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

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

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Address

Primary address 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91105
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Lower Arroyo Seco

Sales & Tax Overview for 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 11/13/2025
Sale price $5,200,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $44,237

Lot & Building Information for 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 3,200
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.344
Units 1
Year built 1932
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 5
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & 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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About 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105?

217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1932 and has a total of 3,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,876,000, the tax amount paid for 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 is $43,434.

When was 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 last sold and what was the last sale price?

217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 was last sold in 11/13/2025 for $5,200,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/13/2025 $5,200,000
09/30/2024 $2,960,101
09/24/2018 $3,400,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/13/2025 Grant Deed
11/13/2025 Affidavit
09/30/2024 Trustees Deed
11/08/2022 Notice of Trustees Sale
08/10/2022 Notice Default
08/01/2022 Substitution Trustee
06/22/2020 Trust Deed 07/01/2050
10/11/2018 Reconveyance
09/24/2018 Trust Deed 10/01/2048
09/24/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $43,434
Current property tax $44,237
Market value $3,876,000
Tax per sqft $14

Special Assessments And Penalties for 217 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 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 217 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 $3,876,000 1.1206 $43,434 +4.58%
2024-2025 $3,792,760 1.095 $41,531 +0.83%
2023-2024 $3,718,394 1.1077 $41,189 +3.68%
2022-2023 $3,645,485 1.0897 $39,725 +4.26%
2021-2022 $3,574,006 1.0661 $38,102 +4.38%

Permits for 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/08/2020
10/08/2020
09/20/2016
06/16/2015
11/25/2014
11/25/2014
11/25/2014
11/25/2014
07/01/2014
04/21/2014
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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 to school (mi)
San Rafael Elementary School 5 Public K-5 385 0.18
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 1.00
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 1.06
Irl - Westmoreland Academy NR Private K-12 98 1.12
Roosevelt Elementary School NR Public K-5 284 1.13

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Fusion Academy - Pasadena NR Private 6-12 78 0.75
Fusion Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 39 0.75
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena NR Private 6-12 66 0.75
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High 4 Charter 6-12 373 0.90
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 1.00

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Fusion Academy - Pasadena NR Private 6-12 78 0.75
Fusion Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 39 0.75
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena NR Private 6-12 66 0.75
Mayfield Senior School Of The Holy Child Jesus NR Private 9-12 333 0.85
Maranatha High School NR Private 9-12 554 0.88

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Neighbors for 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 217 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1015 Nithsdale Rd, Pasadena 3,014 06/01/2015 $1,403,000
303 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 2,573 10/30/2015 $1,495,000
261 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 3,520 07/29/2004
175 Sierra View Rd, Pasadena 2,211 04/09/2007
163 Sierra View Rd, Pasadena 3,720 03/03/2015
1034 Nithsdale Rd, Pasadena 2,300 01/26/2021
333 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 4,481 05/02/2019 $2,700,000
177 Sierra View Rd, Pasadena 1,542 02/11/2005 $913,009
330 San Miguel Rd, Pasadena 1,708 11/21/2025
350 San Miguel Rd, Pasadena 2,234 11/02/2020
295 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 4,218 05/07/2019
1060 Nithsdale Rd, Pasadena 2,185 09/15/2008
1040 Nithsdale Rd, Pasadena 2,401 11/12/1998 $615,000
167 Sierra View Rd, Pasadena 2,131 12/16/2010
1052 Nithsdale Rd, Pasadena 1,888 02/15/2022
1022 Nithsdale Rd, Pasadena 1,446 09/24/1999
320 San Miguel Rd, Pasadena 2,760 12/06/2019 $2,501,000
243 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 4,090 06/09/2023 $4,600,000
1025 Nithsdale Rd, Pasadena 2,233 02/19/2026 $2,750,000
281 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 6,814 01/26/2011

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