| Primary address | 281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena |
| Zip code | 91105 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Pasadena |
| Neighborhood | Lower Arroyo Seco |
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| Sale date | 02/22/2022 |
| Sale price | $2,442,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $30,688 |
| Building sqft | 5,222 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.339
|
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1908 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 12 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Heating/AC | Central heating |
| Pool | Yes |
| Zoning district | Multi-Family Residential (RM-16-1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Pasadena Unified School District |
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281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1908 and has a total of 5,222 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,643,839, the tax amount paid for 281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 is $29,626.
When was 281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 last sold?281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 was last sold in 03/28/2023.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2022 | $2,442,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $29,627 |
| Current property tax | $30,688 |
| Market value | $2,643,839 |
| Tax per sqft | $6 |
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 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, 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 | $2,643,839 | 1.1206 | $29,627 | +4.38% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,592,000 | 1.095 | $28,382 | +0.83% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,541,177 | 1.1077 | $28,149 | +1030.31% |
| 2022-2023 | $228,534 | 1.0897 | $2,490 | +4.24% |
| 2021-2022 | $224,053 | 1.0661 | $2,389 | +4.39% |
The complete history of permits filed for 281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah School | NR | Private | K-12 | 374 | 0.44 |
| Waverly School, The | NR | Private | PK-12 | 366 | 0.49 |
| Waverly School, The | NR | Private | PK-12 | 366 | 0.49 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | NR | Public | K-5 | 284 | 0.69 |
| San Rafael Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-5 | 385 | 0.80 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah School | NR | Private | K-12 | 374 | 0.44 |
| Waverly School, The | NR | Private | PK-12 | 366 | 0.49 |
| Irl - Westmoreland Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 98 | 0.81 |
| St. Andrew Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 237 | 0.87 |
| Yattiyr ISEE Christian School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 7 | 0.88 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranatha High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 554 | 0.21 |
| Sequoyah School | NR | Private | K-12 | 374 | 0.44 |
| Waverly School, The | NR | Private | PK-12 | 366 | 0.49 |
| Mayfield Senior School Of The Holy Child Jesus | NR | Private | 9-12 | 333 | 0.71 |
| Irl - Westmoreland Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 98 | 0.81 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Ellis St, Pasadena | 1,896 | 01/10/2008 | |
| 294 S Grand Ave, Pasadena | 4,939 | 10/15/2009 | |
| 515 Arbor St, Pasadena | 604 | 03/17/2006 | |
| 500 Maylin St, Pasadena | 2,506 | 07/15/2016 | $1,129,000 |
| 478 Ellis St, Pasadena | 3,703 | 05/22/2024 | $2,810,000 |
| 510 Ellis St, Pasadena | 1,556 | 09/27/2021 | |
| 297 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena | 4,884 | 03/26/2026 | |
| 230 S Grand Ave, Pasadena | 4,824 | 05/19/2022 | $5,633,500 |
| 275 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena | 5,292 | 06/04/2019 | |
| 200 S Grand Ave, Pasadena | 2,680 | 07/09/1993 | |
| 190 S Grand Ave, Pasadena | 1,611 | 01/13/2015 | |
| 490 Maylin St, Pasadena | 4,302 | 10/13/2020 | |
| 222 S Grand Ave, Pasadena | 3,952 | 03/13/2026 | |
| 495 Ellis St, Pasadena | 1,320 | 09/28/2016 | |
| 490 Ellis St, Pasadena | 2,667 | 06/23/2022 | $1,675,000 |
| 208 S Grand Ave, Pasadena | 3,808 | 09/22/2022 | $4,303,500 |
| 494 Ellis St, Pasadena | 2,117 | 01/12/2026 | |
| 280 S Grand Ave, Pasadena | 6,125 | 12/21/2011 | |
| 485 Arbor St, Pasadena | 2,668 | 11/10/2016 | |
| 242 S Grand Ave, Pasadena | 3,150 | 07/12/2024 | $3,452,000 |