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520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 - Property report

Also known as: 520 W California Blvd

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1913

Acreage

0.206

Sale price

$2,000,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
520 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
Zip code
91105
Neighborhood
Lower Arroyo Seco
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Pasadena

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool
Building sq. ft.
3,700
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1913
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
HVAC
Central heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
08/08/2019
Sale price
$2,000,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$25,001
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Hillside Overlay District (RS-4 HD)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.206

Area overview

Walk score
53 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
53 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Pasadena Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/08/2019 $2,000,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
07/10/2013 $1,720,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
06/10/2009 $1,525,015 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX X; XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/19/2023 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
02/11/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/11/2021 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/17/2019 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/08/2019 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/08/2019 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/10/2013 Grant Deed
(Special proceessing - Single parcel sale)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/21/2010 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/10/2009 Trust Deed XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/10/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$25,001
Current property tax
$25,661
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,231,033
Land value
$1,384,245
Building value
$846,788

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $2,040,000 1.031971 $21,052 +25.89%
2019-2020 $1,583,577 1.056015 $16,723 -2.62%
2018-2019 $1,552,528 1.1061 $17,172 +0.99%
2017-2018 $1,522,087 1.1172 $17,004 +1.82%
2016-2017 $1,492,243 1.1191 $16,699 +1.09%

Special assessments & penalties for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

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
22863 Pasadena Library Special Tax
22890 Pasadena Storm Use Charge
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06132 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement
Permits

Permit information for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
06/09/2020
01/06/2010
01/06/2010
12/08/2009
08/03/2004

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,259,000

0.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$779

-4.2% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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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
Mayfield Junior School NR Private K-8 524 1.05
Roosevelt Elementary School NR Public K-5 284 1.07
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
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 1.13
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
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 1.05
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High 4 Charter 6-12 373 1.50
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 1.56

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Neighbors for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

1053 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 1000 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 1040 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 530 W California Blvd, Pasadena 540 W California Blvd, Pasadena 1005 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 566 W California Blvd, Pasadena 1010 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 620 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 970 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 550 W California Blvd, Pasadena 632 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 640 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 510 W California Blvd, Pasadena 990 Laguna Rd, Pasadena 999 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena 610 S Grand Ave, Pasadena 575 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 561 LA Loma Rd, Pasadena 1020 Laguna Rd, Pasadena

Nearby ZIP codes for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

90031, Los Angeles County, CA 90039, Los Angeles County, CA 90041, Los Angeles County, CA 90065, Los Angeles County, CA 91001, Los Angeles County, CA 91011, Los Angeles County, CA 91030, Los Angeles County, CA 91101, Los Angeles County, CA 91103, Los Angeles County, CA 91104, Los Angeles County, CA 91106, Los Angeles County, CA 91107, Los Angeles County, CA 91108, Los Angeles County, CA 91205, Los Angeles County, CA 91775, Los Angeles County, CA 91801, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105?

The development at 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 was built in 1913.

What is the total square footage of 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105?

520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 has a total of 3,700 square feet.

When was 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 last sold and what was the sale price?

520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 was last sold on 08/08/2019 for $2,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105?

520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 is currently assessed at $2,231,033.

What are the property taxes for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105?

The property taxes for 520 West California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 total $25,000.

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