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278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Information

278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena
Zip code 91001
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena

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Sale date 07/07/2014
Sale price $640,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,807

Lot & Building Information for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena

Building sqft 2,114
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.326
Units 1
Year built 1948
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & 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 East Pentagon Street, Altadena

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About 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena, CA 91001?

278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena, CA 91001 was built in 1948 and has a total of 2,114 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena, CA 91001 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $407,974, the tax amount paid for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena, CA 91001 is $4,456.

When was 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena, CA 91001 last sold?

278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena, CA 91001 was last sold in 07/19/2023.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/07/2014 $640,000
01/11/2008 $590,000
12/26/2000 $190,001
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/19/2023 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
08/24/2020 Trust Deed 09/01/2050
07/07/2014 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/22/2011 Trust Deed
01/27/2010 Trust Deed
01/11/2008 Trust Deed
01/11/2008 Deed
12/26/2000 Deed
(Probate - Sale - Single parcel sale)
09/12/1988 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,457
Current property tax $4,807
Market value $407,974
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 278 East Pentagon 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
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
02800 Los Angeles County Lighting District
00197 Los Angeles County Solid Waste Service Charge

Assessment History for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 East Pentagon 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 $407,974 1.0924 $4,457 -54.51%
2024-2025 $894,637 1.095 $9,796 +0.83%
2023-2024 $877,096 1.1077 $9,716 +3.68%
2022-2023 $859,899 1.0897 $9,370 +4.25%
2021-2022 $843,039 1.0661 $8,988 +4.38%

Permits for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/29/2016
02/29/2016
02/29/2016
01/15/2016
01/15/2016
09/11/2015
07/08/2015
07/08/2015
07/08/2015
07/08/2015
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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)
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 0.21
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 0.21
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.45
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.46
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.46

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 0.21
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.45
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.46
Alma Fuerte Public 3 Charter K-8 145 0.48
Odyssey Charter School - South 7 Charter K-8 342 0.48

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 0.21
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.45
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.46
Renaissance Academy NR Private 1-12 40 0.48
Lindsay School NR Private 9-12 14 0.71

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Neighbors for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena

Here are the neighbors for 278 East Pentagon Street, Altadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
301 E Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,583 09/20/2022
291 E Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,532 02/13/2024
254 E Pentagon St, Altadena 1,101 05/13/2025 $600,000
238 E Pentagon St, Altadena 1,222 03/10/2026
261 E Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,913 01/08/2021
290 E Palm St, Altadena 481 04/12/2019 $589,000
300 E Palm St, Altadena 2,271 07/05/2019
260 E Pentagon St, Altadena 756 05/20/2024
237 E Altadena Dr, Altadena 2,096 09/21/2023 $1,468,000
245 E Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,553 09/27/2013
2977 Raymond Ave, Altadena 1,099 10/29/2018
244 E Pentagon St, Altadena 2,087 11/21/2017 $1,015,000
281 E Pentagon St, Altadena 1,621 02/19/2026 $660,000
268 E Palm St, Altadena 1,172 04/27/2018
283 E Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,400 04/04/2025 $745,000
2957 Raymond Ave, Altadena 1,024 06/02/2017 $730,000
2829 Marengo Ave, Altadena 5,051 07/01/2021
2807 Marengo Ave, Altadena 1,106 04/28/2010
269 E Altadena Dr, Altadena 1,581 06/17/2005
2969 Raymond Ave, Altadena 1,968 03/10/2021

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