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1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91103
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood North Central Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 03/11/2010
Sale price $290,002
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,610

Lot & Building Information for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 780
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.122
Units 1
Year built 1924
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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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 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

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About 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103?

1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1924 and has a total of 780 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $381,807, the tax amount paid for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 is $4,278.

When was 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold?

1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold in 05/14/2026.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/11/2010 $290,002
12/10/1990 $79,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/14/2026 Quitclaim Deed
08/24/2020 Trust Deed 09/01/2040
08/24/2016 Trust Deed 09/01/2046
11/25/2014 Trust Deed 12/01/2044
03/11/2010 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
03/11/2010 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
12/10/1990 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,279
Current property tax $4,610
Market value $381,807
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes or 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 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $381,807 1.1206 $4,279 +4.38%
2024-2025 $374,321 1.095 $4,099 +0.83%
2023-2024 $366,983 1.1077 $4,065 +3.68%
2022-2023 $359,788 1.0897 $3,921 +4.24%
2021-2022 $352,735 1.0661 $3,761 +4.39%

Permits for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

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Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,259,000
0.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$779
-4.2% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% 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 (miles)
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.08
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.08
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.34
Cleveland Elementary School NR Public K-5 97 0.44
Harriet Tubman NR Private PK-2 19 0.60

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School 3 Public 6-8 513 0.41
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.68
Chandler School NR Private K-8 440 1.02
New Horizon School Pasadena NR Private K-8 153 1.18
New Horizon School NR Private K-8 0 1.20

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.35
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 0.54
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.34
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 1.39
Irl - Westmoreland Academy NR Private K-12 98 1.40

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Neighbors for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 1540 Sunset Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1547 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,600 05/24/2019
1527 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,026 12/09/2022
1412 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 1,757 12/22/2021
1361 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 4,712 11/27/2013 $1,150,000
1390 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 1,122 12/27/2018
1512 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 808 04/13/2021
1502 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 1,456 02/01/1989 $172,500
1505 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 676 01/17/2020 $445,500
1499 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,380 11/03/2000 $75,000
1490 Sunset Ave, Pasadena 726 11/21/2005
1553 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,340 01/19/2012 $265,000
1555 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 982 01/28/2010 $270,002
1343 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 4,500 11/07/2016 $319,500
1434 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 7,168 07/02/2024 $2,500,000
1410 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 5,814 02/02/2017
1523 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 888 10/15/2004
1539 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,318
1511 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 706 06/30/2006
1517 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 664 01/12/2021 $750,000
1422 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 6,068 06/10/2013

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