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1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 - Property report

Also known as: 1551 Forest Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1947

Acreage

0.197

Sale price

$592,500

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1551 Forest Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103
Zip code
91103
Neighborhood
Prospect Park
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Pasadena

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,184
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1947
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
12/11/2014
Sale price
$592,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,302
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (RS-6)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.197

Area overview

Walk score
54 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
39 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Pasadena Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/11/2014 $592,500 XXXX XXXXXX X; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/31/2014 $445,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/25/2017 Financing Statement XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/31/2016 Termination Financing Statement XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/31/2016 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/18/2016 Notice XXXX XXXXXX
08/20/2015 Financing Statement XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/04/2015 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/11/2014 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/11/2014 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX X
05/14/2014 Cancellation Notice of Default XXXXXX XXXXXX
05/06/2014 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$8,302
Current property tax
$8,862
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$740,856
Land value
$592,687
Building value
$148,169

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $726,330 1.1206 $8,139 +4.38%
2024-2025 $712,089 1.095 $7,797 +0.83%
2023-2024 $698,127 1.1077 $7,733 +3.68%
2022-2023 $684,439 1.0897 $7,458 +4.25%
2021-2022 $671,019 1.0661 $7,154 +4.38%
2020-2021 $664,139 1.031971 $6,854 +1.67%
2019-2020 $638,352 1.056015 $6,741 -2.62%
2018-2019 $625,836 1.1061 $6,922 +0.99%
2017-2018 $613,565 1.1172 $6,854 +1.82%
2016-2017 $601,535 1.1191 $6,732 +1.09%

Special assessments & penalties for 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Code Description Tax levied
06216 County Sanitation District #16
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31034 Mwd Water Standby Charge #9
22863 Pasadena Library Special Tax
22890 Pasadena Storm Use Charge
90969 Pasadena Unified School District Measure Ee Parcel Tax
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06132 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement

Permit information for 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
05/18/2023
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
01/21/2016
10/22/2015

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Pasadena residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,259,000

0.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$779

-4.2% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cleveland Elementary School NR Public K-5 97 0.20
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.50
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.50
Jackson Elementary School 5 Public K-5 628 0.74
Harriet Tubman NR Private PK-2 19 0.81
Harriet Tubman NR Private PK-2 19 0.81
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.84
Chandler School NR Private K-8 440 0.97
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School 3 Public 6-8 513 0.90
Chandler School NR Private K-8 440 0.97
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 1.17
New Horizon School Pasadena NR Private K-8 153 1.30
New Horizon School NR Private K-8 0 1.34
The Hillside School NR Private 7-12 29 1.37
La Canada High School 9 Public 7-12 1,993 1.65
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 1.75
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 0.37
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.70
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy NR Private 9-12 403 1.27
The Hillside School NR Private 7-12 29 1.37
Irl - Westmoreland Academy NR Private K-12 98 1.45
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.46
La Canada High School 9 Public 7-12 1,993 1.65
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 1.75

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103?

The development at 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1947.

What is the total square footage of 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103?

1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 has a total of 1,184 square feet.

When was 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold and what was the sale price?

1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold on 12/11/2014 for $592,500.

What is the assessed value of 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103?

1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 is currently assessed at $726,330.

What are the property taxes for 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103?

The property taxes for 1551 Forest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 total $8,139.

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