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438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91103
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Garfield Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 06/15/2001
Sale price $243,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,157

Lot & Building Information for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,441
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.056
Units 1
Year built 1900
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Multi-Family Residential (RM-32)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena

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About 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103?

438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,441 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $341,125, the tax amount paid for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 is $3,822.

When was 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold?

438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold in 09/21/2016.

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Past Sales & Property History for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/15/2001 $243,000
07/17/2000 $178,001
08/17/1994 $123,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/11/2019 Affidavit
(File correction - 2 parcels in multiple sale)
09/21/2016 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - 2 parcels in multiple sale)
06/01/2011 Trust Deed
06/01/2011 Deed
06/01/2011 Deed
06/15/2001 Deed
07/17/2000 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 2 parcels in multiple sale)
08/17/1994 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,823
Current property tax $4,157
Market value $341,125
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 438 Cypress 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 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 438 Cypress 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 $341,125 1.1206 $3,823 +4.38%
2024-2025 $334,449 1.095 $3,662 +0.83%
2023-2024 $327,892 1.1077 $3,632 +3.68%
2022-2023 $321,464 1.0897 $3,503 +4.26%
2021-2022 $315,162 1.0661 $3,360 +4.38%

Permits for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
09/01/2004
09/01/2004
             
             
             
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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
New Horizon School NR Private K-8 0 0.19
New Horizon School Pasadena NR Private K-8 153 0.24
Roosevelt Elementary School NR Public K-5 284 0.26
St. Andrew Elementary School NR Private PK-8 237 0.30
St. Andrew Elementary School NR Private PK-8 237 0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
New Horizon School NR Private K-8 0 0.19
New Horizon School Pasadena NR Private K-8 153 0.24
St. Andrew Elementary School NR Private PK-8 237 0.30
Irl - Westmoreland Academy NR Private K-12 98 0.39
Yattiyr ISEE Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 7 0.57

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Irl - Westmoreland Academy NR Private K-12 98 0.39
Maranatha High School NR Private 9-12 554 0.72
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.99
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 1.00
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 1.14

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Neighbors for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 438 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
881 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 1,236 12/10/2015
517 Cypress Ave, Pasadena 1,424 08/18/2022 $1,098,000
543 Cypress Ave, Pasadena 1,400 03/27/2008
863 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 1,075 12/04/2018 $1,073,500
453 Cypress Ave, Pasadena 1,092 06/22/2004
825 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 910 06/20/2024 $1,100,000
835 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 669 04/09/2025
479 Cypress Ave, Pasadena 2,040 02/01/2006
515 Cypress Ave, Pasadena 710 09/14/2021
819 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 1,128
843 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 944 04/23/1999 $105,000
493 Cypress Ave, Pasadena 1,602 06/12/2013
551 Cypress Ave, Pasadena 1,329 02/04/2002
805 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 2,093 08/14/2001
873 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 1,136 03/18/2024
455 Cypress Ave, Pasadena 1,032 12/16/2022
487 Cypress Ave, Pasadena 1,427 05/03/2022
849 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 2,187 04/29/2022
859 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 1,466 01/18/2013
467 Cypress Ave, Pasadena 1,672 12/09/2015

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