540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Information
540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena |
| Zip code | 91101 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Pasadena |
| Neighborhood | Playhouse District |
Sales & Tax Overview for 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
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| Sale date | 08/02/2017 |
| Sale price | $1,629,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $1,373 |
Lot & Building Information for 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
| Building sqft | 2,898 |
| Building class | Office Building - Mills Act Property (170G) |
| Acreage | 0.214
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| Year built | 1920 |
| Year last altered | 1981 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Pasadena Unified School District |
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Other Property Data for 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
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About 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
This Office Building - Mills Act Property (170G) located at 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 has a total of 2,898 square feet and a current price per square foot of $562.
What is the year built & the current market value of 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101?540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $795,000.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
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Title Documents for 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
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Property Taxes for 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $8,909 |
| Current property tax | $1,373 |
| Market value | $795,000 |
Special Assessments And Penalties for 540 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 | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
| 31034 | Mwd Water Standby Charge #9 | Register |
| 22863 | Pasadena Library Special Tax | Register |
Assessment History for 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 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 | $795,000 | 1.1206 | $8,909 | +2.34% |
| 2024-2025 | $795,000 | 1.095 | $8,705 | -33.68% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,185,000 | 1.1077 | $13,126 | +1.65% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,185,000 | 1.0897 | $12,913 | +8.63% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,115,000 | 1.0661 | $11,887 | -2.71% |
Permits for 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
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Pasadena residential market stats
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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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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Transportation
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Neighbors for 540 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
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