
$7,551 (−1.5%)
$537,643 + $138,875
$676,518
2018
$7,662 (+1.0%)
$527,101 + $136,152
$663,253
2017
$7,586 (+61.4%)
$506,634 + $130,866
$637,500
2016
$4,700 (+1.1%)
$506,634 + $130,866
$637,500
2015
$4,649 (+1.9%)
$273,475 + $107,257
$380,732
2014
$4,561 (+1.1%)
$264,092 + $103,577
$367,669
2012
$4,513 (+2.4%)
$262,899 + $103,109
$366,008
2011
$4,407 (+1.6%)
$257,745 + $101,088
$358,833
2010
$4,338 (−25.0%)
$252,692 + $99,106
$351,798
2009
$5,787 (+129.2%)
$250,804 + $98,366
$349,170
2008
$2,525
$350,000 + $125,000
$475,000
Tax history for 686 Royce St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,928 (+3.8%)
$587,989 + $151,878
$739,867
2024
$8,601 (+0.9%)
$587,989 + $151,878
$739,867
2023
$8,525 (+3.6%)
$576,460 + $148,900
$725,360
2022
$8,232 (+5.0%)
$565,157 + $145,981
$711,138
2021
$7,843 (+4.1%)
$554,076 + $143,119
$697,195
2020
$7,535 (−0.2%)
$543,212 + $140,313
$683,525
2019
$7,551 (−1.5%)
$537,643 + $138,875
$676,518
2018
$7,662 (+1.0%)
$527,101 + $136,152
$663,253
2017
$7,586 (+61.4%)
$506,634 + $130,866
$637,500
2016
$4,700 (+1.1%)
$506,634 + $130,866
$637,500
2015
$4,649 (+1.9%)
$273,475 + $107,257
$380,732
2014
$4,561 (+1.1%)
$264,092 + $103,577
$367,669
2012
$4,513 (+2.4%)
$262,899 + $103,109
$366,008
2011
$4,407 (+1.6%)
$257,745 + $101,088
$358,833
2010
$4,338 (−25.0%)
$252,692 + $99,106
$351,798
2009
$5,787 (+129.2%)
$250,804 + $98,366
$349,170
2008
$2,525
$350,000 + $125,000
$475,000
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,057 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
1,196
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5823024023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Apr 4, 2025 • Final
Residential repair/replacement building permit - county
Tear off the existing roof and install composition shingles on a single-family home and attached garage.
Roofing
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - Asphalt
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven