490 East Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Information
490 East Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 490 East Union Street, Pasadena |
| Zip code | 91101 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Pasadena |
| Neighborhood | Playhouse District |
Sales & Tax Overview for 490 East Union Street, Pasadena
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| Sale date | 10/20/2020 |
| Sale price | $7,900,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $106,027 |
Lot & Building Information for 490 East Union Street, Pasadena
| Building sqft | 12,410 |
| Total sqft | 17,954 |
| Building class | Office Building - One Story (1700) |
| Acreage | 0.29
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| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 2002 |
| Year last altered | 2003 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Pasadena Unified School District |
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Other Property Data for 490 East Union Street, Pasadena
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About 490 East Union Street, Pasadena
This Office Building - One Story (1700) located at 490 East Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 has a total of 12,410 square feet and a current price per square foot of $636.
What is the year built & the current market value of 490 East Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91101?490 East Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 was built in 2002 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $8,722,236.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 490 East Union Street, Pasadena
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.
Title Documents for 490 East Union Street, Pasadena
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Property Taxes for 490 East Union Street, Pasadena
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $97,741 |
| Current property tax | $106,027 |
| Market value | $8,722,236 |
Special Assessments And Penalties for 490 East Union Street, 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 |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
| 31034 | Mwd Water Standby Charge #9 | Register |
Assessment History for 490 East Union Street, Pasadena
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 490 East Union Street, 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 | $8,722,236 | 1.1206 | $97,741 | +4.38% |
| 2024-2025 | $8,551,213 | 1.095 | $93,636 | +0.83% |
| 2023-2024 | $8,383,543 | 1.1077 | $92,865 | +3.68% |
| 2022-2023 | $8,219,160 | 1.0897 | $89,564 | +4.26% |
| 2021-2022 | $8,058,000 | 1.0661 | $85,906 | +5.28% |
Permits for 490 East Union Street, 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% |
| People per household (average) | 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 490 East Union Street, Pasadena
Here are the neighbors for 490 East Union Street, Pasadena.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482 E Union St, Pasadena | |||
| 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 33,256 | 10/10/2025 | $15,550,000 |
| 709 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 22,598 | 10/10/2025 | $15,550,000 |
| 65 N Madison Ave, Pasadena | 45,200 | 03/25/2016 | $10,366,500 |
| 46 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena | 23,134 | ||
| 497 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 5,000 | 09/05/2023 | |
| 459 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 6,900 | 10/28/2010 | $3,265,032 |
| 250 E Union St, Pasadena | 06/23/2016 | $8,500,000 | |
| 230 E Union St, Pasadena | 2,580 | ||
| 469 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 23,850 | 04/26/2001 | |
| 36 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena | 10/28/2010 | $3,265,032 | |
| 32 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena | 6,350 | ||
| 489 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 4,488 | 07/06/2009 | |
| 546 E Union St, Pasadena | 783 | 07/15/2024 | |
| 505 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 15,000 | ||
| 525 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 44,537 | 06/17/2021 | |
| 443 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 14,636 | 03/04/2020 | |
| 381 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 03/02/2026 | $97,888,000 | |
| 78 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena | 35,589 | 12/31/2003 | |
| 281 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena |