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540 Crosby Street, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Information

540 Crosby Street, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 540 Crosby Street, Altadena
Alternate address(es) 540 W Crosby St
Zip code 91001
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena

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Sale date 12/13/2013
Sale price $399,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,059

Lot & Building Information for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena

Building sqft 896
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.109
Units 1
Year built 1939
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning district Two-Family Residence (R-2)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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About 540 Crosby Street, Altadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena, CA 91001?

540 Crosby Street, Altadena, CA 91001 was built in 1939 and has a total of 896 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 Crosby Street, Altadena, CA 91001 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $498,888, the tax amount paid for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena, CA 91001 is $5,449.

When was 540 Crosby Street, Altadena, CA 91001 last sold?

540 Crosby Street, Altadena, CA 91001 was last sold in 05/20/2015.

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Past Sales & Property History for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/13/2013 $399,000

Title Documents for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/20/2015 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
05/20/2015 Trust Transfer Grant Deed
12/13/2013 Trust Deed 01/01/2044
12/13/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
11/24/2003 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
07/06/1995 Deed
12/06/1990 Deed
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Property Taxes for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,450
Current property tax $6,059
Market value $498,888
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena

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
05713 Altadena Library District Cfd No. 2020-1
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

Assessment History for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $498,888 1.0924 $5,450 +1.76%
2024-2025 $489,107 1.095 $5,356 +0.83%
2023-2024 $479,517 1.1077 $5,312 +3.68%
2022-2023 $470,116 1.0897 $5,123 +4.25%
2021-2022 $460,899 1.0661 $4,914 +4.38%

Permits for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena

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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)
Jackson Elementary School 5 Public K-5 628 0.11
Harriet Tubman NR Private PK-2 19 0.66
Harriet Tubman NR Private PK-2 19 0.66
Star Children's Academy NR Private K-6 0 0.78
Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido NR Private K-12 26 0.82

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido NR Private K-12 26 0.82
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.88
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 0.97
The Hillside School NR Private 7-12 29 1.00
Odyssey Charter School 8 Charter K-8 461 1.02

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 0.46
Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido NR Private K-12 26 0.82
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.88
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 0.97
The Hillside School NR Private 7-12 29 1.00

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Neighbors for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena

Here are the neighbors for 540 Crosby Street, Altadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2260 Spaulding Pl, Altadena 1,366 10/05/2020
2271 Lincoln Ave, Altadena 1,902 03/16/2016
450 Crosby St, Altadena 1,248 09/16/2022
490 Crosby St, Altadena 1,233 10/10/2003 $265,002
527 Archwood Pl, Altadena 1,356
2272 El Sol Ave, Altadena 1,470 12/23/2016 $520,000
466 Crosby St, Altadena 1,096 08/19/2010 $220,502
494 Crosby St, Altadena 1,226 02/17/2021
497 Archwood Pl, Altadena 728 05/08/2001
2252 Spaulding Pl, Altadena 720 02/27/2004 $355,003
550 Crosby St, Altadena 1,264 03/07/2023
458 Crosby St, Altadena 1,428 09/18/2025 $800,000
2246 Spaulding Pl, Altadena 1,002 09/29/1993 $68,000
524 Crosby St, Altadena 1,498 01/12/2023 $760,000
478 Crosby St, Altadena 1,300 04/22/2016 $601,000
482 Crosby St, Altadena 1,380 08/14/2023 $1,093,500
2256 El Sol Ave, Altadena 863 03/31/2016
534 Crosby St, Altadena 1,264 11/17/2020
2274 Spaulding Pl, Altadena 1,134 05/01/2009 $260,002
525 Archwood Pl, Altadena 1,530 01/19/2024 $900,000

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