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520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena
Zip code 91105
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Lower Arroyo Seco

Sales & Tax Overview for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Sale date 08/08/2019
Sale price $2,000,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $25,661

Lot & Building Information for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

Building sqft 3,700
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.206
Units 1
Year built 1913
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Central heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
53 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
53 /100. Good Transit
Bike Score
56 /100. Bikeable

Zoning district Single-Family Residential Hillside Overlay District (RS-4 HD)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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About 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105?

520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1913 and has a total of 3,700 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,231,033, the tax amount paid for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 is $25,000.

When was 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 last sold?

520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 was last sold in 07/19/2023.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/08/2019 $2,000,000
07/10/2013 $1,720,000
06/10/2009 $1,525,015
       
       
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Title Documents for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/19/2023 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/11/2021 Trust Deed 03/01/2051
02/11/2021 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/17/2019 Trust Deed 01/01/2050
08/08/2019 Trust Deed 09/01/2049
08/08/2019 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
07/10/2013 Grant Deed
(Special proceessing - Single parcel sale)
04/21/2010 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
06/10/2009 Trust Deed
06/10/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $25,001
Current property tax $25,661
Market value $2,231,033
Tax per sqft $7

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Special Assessments And Penalties for 520 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
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Assessment History for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 520 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 $2,231,033 1.1206 $25,001 +4.38%
2024-2025 $2,187,288 1.095 $23,951 +0.83%
2023-2024 $2,144,401 1.1077 $23,754 +3.68%
2022-2023 $2,102,355 1.0897 $22,909 +4.26%
2021-2022 $2,061,133 1.0661 $21,974 +4.38%
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Permits for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
06/09/2020
01/06/2010
01/06/2010
12/08/2009
08/03/2004
07/30/2004
03/02/1995
01/23/1995
01/18/1995
11/21/1994
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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 0.38
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.58
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.58
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.68
San Rafael Elementary School 5 Public K-5 385 0.69
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.38
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.58
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.68
Mayfield Junior School NR Private K-8 524 1.05
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 1.05
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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 0.33
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 0.38
Maranatha High School NR Private 9-12 554 0.56
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.58
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.68
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Neighbors for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1053 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 5,684 01/31/2020
1000 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 3,002 08/31/2011 $1,200,000
1040 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 2,443 01/24/2023
530 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,488 04/16/2008 $1,840,000
540 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,390 03/29/2006
1005 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 7,219 02/21/2017 $5,478,000
566 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,573 07/03/2014 $2,030,000
1010 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 3,036 02/10/2023
620 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 1,730 11/07/2001
970 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 3,275 05/03/2005 $1,600,016
550 W California Blvd, Pasadena 2,927 12/02/2020
632 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 3,928 06/04/2026 $3,050,000
640 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 2,917 06/20/1996
510 W California Blvd, Pasadena 4,070 01/17/2014
990 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 2,368 12/17/2025
999 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 6,689 07/18/2022
610 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 3,824 10/29/2008
575 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 3,005 07/10/2012
561 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 2,186 12/30/2016
1020 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 2,901 04/12/2002 $1,130,011
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