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491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Information

491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91101
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Playhouse District

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 12/15/2015
Sale price $3,200,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $15,618

Lot & Building Information for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 3,876
Building class Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)
Acreage 0.279
Units 3
Year built 1949
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Specific Plan (CD-RM-32)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

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About 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101?

491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 was built in 1949 and has a total of 3,876 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,285,950, the tax amount paid for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 is $14,410.

When was 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 last sold and what was the last sale price?

491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 was last sold in 12/15/2015 for $3,200,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/15/2015 $3,200,000
09/26/2014 $4,150,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/14/2021 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
12/21/2018 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
12/15/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 2 parcels in multiple sale)
09/26/2014 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - 2 parcels in multiple sale)
08/07/2014 Affidavit Successor Trustee
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Property Taxes for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $14,410
Current property tax $15,618
Market value $1,285,950
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 491 South Oakland 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 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 South Oakland 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 $1,285,950 1.1206 $14,410 +4.38%
2024-2025 $1,260,737 1.095 $13,805 +0.83%
2023-2024 $1,236,018 1.1077 $13,691 +3.68%
2022-2023 $1,211,783 1.0897 $13,205 +4.25%
2021-2022 $1,188,024 1.0661 $12,666 +4.38%

Permits for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/22/2016
05/27/2009
05/27/2009
01/03/2007
             
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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)
Mayfield Junior School NR Private K-8 524 0.21
Pasadena Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.25
Pasadena Montessori School NR Private PK-K 45 0.25
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.32
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mayfield Junior School NR Private K-8 524 0.21
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.32
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.36
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.45
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.68

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.36
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 0.38
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.45
Waverly School, The NR Private PK-12 366 0.68
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 0.73

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Neighbors for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 491 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
463 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 10,364 10/06/2021
530 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 2,265 01/10/2018 $1,700,000
415 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 5,899 01/23/2014 $2,373,000
326 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 2,399 01/07/2015
497 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 6,018 12/15/2015 $3,200,000
550 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 1,380 05/09/2008
542 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 2,400 08/02/2022
520 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 3,860 03/01/2018 $1,900,000
484 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 6,040 11/06/2019 $1,500,000
485 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 7,380 01/13/2017 $2,800,000
370 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 2,257 08/24/2022 $1,900,000
346 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 12,130 01/19/2021
336 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 2,802 10/29/2024 $1,960,000
441 E California Blvd, Pasadena 2,232 10/20/2009
422 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 3,658 11/17/2025 $1,250,000
461 E California Blvd, Pasadena 2,090 08/13/2021
475 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 9,704 05/18/2021
451 E California Blvd, Pasadena 5,320 08/13/2021
575 E California Blvd, Pasadena 4,092 02/13/2024
435 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena 2,726 08/13/2020

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