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520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 520 California Terrace, Pasadena
Zip code 91105
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Lower Arroyo Seco

Sales & Tax Overview for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena

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Sale date 04/28/2017
Sale price $1,200,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $16,499

Lot & Building Information for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,956
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.172
Units 1
Year built 1911
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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

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Other Property Data for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena

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About 520 California Terrace, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105?

520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1911 and has a total of 1,956 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,420,551, the tax amount paid for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 is $15,918.

When was 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 last sold and what was the last sale price?

520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 was last sold in 04/28/2017 for $1,200,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/28/2017 $1,200,000
02/26/2001 $579,005
12/10/1998 $455,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/19/2025 Trust Deed 08/12/2055
07/15/2021 Trust Deed 04/01/2051
05/10/2019 Reconveyance
03/14/2019 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
03/25/2049
03/14/2019 Trust Deed 04/01/2049
07/14/2017 Assignment Trust Deed
04/28/2017 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
04/23/2047
04/28/2017 Trust Deed 05/01/2047
04/28/2017 Grant Deed
01/15/2008 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $15,919
Current property tax $16,499
Market value $1,420,551
Tax per sqft $8

Special Assessments And Penalties for 520 California Terrace, 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
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 520 California Terrace, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 520 California Terrace, 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 $1,420,551 1.1206 $15,919 +4.38%
2024-2025 $1,392,698 1.095 $15,250 +53.25%
2023-2024 $898,370 1.1077 $9,951 +3.68%
2022-2023 $880,756 1.0897 $9,598 +4.25%
2021-2022 $863,487 1.0661 $9,206 +4.38%

Permits for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
05/16/2023
05/11/2023
10/11/2021
07/13/2020
07/26/2017
07/26/2017
07/26/2017
07/19/2017
06/22/2017
06/21/2017
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Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,225,000
3.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$784
5.8% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% 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 to school (mi)
San Rafael Elementary School 5 Public K-5 385 0.49
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.56
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.73
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.73
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.85

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.56
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.73
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.85
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 1.07
Irl - Westmoreland Academy NR Private K-12 98 1.12

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mayfield Senior School Of The Holy Child Jesus NR Private 9-12 333 0.46
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.56
Maranatha High School NR Private 9-12 554 0.59
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.73
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.85

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Neighbors for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
514 California Ter, Pasadena 1,484 03/27/2013
502 California Ter, Pasadena 1,885 07/08/2025 $2,485,000
486 California Ter, Pasadena 1,362 10/26/2018
500 California Ter, Pasadena 3,491 05/01/2015 $2,500,000
657 W California Blvd, Pasadena 3,231 11/24/2004
615 W California Blvd, Pasadena 3,576 08/11/2022
496 California Ter, Pasadena 1,060 03/29/2019
659 W California Blvd, Pasadena 1,437 02/12/2026
487 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 2,314 08/02/2013 $2,415,000
525 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 2,697 06/20/2002
505 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 5,941 05/22/2025 $11,000,000
555 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 3,572 02/20/2025 $2,900,000
575 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 2,698 08/22/2022
627 W California Blvd, Pasadena 3,264 07/13/2009
528 California Ter, Pasadena 2,401 03/03/1997
607 W California Blvd, Pasadena 3,347 05/17/2021
535 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 3,231 04/26/2021
494 California Ter, Pasadena 2,992 12/10/2015 $1,808,000
663 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,949 04/05/2017 $2,215,000
667 W California Blvd, Pasadena 1,354 12/09/2005

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