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242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Information

242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Information

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242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106
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Address

Primary address 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91106
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood South Lake

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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Current property tax $563

Lot & Building Information for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,334
Total sqft 2,285
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.259
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1912
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Multi-Family Residential (RM-48)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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About 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was built in 1912 and has a total of 1,334 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $352,385, the tax amount paid for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 is $3,948.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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Property Taxes for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,949
Current property tax $563
Market value $352,385
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 242 South Catalina 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
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31034 Mwd Water Standby Charge #9
22863 Pasadena Library Special Tax

Assessment History for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 South Catalina 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 $352,385 1.1206 $3,949 +4.38%
2024-2025 $345,476 1.095 $3,783 +0.83%
2023-2024 $338,703 1.1077 $3,752 +3.68%
2022-2023 $332,063 1.0897 $3,618 +4.25%
2021-2022 $325,553 1.0661 $3,471 +4.39%

Permits for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
02/21/2012
01/21/1998
01/20/1998
12/30/1997
12/24/1997
12/24/1997
12/24/1997
12/24/1997
12/24/1997
04/02/1986
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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)
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.34
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.40
St Phillip The Apostle NR Private K-8 533 0.42
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.43
St. Philip The Apostle NR Private K-8 533 0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.34
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.40
Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown NR Private 6-12 6 0.42
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 0.42
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 0.42

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 0.33
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.34
Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown NR Private 6-12 6 0.42
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 0.42
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 0.42

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Neighbors for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 242 South Catalina Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
229 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena 9,156
210 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena 8,945 01/09/2026 $2,735,000
180 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena 6,904 01/12/1993 $702,500
255 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena 15,779
1043 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena 1,711 10/15/2012 $4,000,000
307 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena 5,742
200 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena 8,654 11/21/2013
366 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena 49,857
1060 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena 1,018 10/01/1999 $465,000
1025 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena 11,392 09/30/2014 $4,000,000
230 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena 2,003
107 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena 06/20/2013
250 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena 2,934 06/23/1998 $500,000
241 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena 16,104
430 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena 79,000
188 S Catalina Ave, Pasadena 6,904 01/12/1993 $702,500
1053 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena 6,013 10/15/2012 $4,000,000
195 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena 36,983 10/02/1989 $854,000
295 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena 568
1052 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena 9,057

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