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686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena
Zip code 91105
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Lower Arroyo Seco

Sales & Tax Overview for 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Sale date 01/08/2013
Sale price $1,340,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $20,021

Lot & Building Information for 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

Building sqft 3,420
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.268 i
Units 1
Year built 1910
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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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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Other Property Data for 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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About 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105?

686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1910 and has a total of 3,420 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,721,400, the tax amount paid for 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 is $19,290.

When was 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 last sold and what was the last sale price?

686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 was last sold in 01/08/2013 for $1,340,000.

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 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/08/2013 $1,340,000
09/05/1995 $90,000
06/16/1989 $735,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/01/2025 Reconveyance
09/19/2025 Request Notice Default
Trust Deed
09/12/2055
09/19/2025 Affidavit Successor Trustee
08/08/2022 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
07/24/2052
03/24/2022 Reconveyance
03/24/2022 Substitution Trustee
03/11/2022 Trust Deed 03/01/2052
05/09/2017 Trust Deed 05/01/2047
01/08/2013 Trust Deed 02/01/2043
01/08/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $19,290
Current property tax $20,021
Market value $1,721,400
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 686 West California Boulevard, 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 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 686 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 $1,721,400 1.1206 $19,290 +4.38%
2024-2025 $1,687,653 1.095 $18,480 +0.83%
2023-2024 $1,654,562 1.1077 $18,328 +3.68%
2022-2023 $1,622,121 1.0897 $17,676 +4.26%
2021-2022 $1,590,315 1.0661 $16,954 +4.38%

Permits for 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/14/2018
01/25/2018
01/25/2018
12/03/2013
10/09/1997
03/23/1995
06/22/1989
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Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
4.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$770
-0.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% 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 0.50
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.58
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.76
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.76
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.78

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.58
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.76
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.78
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 0.99
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena NR Private 6-12 66 1.21

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 0.38
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.58
Maranatha High School NR Private 9-12 554 0.67
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.76
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.78

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Neighbors for 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 686 West California Boulevard, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
677 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 3,153 08/20/2003
638 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,273 11/14/2017
600 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena 2,063 01/16/2024
678 W California Blvd, Pasadena 4,368 12/23/2021 $2,430,000
660 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,285 05/16/2024 $2,495,000
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
649 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 2,440 01/30/2018
727 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 2,692
666 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,784 10/12/2018
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
669 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 3,274 12/28/2020
659 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 3,060 07/12/2024
650 W California Blvd, Pasadena 3,839 12/23/2019
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
706 W California Blvd, Pasadena 3,432 08/06/2019

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