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638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena
Zip code 91105
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Lower Arroyo Seco

Sales & Tax Overview for 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Sale date 02/27/1992
Sale price $470,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $10,429

Lot & Building Information for 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

Building sqft 2,273
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.275
Units 1
Year built 1911
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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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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About 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105?

638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1911 and has a total of 2,273 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $880,004, the tax amount paid for 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 is $9,861.

When was 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 last sold?

638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 was last sold in 11/14/2017.

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Past Sales & Property History for 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/27/1992 $470,000

Title Documents for 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/08/2022 Affidavit
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
11/14/2017 Trust Deed 12/01/2047
11/14/2017 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/28/2013 Subordination
03/04/2011 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
01/06/2011 Trust Deed
11/15/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
11/17/2003 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/27/1992 Deed
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Property Taxes for 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,861
Current property tax $10,429
Market value $880,004
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 638 West California Boulevard, 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 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 638 West California Boulevard, 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 $880,004 1.1206 $9,861 +4.38%
2024-2025 $862,751 1.095 $9,447 +2.39%
2023-2024 $832,945 1.1077 $9,227 +3.68%
2022-2023 $816,613 1.0897 $8,899 +4.26%
2021-2022 $800,601 1.0661 $8,535 +4.37%

Permits for 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
08/01/2024
10/21/2021
06/20/2013
04/10/2013
02/19/2004
02/15/1989
03/07/1988
01/22/1988
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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 0.52
San Rafael Elementary School 5 Public K-5 385 0.55
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.71
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.71
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.74

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.52
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.71
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.74
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 1.03
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 1.16

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 0.35
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.52
Maranatha High School NR Private 9-12 554 0.64
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.71
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.74

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Neighbors for 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 638 West California Boulevard, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
660 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,285 05/16/2024 $2,495,000
678 W California Blvd, Pasadena 4,368 12/23/2021 $2,430,000
600 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena 2,063 01/16/2024
610 W California Blvd, Pasadena 1,709 02/20/2024 $1,875,000
636 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,234 05/18/2021
620 W California Blvd, Pasadena 1,445 04/15/2008 $1,200,000
1015 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 3,673 08/20/2021
1039 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 2,193 08/30/2005
666 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,784 10/12/2018
686 W California Blvd, Pasadena 3,420 01/08/2013 $1,340,000
650 W California Blvd, Pasadena 3,839 12/23/2019
610 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena 2,311 03/09/2007 $1,575,500
626 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena 2,728 02/24/2020 $1,495,000
636 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena 2,021 07/15/2013 $1,209,000
600 W California Blvd, Pasadena 3,521 12/03/2024 $3,905,000
619 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 3,249 08/23/2012 $951,000
601 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 2,297 08/21/2012
706 W California Blvd, Pasadena 3,432 08/06/2019
629 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 2,887 05/01/2001 $1,026,000
639 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 4,058 03/01/2002

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