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656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 - Property report

Also known as: 656 S Oak Knoll Ave

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less - Mills Act Property (020G)

Year built

1905

Acreage

0.173

Sale price

$1,623,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
656 S Oak Knoll Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
Zip code
91106
Neighborhood
Madison Heights
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Pasadena

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less - Mills Act Property
Building sq. ft.
1,104
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1905
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
07/21/2021
Sale price
$1,623,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,382
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (RS-6)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.173

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
41 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Pasadena Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA

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

Sales history for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/21/2021 $1,623,000 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX
04/02/1993 $370,000 XXXXX, XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
07/15/1988 $332,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX& XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/25/2025 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust
(File correction)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/26/2022 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/04/2021 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX
08/04/2021 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/21/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/21/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/21/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/08/2012 Trust Deed XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/27/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXX XXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
03/23/2009 Trust Deed XXXXX XXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$4,382
Current property tax
$4,948
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$391,000
Land value
$235,000
Building value
$156,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $391,000 1.1206 $4,382 -76.77%
2024-2025 $1,722,340 1.095 $18,860 +0.83%
2023-2024 $1,688,569 1.1077 $18,704 +3.68%
2022-2023 $1,655,460 1.0897 $18,040 +179.94%
2021-2022 $604,445 1.0661 $6,444 +4.38%
2020-2021 $598,248 1.031971 $6,174 +1.67%
2019-2020 $575,018 1.056015 $6,072 -2.62%
2018-2019 $563,744 1.1061 $6,235 +0.99%
2017-2018 $552,691 1.1172 $6,174 +1.82%
2016-2017 $541,855 1.1191 $6,064 +1.09%

Special assessments & penalties for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, 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
90969 Pasadena Unified School District Measure Ee Parcel Tax
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06132 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement

Permit information for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
12/01/2023
07/01/2021
01/27/2020
07/21/1994
06/18/1993

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Pasadena residential market stats

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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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.17
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.36
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.37
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.38
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 0.38
Pasadena Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.56
Pasadena Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.56
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.17
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.36
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.37
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.38
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 0.38
Mayfield Junior School NR Private K-8 524 0.57
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 0.85
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 0.87
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.17
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 0.35
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.36
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.38
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 0.38
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 0.85
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 0.85
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 0.87

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

The development at 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 has a total of 1,104 square feet.

When was 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 last sold and what was the sale price?

656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was last sold on 07/21/2021 for $1,623,000.

What is the assessed value of 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 is currently assessed at $391,000.

What are the property taxes for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

The property taxes for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 total $4,381.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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