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479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Information

479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91101
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Raymond Hill

Sales & Tax Overview for 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 11/08/2021
Sale price $938,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,787

Lot & Building Information for 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 3,120
Building class Office Building - One Story (1700)
Acreage 0.363
Year built 1977
Year last altered 1978
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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About 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

How many square feet does 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 have?

This Office Building - One Story (1700) located at 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 has a total of 3,120 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101?

479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 was built in 1977 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $360,049.

Ownership Information

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Spaces for Lease in 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

479 S Marengo Ave
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 12/04/2025
Last updated 12/04/2025
Lot size 0.363 Acre

This is a rare Mid-Century Modern office building in the heart of Pasadena, ideal for owner-users or investors. It features unique architectural elements like exposed beams, lofted ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide ample natural light. The space includes executive offices, a reception area, and convenient private off-street parking. This distinctive property offers a professional atmosphere for attorneys, accountants, and consultants seeking enduring appeal.

 

 

Distinctive Mid-Century Modern Office: Secure this rare architectural gem featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed beams, and private off-street parking in Pasadena’s vibrant core. The flexible layout is perfectly suited for professional firms (e.g., legal and consulting). This is a unique investment or owner-user opportunity with high tenant demand.

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Past Sales & Property History for 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/08/2021 $938,000

Title Documents for 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/24/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
11/08/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
               
               
               
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Property Taxes for 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,035
Current property tax $5,787
Market value $360,049

Special Assessments And Penalties for 479 South Marengo 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 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 479 South Marengo 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 $360,049 1.1206 $4,035 +4.38%
2024-2025 $352,990 1.095 $3,865 +0.83%
2023-2024 $346,070 1.1077 $3,833 +3.68%
2022-2023 $339,286 1.0897 $3,697 +4.26%
2021-2022 $332,634 1.0661 $3,546 +4.37%

Permits for 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/18/1999
             
             
             
             
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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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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 21,165
Median age 36.5
Average household income $112,778
Family households 33.5%
Occupied housing units 11,507
Owner occupied units 15.2%
Average number of people per household 1.76
Median year structure built 1978
Median value for units with a mortgage $678,800
Median value for units without a mortgage $694,600

Risk

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 479 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
547 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena 2,728 01/05/1998 $465,500
544 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 7,288 06/30/2011
560 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 1,344 03/27/2026 $3,100,000
181 E California Blvd, Pasadena 06/30/2011
240 Pleasant St, Pasadena 1,717 09/25/1987 $650,000
510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 6,154 09/21/2001
530 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 5,356 12/31/2008
460 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 5,897 10/31/2017
569 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena 2,403 11/10/2011
491 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena 2,244 12/06/2021
540 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena 2,898 08/02/2017 $1,629,500
254 Pleasant St, Pasadena 2,348 02/28/1997 $150,000
553 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena 2,490 02/27/2006
161 E California Blvd, Pasadena 7,050 03/27/2026 $3,100,000
530 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena 3,142 07/21/2015 $1,425,000
268 Pleasant St, Pasadena 6,865 04/19/2017 $2,200,000
278 Pleasant St, Pasadena 1,401 03/02/2022
288 Pleasant St, Pasadena 1,686 04/05/2004 $752,007
298 Pleasant St, Pasadena 2,692 05/03/2017 $1,090,000
474 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 11,850

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