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785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Information

785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91106
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Madison Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 11/04/2009
Sale price $1,100,011
Arm's length
Current property tax $16,782

Lot & Building Information for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,718
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.211
Units 1
Year built 1923
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (RS-6)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

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About 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was built in 1923 and has a total of 1,718 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,448,289, the tax amount paid for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 is $16,229.

When was 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 last sold and what was the last sale price?

785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was last sold in 11/04/2009 for $1,100,011.

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Past Sales & Property History for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/04/2009 $1,100,011
01/06/2003 $709,007
07/28/1988 $340,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/13/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
12/07/2020 Trust Deed 12/01/2050
11/19/2012 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
10/29/2012 Trust Deed 11/01/2042
11/01/2011 Trust Deed
11/04/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
08/25/2009 Trust Deed
08/25/2009 Deed
08/25/2009 Deed
01/06/2003 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $16,230
Current property tax $16,782
Market value $1,448,289
Tax per sqft $9

Special Assessments And Penalties for 785 South Lake 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 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 785 South Lake 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 $1,448,289 1.1206 $16,230 +4.38%
2024-2025 $1,419,892 1.095 $15,548 +0.83%
2023-2024 $1,392,052 1.1077 $15,420 +3.68%
2022-2023 $1,364,758 1.0897 $14,872 +4.26%
2021-2022 $1,337,999 1.0661 $14,264 +4.37%

Permits for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/16/2024
11/09/2023
03/13/2000
03/13/2000
03/13/2000
03/13/2000
12/13/1994
12/13/1994
10/28/1991
09/16/1991
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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)
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.25
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 0.25
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.26
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.53
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.25
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 0.25
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.26
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.53
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.55

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 0.25
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 0.25
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.26
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 0.51
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.53

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Neighbors for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 785 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
839 Arden Rd, Pasadena 4,621 01/14/2025
800 S Hudson Ave, Pasadena 3,189 05/11/2021
760 S Hudson Ave, Pasadena 3,317 08/26/2024 $3,500,000
749 Lakewood Pl, Pasadena 3,024 08/18/2014 $1,980,000
725 Lakewood Pl, Pasadena 3,336 06/03/2024
752 S Hudson Ave, Pasadena 2,988 12/02/2011
761 Lakewood Pl, Pasadena 3,394 04/28/2017
703 Lakewood Pl, Pasadena 2,002 11/08/2017
795 Oak Knoll Cir, Pasadena 9,038 06/19/2014 $6,629,000
860 Arden Rd, Pasadena 2,937 12/27/2010
774 S Hudson Ave, Pasadena 3,051 12/14/2015 $1,830,000
771 Lakewood Pl, Pasadena 2,400 10/02/2024
737 Lakewood Pl, Pasadena 3,295 06/11/2019 $2,200,000
715 Lakewood Pl, Pasadena 4,205 08/31/2011
865 Arden Rd, Pasadena 1,954 07/28/2020 $1,606,500
792 S Hudson Ave, Pasadena 3,008 04/01/2002
795 S Lake Ave, Pasadena 2,286 02/21/2024 $2,150,000
855 Arden Rd, Pasadena 1,446 06/11/2021 $1,700,000
740 S Hudson Ave, Pasadena 3,088 01/02/2020
695 Lakewood Pl, Pasadena 4,389 06/06/2023 $3,600,000

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