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981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91104
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Garfield Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 06/06/2019
Sale price $1,149,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $15,237

Lot & Building Information for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,911
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.163
Units 1
Year built 1912
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential Landmark Overlay District-2 (Garfield Heights) (RS-6 LD-2)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

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About 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104?

981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 was built in 1912 and has a total of 1,911 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,307,814, the tax amount paid for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 is $14,655.

When was 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 last sold and what was the last sale price?

981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 was last sold in 06/06/2019 for $1,149,500.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/06/2019 $1,149,500
04/13/2015 $905,000
09/13/2013 $730,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/04/2023 Assignment Trust Deed
03/23/2021 Trust Deed 04/01/2051
06/06/2019 Trust Deed 07/01/2049
06/06/2019 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/27/2016 Grant Deed
04/13/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/13/2013 Trust Deed 10/01/2043
09/13/2013 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
07/31/2012 Cancellation Notice of Default
06/25/2012 Grant Deed
(Probate - Sale - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $14,655
Current property tax $15,237
Market value $1,307,814
Tax per sqft $8

Special Assessments And Penalties for 981 Worcester 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 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 981 Worcester 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 $1,307,814 1.1206 $14,655 +4.38%
2024-2025 $1,282,171 1.095 $14,040 +0.83%
2023-2024 $1,257,031 1.1077 $13,924 +3.68%
2022-2023 $1,232,385 1.0897 $13,429 +4.26%
2021-2022 $1,208,222 1.0661 $12,881 +4.38%

Permits for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/28/2024
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
06/27/2019
09/10/2015
06/24/2015
05/12/2015
03/27/2013
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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 0.40
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.66
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.66
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.67
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.81

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.66
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School 3 Public 6-8 513 0.68
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.81
New Horizon School NR Private K-8 0 0.81
New Horizon School Pasadena NR Private K-8 153 0.82

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.55
Irl - Westmoreland Academy NR Private K-12 98 1.12
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 1.23
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 1.32
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 1.32

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Neighbors for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 981 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1007 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 892
1098 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,408 09/18/2020
1116 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,344 01/19/2017 $749,000
247 E Mountain St, Pasadena 730 04/12/2011
975 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 1,208 10/22/2013 $515,000
965 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 2,154 06/25/2021 $1,110,000
949 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 1,516 04/02/2026 $935,000
925 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 1,948 02/27/2023 $1,180,000
1064 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,422 05/26/2021
935 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 1,592 05/23/2017
989 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 1,167 01/04/2024
1080 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,750 05/24/2018 $1,017,000
1070 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,672 01/05/2026
919 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 714 06/28/2004
999 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 1,200 12/22/2020 $750,000
959 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 1,543 12/18/2025
941 Worcester Ave, Pasadena 1,550 06/19/2007
1106 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,130 06/01/1989 $133,500
1090 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 2,040 06/26/2007
255 E Mountain St, Pasadena 762 03/14/2024 $790,000

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