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538 Ventura Street, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Information

538 Ventura Street, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 Ventura Street, Altadena
Zip code 91001
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena

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Sale date 06/27/2014
Sale price $465,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $7,036

Lot & Building Information for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena

Building sqft 1,060
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.2
Units 1
Year built 1950
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residence (R-1-7500)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena

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About 538 Ventura Street, Altadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena, CA 91001?

538 Ventura Street, Altadena, CA 91001 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,060 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 Ventura Street, Altadena, CA 91001 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $581,413, the tax amount paid for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena, CA 91001 is $6,351.

When was 538 Ventura Street, Altadena, CA 91001 last sold and what was the last sale price?

538 Ventura Street, Altadena, CA 91001 was last sold in 06/27/2014 for $465,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/27/2014 $465,000

Title Documents for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/11/2023 Continuation Financing Statement
12/01/2020 Trust Deed 12/01/2050
12/01/2020 Subordination
09/11/2018 Financing Statement
04/29/2016 Trust Deed 05/01/2046
12/10/2014 Trust Deed 12/01/2044
06/27/2014 Trust Deed 07/01/2044
06/27/2014 Grant Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,351
Current property tax $7,036
Market value $581,413
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 538 Ventura 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 538 Ventura Street, Altadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena, 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 $581,413 1.0924 $6,351 +1.76%
2024-2025 $570,014 1.095 $6,242 +0.83%
2023-2024 $558,838 1.1077 $6,190 +3.68%
2022-2023 $547,881 1.0897 $5,970 +4.27%
2021-2022 $537,139 1.0661 $5,726 +4.37%

Permits for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
04/09/2015
04/09/2015
04/09/2015
             
             
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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)
Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido NR Private K-12 26 0.44
Bourne Inc. Home School NR Private 1-6 6 0.51
Jackson Elementary School 5 Public K-5 628 0.54
Odyssey Charter School 8 Charter K-8 461 0.56
Star Children's Academy NR Private K-6 0 0.66

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 0.44
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 0.51
Odyssey Charter School 8 Charter K-8 461 0.56
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.69
Renaissance Academy NR Private 1-12 40 0.83

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido NR Private K-12 26 0.44
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 0.51
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.69
Renaissance Academy NR Private 1-12 40 0.83
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 0.91

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Neighbors for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena

Here are the neighbors for 538 Ventura Street, Altadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
599 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,164 09/14/2001 $174,001
647 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,480 12/06/2019 $1,275,000
526 Ventura St, Altadena 1,761 01/28/2022
527 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,612 04/11/1990 $190,000
617 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,638 07/26/2013 $575,000
607 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,276 06/13/2013
577 Mountain View St, Altadena 2,134 08/31/2000
530 Ventura St, Altadena 1,929 01/02/2008
541 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,670 11/30/2010 $405,004
476 Ventura St, Altadena 861 05/11/2017 $545,000
520 Ventura St, Altadena 1,206 04/23/2008
569 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,092 02/02/2001 $165,001
560 Ventura St, Altadena 2,343 05/25/2016
593 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,887 07/24/2018
585 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,406 04/28/2026 $1,585,000
468 Ventura St, Altadena 1,208 12/14/1995 $120,000
457 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,472 09/30/2002
549 Mountain View St, Altadena 1,452 12/29/2023
484 Ventura St, Altadena 2,102 07/09/2024
554 Ventura St, Altadena 1,110 08/23/2021

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