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478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91105
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Lower Arroyo Seco

Sales & Tax Overview for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 05/26/2017
Sale price $3,600,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $48,582

Lot & Building Information for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 3,748
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.463
Units 1
Year built 1887
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Heating/AC Central heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (RS-4)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

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About 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105?

478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1887 and has a total of 3,748 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $4,261,666, the tax amount paid for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 is $47,756.

When was 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 last sold and what was the last sale price?

478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 was last sold in 05/26/2017 for $3,600,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/26/2017 $3,600,000
03/08/2002 $1,125,011
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/26/2017 Trust Deed 06/01/2047
05/26/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
12/12/2014 Trust Deed
01/08/2013 Trust Deed 02/01/2043
02/26/2010 Trust Deed
05/02/2007 Deed
05/01/2007 Deed
02/02/2006 Deed
03/08/2002 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $47,756
Current property tax $48,582
Market value $4,261,666
Tax per sqft $13

Special Assessments And Penalties for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

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
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

Assessment History for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 478 South Grand 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 $4,261,666 1.1206 $47,756 +4.38%
2024-2025 $4,178,105 1.095 $45,750 +0.83%
2023-2024 $4,096,182 1.1077 $45,373 +3.68%
2022-2023 $4,015,865 1.0897 $43,761 +4.26%
2021-2022 $3,937,124 1.0661 $41,974 +4.38%

Permits for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
08/30/2024
10/19/2017
12/04/2009
12/04/2009
03/28/2006
03/16/2006
03/16/2006
12/16/2003
12/16/2003
11/07/2003
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Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,259,000
0.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$779
-4.2% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% YoY

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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)
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.41
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.57
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.57
San Rafael Elementary School 5 Public K-5 385 0.65
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.83

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.41
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.57
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.83
Irl - Westmoreland Academy NR Private K-12 98 1.05
Mayfield Junior School NR Private K-8 524 1.05

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.41
Maranatha High School NR Private 9-12 554 0.45
Mayfield Senior School Of The Holy Child Jesus NR Private 9-12 333 0.48
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.57
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.83

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Neighbors for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 478 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
504 Arbor St, Pasadena 3,641 12/24/2019
510 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena 6,433 09/30/2020 $4,602,000
356 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 01/15/2021
474 Lockhaven St, Pasadena 3,303 05/25/2000
485 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena 4,628 09/24/2021 $3,575,000
501 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena 4,431 01/08/1999
391 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena
500 Locke Haven St, Pasadena 2,876 06/21/2021
504 Locke Haven St, Pasadena 2,694 09/30/2004
488 Locke Haven St, Pasadena 3,814 04/11/2019
468 Lockhaven St, Pasadena 3,537 07/14/2021 $2,757,000
496 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena 3,004 11/07/2017
509 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena 3,950 01/14/2020
350 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 7,913 01/15/2021
505 Locke Haven St, Pasadena 3,160 12/13/2011
470 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 4,773 05/12/2005
515 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena 1,938 06/24/2013 $1,031,500
462 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 3,154 08/30/2011
440 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 2,834 05/13/2021
475 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena 1,445 10/17/2016

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