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1538 Locust Street, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Information

1538 Locust Street, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena
Zip code 91106
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood South Lake

Sales & Tax Overview for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena

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Sale date 12/29/2004
Sale price $14,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,607

Lot & Building Information for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena

Building sqft 770
Total sqft 1,247
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.188 i
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1911
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
84 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
65 /100. Good Transit
Bike Score
86 /100. Very Bikeable

Zoning district Multi-Family Residential (RM-16)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena

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About 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena, CA 91106?

1538 Locust Street, Pasadena, CA 91106 was built in 1911 and has a total of 770 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena, CA 91106 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $451,076, the tax amount paid for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena, CA 91106 is $5,054.

When was 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena, CA 91106 last sold?

1538 Locust Street, Pasadena, CA 91106 was last sold in 02/01/2024.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/29/2004 $14,000
05/29/1996 $120,909
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/01/2024 Grant Deed
(File correction)
09/30/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
07/21/2022 Grant Deed
07/21/2022 Trust Deed 08/01/2052
07/21/2022 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/02/2019 Trust Deed 10/01/2034
10/02/2019 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/17/2012 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/29/2004 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
05/29/1996 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,055
Current property tax $5,607
Market value $451,076
Tax per sqft $4

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Special Assessments And Penalties for 1538 Locust Street, 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
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Assessment History for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1538 Locust Street, 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 $451,076 1.1206 $5,055 -17.04%
2024-2025 $556,444 1.095 $6,093 +122.22%
2023-2024 $247,535 1.1077 $2,742 +3.68%
2022-2023 $242,682 1.0897 $2,645 +4.24%
2021-2022 $237,925 1.0661 $2,537 +4.40%
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Permits for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/21/2024
01/11/1993
07/01/1987
             
             
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Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
4.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$770
-0.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% 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)
Jefferson Elementary School NR Public K-5 409 0.21
Twentieth Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 525 0.22
International School of Los Angeles-Pas NR Private PK-5 139 0.26
International School of Los Angeles-Pas NR Private PK-5 139 0.26
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.29
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.29
St. Philip The Apostle NR Private K-8 533 0.53
St Phillip The Apostle NR Private K-8 533 0.55
Villa Esperanza Services School NR Private 1-12 73 0.67
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.69
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Villa Esperanza Services School NR Private 1-12 73 0.67
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.69
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 0.85
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 0.85
Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown NR Private 6-12 6 0.85
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Neighbors for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 1538 Locust Street, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1434 Locust St, Pasadena 2,837 01/13/2012
1548 Locust St, Pasadena 1,036 10/30/2008
1515 E Walnut St, Pasadena 3,560 01/19/2024 $4,700,000
1551 E Walnut St, Pasadena 1,971 11/30/2001
1533 E Walnut St, Pasadena 2,220 11/25/2024 $1,010,000
1501 E Walnut St, Pasadena 2,046 01/19/2024 $4,700,000
1580 Corson St, Pasadena 1,092 12/18/2024
1570 Locust St, Pasadena 1,364 05/11/2023
200 N Hill Ave, Pasadena 1,148 06/09/2021
1474 Locust St, Pasadena 904 05/23/1996
1485 E Walnut St, Pasadena 2,500 02/18/2016
1567 E Walnut St, Pasadena 2,212
239 N Sierra Bonita Ave, Pasadena 3,619 05/30/2014 $1,034,000
1525 E Walnut St, Pasadena 1,500 01/19/2024 $4,700,000
1547 E Walnut St, Pasadena 1,586 04/07/2025
1588 Corson St, Pasadena 1,834 07/29/2016 $812,000
1537 E Walnut St, Pasadena 2,014 07/16/2024 $1,400,000
1444 Locust St, Pasadena 1,084 06/24/2020
1465 E Walnut St, Pasadena 8,408 10/17/2003
1572 Corson St, Pasadena 1,657 05/03/2007 $620,000
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