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520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 - Property report

Also known as: 520 California Ter

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1911

Acreage

0.172

Sale price

$1,200,000

General Information

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

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool
Building sq. ft.
1,956
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1911
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
04/28/2017
Sale price
$1,200,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$16,237
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Hillside Overlay District (RS-4 HD)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.172

Area overview

Walk score
26 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
30 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Pasadena Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA

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

Sales history for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/28/2017 $1,200,000 X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/26/2001 $579,005 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
12/10/1998 $455,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/19/2025 Trust Deed XXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/15/2021 Trust Deed X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/10/2019 Reconveyance XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
03/14/2019 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/14/2019 Trust Deed X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/14/2017 Assignment Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/28/2017 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/28/2017 Trust Deed XXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/28/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/15/2008 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 520 California Terrace, 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
$16,237
Current property tax
$16,907
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,448,961
Land value
$784,854
Building value
$664,107

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $854,633 1.031971 $8,820 +1.67%
2019-2020 $821,449 1.056015 $8,675 -2.62%
2018-2019 $805,343 1.1061 $8,908 +0.99%
2017-2018 $789,553 1.1172 $8,821 +1.82%
2016-2017 $774,073 1.1191 $8,662 +1.09%

Special assessments & penalties for 520 California Terrace, 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 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
05/16/2023
05/11/2023
10/11/2021
07/13/2020
07/26/2017

*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

FEMA flood zones
X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Roosevelt Elementary School NR Public K-5 284 1.04
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 1.07
San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineering Arts And Mathematics (STEAM) Magnet 6 Public K-5 235 1.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 1.26
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High 4 Charter 6-12 373 1.31
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 1.26
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High 4 Charter 6-12 373 1.31
Optimist Charter NR Charter 7-12 40 1.46

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105?

The development at 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1911.

What is the total square footage of 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105?

520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 has a total of 1,956 square feet.

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

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

What is the assessed value of 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105?

520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 is currently assessed at $1,420,551.

What are the property taxes for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105?

The property taxes for 520 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA 91105 total $15,918.

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