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2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA 91001 - Property report

Also known as: 2878 Sterling Pl

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1941

Acreage

0.131

General Information

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Address
Primary address
2878 Sterling Pl
Altadena, CA 91001
Zip code
91001
County
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,145
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1941
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,523
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residence (R-1-7500)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.131

Area overview

Walk score
35 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
43 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Pasadena Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA

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

Sales history for 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA 91001

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/07/2026 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/18/2026 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
12/12/2023 Request Notice Default
Trust Deed
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
06/01/2023 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/01/2023 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X
06/01/2023 Affidavit XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX
01/24/2017 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXX XXXX X
12/12/2016 Release XXXXX XXXX X
10/12/2016 Notice Default XXXXX XXXX X
04/05/2016 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, 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
$8,523
Current property tax
$9,337
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$780,215
Land value
$554,421
Building value
$225,794

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $764,917 1.0924 $8,356 +1.76%
2024-2025 $749,920 1.095 $8,212 +319.92%
2023-2024 $176,539 1.1077 $1,956 +3.68%
2022-2023 $173,079 1.0897 $1,886 +4.26%
2021-2022 $169,687 1.0661 $1,809 +4.37%
2020-2021 $167,949 1.031971 $1,733 +1.67%
2019-2020 $161,429 1.056015 $1,705 -2.62%
2018-2019 $158,264 1.1061 $1,751 +0.99%
2017-2018 $155,162 1.1172 $1,733 +1.82%
2016-2017 $152,120 1.1191 $1,702 +1.09%

Special assessments & penalties for 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA

Code Description Tax levied
05713 Altadena Library District Cfd No. 2020-1
00747 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
06217 County Sanitation District #17
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
02800 Los Angeles County Lighting District
04000 Los Angeles County Sewer Maintenance
00197 Los Angeles County Solid Waste Service Charge
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
33506 Mwd Water Standby Charge #3
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 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido NR Private K-12 26 0.12
Odyssey Charter School 8 Charter K-8 461 0.48
Bourne Inc. Home School NR Private 1-6 6 0.63
Child Educational Center, JPL/Caltech Affiliate NR Private PK, K-7 0 0.71
Child Educational Center, JPL/Caltech Affiliate NR Private PK, K-7 0 0.71
Jackson Elementary School 5 Public K-5 628 0.76
Crestview Preparatory School NR Private K-6 191 0.77
Alma Fuerte Public 3 Charter K-8 145 1.08
Odyssey Charter School - South 7 Charter K-8 342 1.08
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido NR Private K-12 26 0.12
Odyssey Charter School 8 Charter K-8 461 0.48
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 0.55
La Canada High School 9 Public 7-12 1,993 0.71
Child Educational Center, JPL/Caltech Affiliate NR Private PK, K-7 0 0.71
The Hillside School NR Private 7-12 29 0.85
St Bede the Venerable Elementary NR Private K-8 228 0.97
St. Bede The Venerable Elementary School NR Private K-8 256 0.97
Alma Fuerte Public 3 Charter K-8 145 1.08
Odyssey Charter School - South 7 Charter K-8 342 1.08
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido NR Private K-12 26 0.12
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 0.55
La Canada High School 9 Public 7-12 1,993 0.71
St. Francis High School NR Private 9-12 673 0.83
The Hillside School NR Private 7-12 29 0.85
Flintridge Preparatory School NR Private 7-12 489 1.01
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.06
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 1.20

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA 91001?

The development at 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA 91001 was built in 1941.

What is the total square footage of 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA 91001?

2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA 91001 has a total of 1,145 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA 91001?

2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA 91001 is currently assessed at $780,215.

What are the property taxes for 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA 91001?

The property taxes for 2878 Sterling Place, Altadena, CA 91001 total $8,523.

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