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278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Information

278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Information

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Primary address 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena
Zip code 91001
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

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Sale date 06/23/2015
Sale price $612,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,450

Lot & Building Information for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

Building sqft 1,176
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.198
Units 1
Year built 1924
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
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 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

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About 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001?

278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,176 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $372,514, the tax amount paid for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 is $4,069.

When was 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 last sold and what was the last sale price?

278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 was last sold in 06/23/2015 for $612,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/23/2015 $612,000
02/13/2009 $375,003
10/28/2003 $345,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/09/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
03/31/2055
05/20/2021 Trust Deed 06/01/2051
06/23/2015 Trust Deed 07/01/2045
06/23/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/13/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
06/10/2008 Trustees Deed
05/06/2008 Notice
03/16/2006 Assignment Trust Deed
03/16/2006 Assignment Trust Deed
02/22/2006 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,069
Current property tax $4,450
Market value $372,514
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

Special Assessments

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

Code Description Tax levied
05713 Altadena Library District Cfd No. 2020-1
06217 County Sanitation District #17
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
02800 Los Angeles County Lighting District

Assessment History for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 West Altadena Drive, 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 $372,514 1.0924 $4,069 -49.47%
2024-2025 $735,522 1.095 $8,054 +0.83%
2023-2024 $721,101 1.1077 $7,988 +3.68%
2022-2023 $706,963 1.0897 $7,704 +4.26%
2021-2022 $693,102 1.0661 $7,389 +4.38%

Permits for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/31/2014
10/31/2014
             
             
             
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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 (miles)
Bourne Inc. Home School NR Private 1-6 6 0.24
Renaissance Academy NR Private 1-12 40 0.28
Odyssey Charter School - South 7 Charter K-8 342 0.28
Alma Fuerte Public 3 Charter K-8 145 0.28
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Renaissance Academy NR Private 1-12 40 0.28
Odyssey Charter School - South 7 Charter K-8 342 0.28
Alma Fuerte Public 3 Charter K-8 145 0.28
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 0.36
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.41

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Renaissance Academy NR Private 1-12 40 0.28
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 0.36
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.41
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 0.52
Hathaway-Sycamores, Nps Elementary Nido NR Private K-12 26 0.74

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Neighbors for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena

Here are the neighbors for 278 West Altadena Drive, Altadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
258 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,120 06/14/2021
294 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,092 10/31/2017
2968 Olive Ave, Altadena 1,418 02/27/2012
274 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,136 01/17/2013
224 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,699 04/22/2024
214 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,817 11/29/2023
234 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,908 09/27/2016 $630,000
286 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,120 05/16/2022
266 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,176 08/29/2003
190 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,465 04/24/2007
310 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,605 10/28/2025
3074 Calanda Ave, Altadena 1,382 03/05/2004 $370,003
206 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 891 04/17/2018 $600,000
198 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,176 09/29/2020
399 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,176 06/03/1988 $128,000
246 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,158 11/04/2019
306 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,037 04/30/2012 $407,000
326 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,381 09/26/2019
3063 Calanda Ave, Altadena 1,128 11/06/2018 $706,000
318 W Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,120 03/19/2026 $475,000

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