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639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Information

639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91106
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Madison Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 05/17/2019
Sale price $3,260,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $43,328

Lot & Building Information for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 4,580
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.459
Units 1
Year built 1905
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 6
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-6 LD-11)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena

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About 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was built in 1905 and has a total of 4,580 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,783,159, the tax amount paid for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 is $42,394.

When was 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 last sold and what was the last sale price?

639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was last sold in 05/17/2019 for $3,260,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/17/2019 $3,260,000
06/05/2009 $2,580,025
01/14/1998 $730,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/10/2020 Trust Deed 04/01/2050
06/13/2019 Reconveyance
06/13/2019 Substitution Trustee
05/17/2019 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/29/2019 Grant Deed
04/26/2019 Trust Deed 05/01/2020
04/26/2019 Grant Deed
04/11/2014 Trust Deed 05/01/2044
04/16/2012 Trust Deed 05/01/2042
10/19/2010 Trust Deed
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Property Taxes for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $42,394
Current property tax $43,328
Market value $3,783,159
Tax per sqft $9

Special Assessments And Penalties for 639 South Madison 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 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 639 South Madison 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 $3,783,159 1.1206 $42,394 +4.38%
2024-2025 $3,708,986 1.095 $40,613 +0.83%
2023-2024 $3,636,262 1.1077 $40,279 +5.29%
2022-2023 $3,510,619 1.0897 $38,255 +4.26%
2021-2022 $3,441,784 1.0661 $36,693 +4.83%

Permits for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
06/08/2020
09/11/2019
09/11/2019
09/11/2019
09/11/2019
06/27/2019
06/18/2019
06/14/2019
06/10/2019
06/10/2019
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Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,225,000
3.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$784
5.8% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% 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)
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.37
Mayfield Junior School NR Private K-8 524 0.38
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.40
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.42
Pasadena Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.37
Mayfield Junior School NR Private K-8 524 0.38
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.40
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.42
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.60

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.37
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.42
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 0.43
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.60
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 0.60

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Neighbors for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 639 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
655 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 3,597 11/23/2020 $2,570,000
754 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 2,719 07/17/2003
726 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 2,888 06/18/2013 $1,500,000
540 E California Blvd, Pasadena 6,000 02/06/1991 $42,500
615 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 1,593 03/11/2003
714 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 3,082 10/04/2019 $2,110,000
625 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 2,666 04/20/2011
610 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 2,050 12/19/2024 $2,146,000
620 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 3,334 10/18/2012 $1,250,000
764 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 2,514 07/17/2001
744 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 2,922 09/15/2017 $2,103,000
590 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 8,510 02/05/2021
630 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 1,935 04/09/2024
734 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 3,251 11/12/2010
675 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 4,219 02/12/2021
774 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 3,710 04/18/2022
665 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 1,891 01/27/2009 $865,008
640 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 3,496 05/16/2003 $998,000
685 S Madison Ave, Pasadena 2,533 09/16/2004
784 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 2,293 12/09/2008 $1,275,000

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