540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Information
540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena |
| Zip code | 91101 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Pasadena |
| Neighborhood | South Lake |
Sales & Tax Overview for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
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| Sale date | 03/20/2017 |
| Sale price | $15,500,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $76,670 |
Lot & Building Information for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
| Building sqft | 5,454 |
| Building class | Office Building - One Story (1700) |
| Acreage | 0.157
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| Year built | 1998 |
| Year last altered | 2003 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Pasadena Unified School District |
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Other Property Data for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
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About 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
This Office Building - One Story (1700) located at 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 has a total of 5,454 square feet and a current price per square foot of $2,841.
What is the year built & the current market value of 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101?540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 was built in 1998 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $6,510,882.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
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Title Documents for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
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Property Taxes for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $72,961 |
| Current property tax | $76,670 |
| Market value | $6,510,882 |
Special Assessments And Penalties for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 06216 | County Sanitation District #16 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
| 31034 | Mwd Water Standby Charge #9 | Register |
Assessment History for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, 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 | $6,510,882 | 1.1206 | $72,961 | +4.38% |
| 2024-2025 | $6,383,219 | 1.095 | $69,896 | +0.83% |
| 2023-2024 | $6,258,059 | 1.1077 | $69,321 | +3.68% |
| 2022-2023 | $6,135,353 | 1.0897 | $66,857 | +4.26% |
| 2021-2022 | $6,015,053 | 1.0661 | $64,126 | +4.38% |
Permits for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
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Pasadena residential market stats
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Demographics by Zip Code
| Total population | 21,165 |
| Median age | 36.5 |
| Average household income | $112,778 |
| Family households | 33.5% |
| Occupied housing units | 11,507 |
| Owner occupied units | 15.2% |
| Average number of people per household | 1.76 |
| Median year structure built | 1978 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $678,800 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $694,600 |
Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Transportation
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Neighbors for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
Here are the neighbors for 540 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528 S Lake Ave, Pasadena | 4,100 | 01/30/2025 | |
| 900 Granite Dr, Pasadena | 03/20/2017 | $15,500,000 | |
| 498 S Lake Ave, Pasadena | 3,395 | 09/11/2012 | |
| 560 S Lake Ave, Pasadena | 240 | 04/01/2020 | $275,000 |
| 923 E California Blvd, Pasadena | 03/20/2017 | $15,500,000 | |
| 897 Granite Dr, Pasadena | 4,032 | 12/21/2018 | $4,500,000 |
| 937 E California Blvd, Pasadena | 5,940 | 05/03/2018 | $2,050,000 |
| 525 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena | 4,734 | ||
| 500 S Lake Ave, Pasadena | 2,600 | 12/31/2012 | $562,000 |
| 885 E California Blvd, Pasadena | 1,059 | 07/18/2025 | $2,850,000 |
| 535 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena | 4,767 | 09/30/2024 | $2,900,000 |
| 913 E California Blvd, Pasadena | 4,800 | 01/14/2008 | |
| 929 E California Blvd, Pasadena | 2,529 | 03/20/2017 | $15,500,000 |
| 555 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena | 3,488 | ||
| 517 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena | 1,764 | ||
| 526 S Lake Ave, Pasadena | 2,100 | 09/22/2005 | |
| 516 S Lake Ave, Pasadena | 3,540 | 09/18/2024 | |
| 906 Granite Dr, Pasadena | 2,484 | 03/20/2017 | $15,500,000 |
| 896 Granite Dr, Pasadena | 3,750 | 03/20/2017 | $15,500,000 |