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488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91105
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Lower Arroyo Seco

Sales & Tax Overview for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 03/28/2017
Sale price $7,300,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $98,948

Lot & Building Information for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 8,573
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 2.215
Units 1
Year built 1925
Year last altered
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Heating/AC Central heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (RS-1 HD)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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About 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105?

488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1925 and has a total of 8,573 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $8,641,716, the tax amount paid for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 is $96,839.

When was 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 last sold and what was the last sale price?

488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 was last sold in 03/28/2017 for $7,300,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/28/2017 $7,300,000
07/30/2012 $5,330,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/28/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
07/30/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/14/2010 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
               
               
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $96,839
Current property tax $98,948
Market value $8,641,716
Tax per sqft $11

Special Assessments And Penalties for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, 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 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 488 South San Rafael 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 $8,641,716 1.1206 $96,839 +4.38%
2024-2025 $8,472,272 1.095 $92,771 +0.83%
2023-2024 $8,306,150 1.1077 $92,007 +3.68%
2022-2023 $8,143,285 1.0897 $88,737 +4.26%
2021-2022 $7,983,614 1.0661 $85,113 +4.38%

Permits for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/26/2012
10/26/2012
10/26/2012
10/17/2012
05/23/2012
02/28/2012
02/14/2012
01/04/2012
03/13/2008
04/06/1988
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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 0.25
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 0.82
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.85
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.96
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 1.03

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 0.82
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.85
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.96
Fusion Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 39 0.96
Fusion Academy - Pasadena NR Private 6-12 78 0.96

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 0.55
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 0.82
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.85
Maranatha High School NR Private 9-12 554 0.89
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.96

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Neighbors for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 488 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
380 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 16,599 07/22/2025 $20,500,000
875 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 5,695 03/31/2006
424 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 3,414 10/24/2017 $101,000
450 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 6,933 09/18/2009
430 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 7,716 05/14/2021 $5,880,000
560 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 4,910 12/10/2024 $5,700,000
220 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 3,595 12/31/2015
70 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 11,512 09/05/2007 $11,500,000
436 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 4,103 01/18/2023 $6,248,000
400 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 5,478 12/29/2020
248 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 5,620 11/18/2010
262 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 8,656 03/26/2021
310 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 3,788 09/05/2000
60 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 6,592 02/11/2021
210 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 3,803 01/06/2016
350 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 2,547 03/22/2000
180 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 3,087 12/06/2017 $3,600,000
230 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 4,482 04/04/2024 $4,650,000
190 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 3,344 09/21/2020
887 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 7,842 04/17/2023 $6,700,000

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