| Primary address | 438 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena |
| Zip code | 91106 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Pasadena |
| Neighborhood | Bungalow Heaven |
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| Sale date | 11/15/2013 |
| Sale price | $635,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $9,497 |
| Building sqft | 1,006 |
| Total sqft | 1,784 |
| Building class | Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200) |
| Acreage | 0.186 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1958 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Stories | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Multi-Family Residential Height Limit Overlay District-36 Feet (RM-48 HL-36) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Pasadena Unified School District |
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438 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was built in 1958 and has a total of 1,006 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 438 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $793,977, the tax amount paid for 438 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 is $8,897.
When was 438 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 last sold and what was the last sale price?438 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was last sold in 11/15/2013 for $635,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 438 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $8,897 |
| Current property tax | $9,497 |
| Market value | $793,977 |
| Tax per sqft | $5 |
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 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
| 31034 | Mwd Water Standby Charge #9 | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 438 North Chester 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 | $793,977 | 1.1206 | $8,897 | +4.38% |
| 2024-2025 | $778,410 | 1.095 | $8,524 | +0.83% |
| 2023-2024 | $763,148 | 1.1077 | $8,453 | +3.68% |
| 2022-2023 | $748,186 | 1.0897 | $8,153 | +4.26% |
| 2021-2022 | $733,516 | 1.0661 | $7,820 | +4.38% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 438 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | NR | Public | K-5 | 409 | 0.28 |
| Twentieth Street Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-5 | 525 | 0.32 |
| Grace Christian Academy | NR | Private | 1-8 | 0 | 0.45 |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena | NR | Private | 5-10 | 6 | 0.47 |
| Lake Avenue Church School | NR | Private | K | 8 | 0.51 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian Academy | NR | Private | 1-8 | 0 | 0.45 |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena | NR | Private | 5-10 | 6 | 0.47 |
| Future Academy Pasadena | NR | Private | 6-12 | 43 | 0.69 |
| Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown | NR | Private | 6-12 | 6 | 0.69 |
| Futures Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 39 | 0.69 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena | NR | Private | 5-10 | 6 | 0.47 |
| Future Academy Pasadena | NR | Private | 6-12 | 43 | 0.69 |
| Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown | NR | Private | 6-12 | 6 | 0.69 |
| Futures Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 39 | 0.69 |
| Villa Esperanza Services School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 73 | 0.93 |
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Here are the neighbors for 438 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 N Chester Ave, Pasadena | 1,336 | 10/25/2021 | |
| 451 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena | 889 | 10/30/2017 | $605,000 |
| 466 N Chester Ave, Pasadena | 7,760 | 07/10/2025 | |
| 419 N Hill Ave, Pasadena | 3,783 | 04/02/2008 | |
| 1302 E Villa St, Pasadena | 1,449 | 05/08/2025 | $1,310,000 |
| 425 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena | 6,392 | 09/24/2020 | |
| 1286 E Villa St, Pasadena | 852 | 07/11/2025 | |
| 429 N Hill Ave, Pasadena | 2,148 | 11/21/2024 | $1,750,000 |
| 405 N Hill Ave, Pasadena | 1,264 | 10/11/2005 | |
| 418 N Chester Ave, Pasadena | 2,852 | 11/01/2023 | $1,170,000 |
| 1294 E Villa St, Pasadena | 1,173 | ||
| 439 N Hill Ave, Pasadena | 1,504 | 05/13/1999 | |
| 439 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena | 1,076 | 08/15/2006 | |
| 415 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena | 12,092 | 04/06/2016 | |
| 460 N Chester Ave, Pasadena | 782 | 04/17/2015 | |
| 1314 E Villa St, Pasadena | 1,738 | 11/06/2025 | |
| 398 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena | 730 | 09/25/2024 | |
| 471 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena | 3,213 | 09/01/2000 | $329,003 |
| 397 N Hill Ave, Pasadena | 1,274 | 02/01/2012 | |
| 1280 E Villa St, Pasadena | 07/10/2025 |