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280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

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280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
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Address

Primary address 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91105
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Lower Arroyo Seco

Sales & Tax Overview for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 07/27/2020
Sale price $2,850,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $36,028

Lot & Building Information for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 3,008
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.442 i
Units 1
Year built 1962
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (RS-1 HD)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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About 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105?

280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1962 and has a total of 3,008 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,146,627, the tax amount paid for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 is $35,261.

When was 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 last sold and what was the last sale price?

280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 was last sold in 07/27/2020 for $2,850,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/27/2020 $2,850,000

Title Documents for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/29/2020 Trust Deed 01/01/2051
07/27/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/22/2016 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
               
               
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Property Taxes for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $35,261
Current property tax $36,028
Market value $3,146,627
Tax per sqft $12

Special Assessments And Penalties for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

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

Assessment History for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $3,146,627 1.1206 $35,261 +4.38%
2024-2025 $3,084,930 1.095 $33,780 +0.83%
2023-2024 $3,024,442 1.1077 $33,502 +3.68%
2022-2023 $2,965,140 1.0897 $32,311 +51.57%
2021-2022 $1,999,570 1.0661 $21,317 +4.38%

Permits for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
07/08/2020
             
             
             
             
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Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
4.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$770
-0.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
San Rafael Elementary School 5 Public K-5 385 0.16
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.93
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 1.00
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 1.08
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 1.08

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Fusion Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 39 0.82
Fusion Academy - Pasadena NR Private 6-12 78 0.82
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena NR Private 6-12 66 0.82
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.93
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High 4 Charter 6-12 373 0.95

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mayfield Senior School Of The Holy Child Jesus NR Private 9-12 333 0.75
Fusion Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 39 0.82
Fusion Academy - Pasadena NR Private 6-12 78 0.82
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena NR Private 6-12 66 0.82
Maranatha High School NR Private 9-12 554 0.85

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Neighbors for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 280 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
54 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena 81,378 03/25/2016 $10,366,500
282 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 6,327 05/24/2018 $5,850,000
690 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 33,809
375 S San Gabriel Blvd, Pasadena 2,060 04/05/2017
2929 Nina St, Pasadena 15,570
540 S Hill Ave, Pasadena 3,999 10/13/2016
585 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 10,923
1520 Locust St, Pasadena 1,042 04/22/2015 $605,000
1080 Wesley Ave, Pasadena 876 07/14/2022 $196,000
92 N Allen Ave, Pasadena 2,340
1105 Glen Oaks Blvd, Pasadena 6,114 04/10/2018 $3,550,000
716 E Green St, Pasadena 2,982 12/02/2021
1690 Kaweah Dr, Pasadena 3,014 07/23/2021 $2,880,000

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