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161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 - Property report

Also known as: 161 N Chester Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1917

Acreage

0.167

Sale price

$243,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
161 N Chester Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
Zip code
91106
Neighborhood
South Lake
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Pasadena

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
928
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1917
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
03/22/2001
Sale price
$243,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,269
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multi-Family Residential Parking Overlay District (RM-16 PK)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.167

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
65 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Pasadena Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/22/2001 $243,002 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X
08/04/2000 $190,000 XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
06/24/1994 $159,500 XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X &

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/21/2026 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXXX XX
03/24/2025 Assignment of Rents
Request Notice Default
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XX
07/08/2022 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXX XXXX
09/14/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/14/2021 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/14/2021 Affidavit Succession Interest XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/21/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/21/2017 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/19/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/29/2016 Interspousal Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$4,269
Current property tax
$4,805
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$380,928
Land value
$304,749
Building value
$76,179

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $373,460 1.1206 $4,185 +4.38%
2024-2025 $366,138 1.095 $4,009 +0.83%
2023-2024 $358,960 1.1077 $3,976 +3.68%
2022-2023 $351,923 1.0897 $3,835 +4.27%
2021-2022 $345,023 1.0661 $3,678 +4.37%
2020-2021 $341,487 1.031971 $3,524 +1.67%
2019-2020 $328,229 1.056015 $3,466 -2.62%
2018-2019 $321,794 1.1061 $3,559 +0.99%
2017-2018 $315,486 1.1172 $3,524 +1.82%
2016-2017 $309,301 1.1191 $3,461 +1.09%

Special assessments & penalties for 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA

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
22863 Pasadena Library Special Tax
22890 Pasadena Storm Use Charge
90969 Pasadena Unified School District Measure Ee Parcel Tax
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06132 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement
Permits

Permit information for 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
12/22/2022
10/24/2000
10/24/1994

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,259,000

0.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$779

-4.2% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Twentieth Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 525 0.13
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.18
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.35
International School of Los Angeles-Pas NR Private PK-5 139 0.40
International School of Los Angeles-Pas NR Private PK-5 139 0.40
Lycée International de Los Angeles - Pasadena campus NR Private PK, K-5 1,077 0.40
Jefferson Elementary School NR Public K-5 409 0.44
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.85
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.88
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.18
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.35
St. Philip The Apostle NR Private K-8 533 0.43
St Phillip The Apostle NR Private K-8 533 0.45
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 0.49
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.85
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 0.88
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 1.22
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.35
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 0.49
Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown NR Private 6-12 6 0.49
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 0.49
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 0.84
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 0.85
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.99
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 1.22

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Neighbors for 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA

144 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 130 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1253 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 1229 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 131 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 154 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 112 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1250 E Walnut St, Pasadena 248 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 155 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 147 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 250 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 171 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 137 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1240 E Walnut St, Pasadena 43 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 185 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 176 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 170 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1280 Corson St, Pasadena

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA

90032, Los Angeles County, CA 90041, Los Angeles County, CA 90042, Los Angeles County, CA 91001, Los Angeles County, CA 91024, Los Angeles County, CA 91030, Los Angeles County, CA 91101, Los Angeles County, CA 91103, Los Angeles County, CA 91104, Los Angeles County, CA 91105, Los Angeles County, CA 91107, Los Angeles County, CA 91108, Los Angeles County, CA 91754, Los Angeles County, CA 91770, Los Angeles County, CA 91775, Los Angeles County, CA 91776, Los Angeles County, CA 91780, Los Angeles County, CA 91801, Los Angeles County, CA 91803, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

The development at 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was built in 1917.

What is the total square footage of 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 has a total of 928 square feet.

When was 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 last sold and what was the sale price?

161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was last sold on 03/22/2001 for $243,002.

What is the assessed value of 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 is currently assessed at $373,460.

What are the property taxes for 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

The property taxes for 161 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 total $4,184.

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