This expansive, remodeled single level custom pool home is located on a large lot with a gated driveway, in the heart of Sunny Hills Estates. The home hosts an appealing, open floorplan with 4 bedrooms, an office, and 3.5 baths. Amenities include beautiful hickory flooring with a pecan finish, abundant framed windows, recessed lighting, crown molding, and a Tuscan finish on the walls and ceilings. The gourmet kitchen has granite counters, an island cook-top, stainless steel appliances, desk area, and a large breakfast nook with atrium doors to the backyard. The abundant master suite offers a fireplace, sitting area, atrium doors, and a master bath featuring dual sinks, a vanity area, separate tub and shower, plus a large walk-in closet with organizers. In the private backyard, you will find open lawn areas, a large shade tree, and a spacious, separately gated area containing the renovated, oversized pool, extensive decking, and numerous fruit trees.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$692Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by . Betty C & Juhee K•DRE #00474069• Prudential California Realty
Bought with . Betty C & Juhee K•DRE #00474069• Prudential California Realty
Source:CRMLS #P713935
Redfin Estimate
$2,322,229
$1.4M since sold in June 2012$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 12.5% higher than the average sale price ($2.06M) of 6 comparable homes.
This expansive, remodeled single level custom pool home is located on a large lot with a gated driveway, in the heart of Sunny Hills Estates. The home hosts an appealing, open floorplan with 4 bedrooms, an office, and 3.5 baths. Amenities include beautiful hickory flooring with a pecan finish, abundant framed windows, recessed lighting, crown molding, and a Tuscan finish on the walls and ceilings. The gourmet kitchen has granite counters, an island cook-top, stainless steel appliances, desk area, and a large breakfast nook with atrium doors to the backyard. The abundant master suite offers a fireplace, sitting area, atrium doors, and a master bath featuring dual sinks, a vanity area, separate tub and shower, plus a large walk-in closet with organizers. In the private backyard, you will find open lawn areas, a large shade tree, and a spacious, separately gated area containing the renovated, oversized pool, extensive decking, and numerous fruit trees.
CRMLS #P665187
Oct 29, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Sep 25, 2009
Relisted
—
Sep 10, 2009
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2009
Price Changed
$1,199,000
$357/sq ft
May 7, 2009
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$372/sq ft
Nov 17, 2008
Listed
$1,299,000
$387/sq ft
CRMLS #R712088
Nov 24, 2007
Sold
$1,225,000
$365/sq ft
Nov 8, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Nov 3, 2007
Listed
$1,199,000
$357/sq ft
CRMLS #S957620
Nov 29, 2007
Sold
$1,225,000
$365/sq ft
Nov 7, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Nov 2, 2007
Listed
$1,199,000
$357/sq ft
CRMLS #P585999
Nov 27, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 2007
Listed
$1,600,000
$477/sq ft
CRMLS #P554162
Mar 20, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 11, 2007
Price Changed
$1,649,000
$491/sq ft
Jan 5, 2007
Listed
$1,699,000
$506/sq ft
CRMLS #P466581
Oct 17, 2005
Sold
$1,595,000
$475/sq ft
Aug 20, 2005
Listed
$1,695,000
$505/sq ft
CRMLS #P432592
Jan 27, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2005
Listed
$999,000
$298/sq ft
CRMLS #P394031
May 24, 2004
Sold
$875,000
$261/sq ft
May 23, 2004
Listed
$875,000
$261/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 20, 2004
Sold
$750,000
$223/sq ft
CRMLS #P381971
Apr 20, 2004
Sold
$799,000
$238/sq ft
Mar 12, 2004
Listed
$799,000
$238/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 16, 1997
Sold
$417,000
$124/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1996
Sold
$405,000
$121/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 1996
Sold
$430,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 1990
Sold
$557,000
$166/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,398 (+4.1%)
$681,864 + $511,384
$1,193,248
2024
$12,870 (+2.4%)
$681,864 + $511,384
$1,193,248
2023
$12,564 (+0.6%)
$668,494 + $501,357
$1,169,851
2022
$12,491 (+1.8%)
$655,386 + $491,527
$1,146,913
2021
$12,273 (+0.5%)
$642,535 + $481,890
$1,124,425
2020
$12,209 (+2.8%)
$629,936 + $472,442
$1,102,378
2019
$11,882 (+1.5%)
$623,477 + $467,598
$1,091,075
2018
$11,703 (+1.7%)
$611,252 + $458,430
$1,069,682
2017
$11,507 (+2.1%)
$587,516 + $440,630
$1,028,146
2016
$11,265 (+2.9%)
$587,516 + $440,630
$1,028,146
2015
$10,948 (+3.0%)
$575,996 + $431,991
$1,007,987
2014
$10,629 (+0.3%)
$556,231 + $417,168
$973,399
2013
$10,599 (−8.0%)
$556,231 + $417,168
$973,399
2012
$11,525 (−5.6%)
$553,717 + $415,283
$969,000
2011
$12,205 (−0.2%)
$641,548 + $418,452
$1,060,000
2010
$12,233 (−9.4%)
$715,019 + $418,452
$1,133,471
2009
$13,505 (+2.5%)
$634,404 + $490,596
$1,125,000
2008
$13,174
$758,904 + $490,596
$1,249,500
Tax history for 521 Catalina Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,398 (+4.1%)
$681,864 + $511,384
$1,193,248
2024
$12,870 (+2.4%)
$681,864 + $511,384
$1,193,248
2023
$12,564 (+0.6%)
$668,494 + $501,357
$1,169,851
2022
$12,491 (+1.8%)
$655,386 + $491,527
$1,146,913
2021
$12,273 (+0.5%)
$642,535 + $481,890
$1,124,425
2020
$12,209 (+2.8%)
$629,936 + $472,442
$1,102,378
2019
$11,882 (+1.5%)
$623,477 + $467,598
$1,091,075
2018
$11,703 (+1.7%)
$611,252 + $458,430
$1,069,682
2017
$11,507 (+2.1%)
$587,516 + $440,630
$1,028,146
2016
$11,265 (+2.9%)
$587,516 + $440,630
$1,028,146
2015
$10,948 (+3.0%)
$575,996 + $431,991
$1,007,987
2014
$10,629 (+0.3%)
$556,231 + $417,168
$973,399
2013
$10,599 (−8.0%)
$556,231 + $417,168
$973,399
2012
$11,525 (−5.6%)
$553,717 + $415,283
$969,000
2011
$12,205 (−0.2%)
$641,548 + $418,452
$1,060,000
2010
$12,233 (−9.4%)
$715,019 + $418,452
$1,133,471
2009
$13,505 (+2.5%)
$634,404 + $490,596
$1,125,000
2008
$13,174
$758,904 + $490,596
$1,249,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R1
Single-Family Residential Zone
R-1 single-family residential is designed for neighborhoods of single-family type residences on individual lots. Minimum lot sizes within the R-1 zone are further described in 15.08.050 and as they appear on the Zoning Map.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,357
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,982
Building Sq. Ft: 3,982
Legal Description: N-TRACT: 2051 BLOCK: LOT: 30
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 625
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,008
Legal Lot Number: 30
Acres: 0.4823
Depth Footage: 208
Front Footage: 101
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,357
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Orange County
APN: 29221113
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laguna Road Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
D. Russell Parks Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Sunny Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fullerton, CA • 92835
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.29M – $2.78M
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