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981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104 - Property report

Also known as: 981 Palm Ter

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.288

Sale price

$825,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
981 Palm Ter
Pasadena, CA 91104
Zip code
91104
Neighborhood
Orange Heights
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Pasadena

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,243
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1920
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
02/28/2018
Sale price
$825,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,944
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Landmark Overlay District-4 (Washington Square) (RS-6 LD-4)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.288

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
38 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Pasadena Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/28/2018 $825,000 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/19/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/09/2021 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
10/15/2019 Trust Transfer Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/08/2019 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
02/28/2018 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
02/28/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX
09/30/2010 Easement XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$10,944
Current property tax
$11,693
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$976,624
Land value
$684,231
Building value
$292,393

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $957,475 1.1206 $10,729 +4.38%
2024-2025 $938,702 1.095 $10,279 +0.83%
2023-2024 $920,297 1.1077 $10,194 +3.68%
2022-2023 $902,253 1.0897 $9,832 +4.26%
2021-2022 $884,563 1.0661 $9,430 +4.37%
2020-2021 $875,495 1.031971 $9,035 +1.67%
2019-2020 $841,500 1.056015 $8,886 +857.33%
2018-2019 $83,922 1.1061 $928 +0.99%
2017-2018 $82,277 1.1172 $919 +1.82%
2016-2017 $80,664 1.1191 $903 +1.09%

Special assessments & penalties for 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA

Code Description Tax levied
06216 County Sanitation District #16
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31034 Mwd Water Standby Charge #9
22863 Pasadena Library Special Tax
22890 Pasadena Storm Use Charge
90969 Pasadena Unified School District Measure Ee Parcel Tax
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06132 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement

Permit information for 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
11/05/2018

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Pasadena residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,259,000

0.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$779

-4.2% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Madison Elementary School 3 Public K-5 424 0.34
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.35
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.35
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School 5 Public K-5 533 0.61
Lake Avenue Church School NR Private K 8 0.73
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.74
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.74
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.96
Jefferson Elementary School NR Public K-5 409 1.17
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.35
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.74
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School 3 Public 6-8 513 0.92
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.96
Saint Elizabeth NR Private K-8 197 1.05
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 1.12
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.96
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 1.03
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 1.12
Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown NR Private 6-12 6 1.12
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 1.12
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 1.40
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 1.60
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 1.61

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104?

The development at 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104?

981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104 has a total of 1,243 square feet.

When was 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104 last sold and what was the sale price?

981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104 was last sold on 02/28/2018 for $825,000.

What is the assessed value of 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104?

981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104 is currently assessed at $957,475.

What are the property taxes for 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104?

The property taxes for 981 Palm Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91104 total $10,729.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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