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481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Information

481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Information

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Primary address 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena
Zip code 91001
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena

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Sale date 09/15/1995
Sale price $220,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $1,591

Lot & Building Information for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena

Building sqft 1,722
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.292
Units 1
Year built 1956
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central heating
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Zoning district Single-Family Residence (R-1-10000)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena

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About 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001?

481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001 was built in 1956 and has a total of 1,722 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $128,195, the tax amount paid for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001 is $1,400.

When was 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001 last sold and what was the last sale price?

481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA 91001 was last sold in 09/15/1995 for $220,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/15/1995 $220,000

Title Documents for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/16/2025 Release
04/26/2010 Trust Deed
11/21/2008 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
11/10/2008 Trust Deed
09/15/1995 Deed
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Property Taxes for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $1,400
Current property tax $1,591
Market value $128,195
Tax per sqft $1

Special Assessments And Penalties for 481 East Mendocino Street, 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
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 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $128,195 1.0924 $1,400 -65.00%
2024-2025 $365,447 1.095 $4,002 +0.83%
2023-2024 $358,282 1.1077 $3,969 +3.68%
2022-2023 $351,258 1.0897 $3,828 +4.27%
2021-2022 $344,371 1.0661 $3,671 +4.37%

Permits for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/14/2012
             
             
             
             
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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)
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.08
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.08
Altadena Elementary School 5 Public K-5 457 0.31
The Daniel Academy Pasadena NR Private K-5 18 0.42
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.08
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 0.43
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.57
Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School NR Private PK-8 142 0.59
Eliot Arts Magnet 4 Public 6-8 423 0.61

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.08
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 0.43
Lindsay School NR Private 9-12 14 0.48
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 0.57
Renaissance Academy NR Private 1-12 40 0.82

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Neighbors for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena

Here are the neighbors for 481 East Mendocino Street, Altadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
505 E Mendocino St, Altadena 1,458 11/17/2022 $1,300,000
2558 Santa Anita Ave, Altadena 5,320 08/02/2023 $3,075,000
542 E Mariposa St, Altadena 1,253
520 E Mariposa St, Altadena 3,852 11/12/2003 $1,220,012
535 E Mendocino St, Altadena 1,500 01/17/2020
525 E Mendocino St, Altadena 1,500 06/29/2020
560 E Mariposa St, Altadena
548 E Mariposa St, Altadena 1,650 05/27/2021
2576 Santa Anita Ave, Altadena 1,692 07/21/2017
491 E Mendocino St, Altadena 1,736 07/19/2018
2566 Santa Anita Ave, Altadena 1,584 08/24/2015
511 E Mendocino St, Altadena 2,441 05/20/2003
350 Deodara Dr, Altadena 3,865 06/23/2014
345 E Mendocino St, Altadena 2,049 04/30/2026
543 E Mendocino St, Altadena 1,500 06/02/2006
501 E Mendocino St, Altadena 1,743 04/04/2023
534 E Mariposa St, Altadena 2,153 06/10/2021 $1,610,000
539 E Mendocino St, Altadena 2,922 11/12/1998 $420,000
503 E Mendocino St, Altadena 1,719 07/25/2023 $1,050,000
2495 Santa Rosa Ave, Altadena 2,271 02/10/2017

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