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897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena
Alternate address(es) 126 E Mountain St
899 N Summit Ave
Zip code 91103
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Garfield Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 10/30/2009
Sale price $350,003
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,523

Lot & Building Information for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 2,331
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less - Mills Act Property (020G)
Acreage 0.182
Units 2
Year built 1894
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Multi-Family Residential (RM-12)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena

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About 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103?

897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1894 and has a total of 2,331 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $348,003, the tax amount paid for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 is $3,899.

When was 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold and what was the last sale price?

897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold in 10/30/2009 for $350,003.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/30/2009 $350,003
12/30/2003 $419,004
02/12/2003 $345,003
       
       
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Title Documents for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/01/2020 Substitution Trustee
08/22/2017 Trust Deed 09/01/2047
10/31/2012 City Action
10/30/2009 Trust Deed
10/30/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/28/2008 Trustees Deed
08/26/2008 Notice
06/24/2005 Trust Deed
06/24/2005 Trust Deed
06/24/2005 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,900
Current property tax $4,523
Market value $348,003
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 897 North Summit 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 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $348,003 1.1206 $3,900 +2.34%
2024-2025 $348,003 1.095 $3,811 -1.15%
2023-2024 $348,003 1.1077 $3,855 +3.68%
2022-2023 $341,180 1.0897 $3,718 +4.26%
2021-2022 $334,491 1.0661 $3,566 +4.38%

Permits for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
12/23/2021
03/07/2016
08/04/2015
06/16/2015
03/11/2015
06/20/2014
08/30/2013
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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)
Madison Elementary School 3 Public K-5 424 0.48
New Horizon School NR Private K-8 0 0.63
New Horizon School Pasadena NR Private K-8 153 0.65
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.75
St. Andrew Elementary School NR Private PK-8 237 0.78

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
New Horizon School NR Private K-8 0 0.63
New Horizon School Pasadena NR Private K-8 153 0.65
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School 3 Public 6-8 513 0.77
St. Andrew Elementary School NR Private PK-8 237 0.78
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.80

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.52
Irl - Westmoreland Academy NR Private K-12 98 0.94
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 1.27
Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown NR Private 6-12 6 1.32
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 1.32

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Neighbors for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 897 North Summit Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
120 E Mountain St, Pasadena 1,262 02/28/2020
112 E Mountain St, Pasadena 1,260 08/29/2025 $835,000
872 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 4,052 06/04/2007
151 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 114,222 08/13/2002 $7,200,072
896 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 3,198 02/10/2017 $1,000,000
875 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1,306
125 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 2,634 04/08/2024 $1,550,000
885 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 7,568 06/30/2010
863 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 2,074 12/01/2016 $790,000
193 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 5,613 09/10/2002 $580,005
839 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 8,902 06/02/2022 $3,800,000
829 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1,960 06/30/1989 $102,500
858 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 1,454 03/30/2021
109 Painter St, Pasadena 1,334 05/06/2024
801 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1,102 11/21/2012 $363,000
884 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 1,236 10/24/2018 $705,000
849 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 7,432 09/16/1998
823 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 804 04/26/2024
115 Painter St, Pasadena 672 07/25/2007
102 E Mountain St, Pasadena 1,629 03/21/2025 $1,170,000

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