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520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 - Property report

Also known as: 520 W Commonwealth Ave

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Property type

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

Year built

1923

Acreage

0.239

Sale price

$280,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
520 W Commonwealth Ave
Alhambra, CA 91801
Zip code
91801
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Alhambra

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,420
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1923
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Sales
Sale date
10/16/2002
Sale price
$280,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,991
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Low Density (RL)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.239

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
51 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Alhambra Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA

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

Sales history for 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/16/2002 $280,002 XXXXX,XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/16/2002 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX,XXXXXXXXX
02/19/2002 Deed XXXX, X XXXX, XXXXXXX X
11/08/2001 Deed XXXX, X XXXX, XXXX
03/31/1992 Deed XXXX, XXXXX X XXXX, XXXX X & XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, 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
$4,991
Current property tax
$5,614
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$421,889
Land value
$337,521
Building value
$84,368

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $413,617 1.1829 $4,893 +2.89%
2024-2025 $405,508 1.1727 $4,755 +2.10%
2023-2024 $397,557 1.1716 $4,658 +5.41%
2022-2023 $389,763 1.1337 $4,419 +0.98%
2021-2022 $382,121 1.1452 $4,376 +0.54%
2020-2021 $378,203 1.150786 $4,352 +5.38%
2019-2020 $363,519 1.136129 $4,130 -1.20%
2018-2019 $356,392 1.1729 $4,180 +1.47%
2017-2018 $349,405 1.179 $4,119 +7.37%
2016-2017 $342,555 1.1201 $3,837 +1.59%

Special assessments & penalties for 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA

Code Description Tax levied
10056 Alhambra Landscape & Lighting District #2
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
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06132 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement
Permits

Permit information for 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$825,000

-4.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$584

-5.3% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
William Northrup Elementary School 6 Public K-8 793 0.31
ALL SOULS CATHOLIC SCHOOL NR Private PK-6 228 0.52
ALL SOULS CATHOLIC SCHOOL NR Private PK-6 228 0.52
All Souls Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 39 0.57
All Souls Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 39 0.57
Angel's Montessori Preschool NR Private PK-K 79 0.57
Park Elementary School 7 Public K-8 657 0.83
Garfield Elementary School 7 Public K-8 574 0.84
Martha Baldwin Elementary School 7 Public K-8 935 0.85
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
William Northrup Elementary School 6 Public K-8 793 0.31
All Souls Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 39 0.57
Park Elementary School 7 Public K-8 657 0.83
Garfield Elementary School 7 Public K-8 574 0.84
Emmaus Lutheran NR Private PK-8 168 0.85
Martha Baldwin Elementary School 7 Public K-8 935 0.85
Ramona Elementary School 7 Public K-8 701 0.90
Granada Elementary School 5 Public K-8 369 1.05
Marguerita Elementary School 7 Public K-8 491 1.08
Emery Park Elementary School 5 Public K-8 372 1.37
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
First Presbyterian School NR Private 9-12 51 0.26
Foothill Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 11 0.28
Alhambra High School 8 Public 9-12 2,160 0.28
Independence High (Alternative) School 4 Public 9-12 88 0.62
Century High School NR Public 9-12 0 0.62
San Gabriel High School 8 Public 9-12 1,814 1.22
Ramona Convent Secondary School NR Private 9-12 283 1.23
Options for Youth San Gabriel School 3 Charter 7-12 341 1.39
San Gabriel Mission High School NR Private 9-12 206 1.48
Almansor Academy NR Private 1-12 144 1.53

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Neighbors for 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA

301 S 5th St, Alhambra 101 S 5th St, Alhambra 207 S 5th St, Alhambra 326 S 6th St, Alhambra 325 S 5th St, Alhambra 310 S 6th St, Alhambra 221 S 5th St, Alhambra 117 S 5th St, Alhambra 510 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra 131 S 5th St, Alhambra 217 S 5th St, Alhambra 215 S 5th St, Alhambra 209 S 5th St, Alhambra 229 S 5th St, Alhambra 123 S 5th St, Alhambra 320 S 6th St, Alhambra 319 S 5th St, Alhambra 327 S 5th St, Alhambra 318 S 6th St, Alhambra 328 S 6th St, Alhambra

Nearby ZIP codes for 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA

90031, Los Angeles County, CA 90041, Los Angeles County, CA 90063, Los Angeles County, CA 91030, Los Angeles County, CA 91101, Los Angeles County, CA 91104, Los Angeles County, CA 91105, Los Angeles County, CA 91106, Los Angeles County, CA 91107, Los Angeles County, CA 91108, Los Angeles County, CA 91754, Los Angeles County, CA 91755, Los Angeles County, CA 91770, Los Angeles County, CA 91775, Los Angeles County, CA 91780, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801?

The development at 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 was built in 1923.

What is the total square footage of 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801?

520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 has a total of 1,420 square feet.

When was 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 last sold and what was the sale price?

520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 was last sold on 10/16/2002 for $280,002.

What is the assessed value of 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801?

520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 is currently assessed at $413,617.

What are the property taxes for 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801?

The property taxes for 520 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 total $4,892.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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