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537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 - Property report

Also known as: 537 N Michigan Ave

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1911

Acreage

0.171

Sale price

$820,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
537 N Michigan Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
Alternate address(es)
539 N Michigan Ave
Zip code
91106
Neighborhood
Bungalow Heaven
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Pasadena

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,162
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1911
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Sales
Sale date
09/22/2017
Sale price
$820,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,664
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (RS-6)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.171

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA

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

Sales history for 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/22/2017 $820,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX X
08/01/2014 $690,000 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
08/07/2007 $698,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/07/2022 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/11/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
09/22/2017 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX.XXX XXX
09/22/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/22/2017 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/05/2015 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/01/2014 Trust Deed XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/01/2014 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX X
02/27/2014 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
08/07/2007 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$10,664
Current property tax
$11,185
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$951,674
Land value
$618,589
Building value
$333,085

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $951,674 1.1206 $10,664 +4.38%
2024-2025 $933,014 1.095 $10,217 +0.83%
2023-2024 $914,720 1.1077 $10,132 +3.68%
2022-2023 $896,785 1.0897 $9,772 +4.26%
2021-2022 $879,202 1.0661 $9,373 +4.38%
2020-2021 $870,188 1.031971 $8,980 +1.67%
2019-2020 $836,400 1.056015 $8,833 -2.62%
2018-2019 $820,000 1.1061 $9,070 +13.62%
2017-2018 $714,532 1.1172 $7,982 +1.82%
2016-2017 $700,522 1.1191 $7,839 +1.09%

Special assessments & penalties for 537 North Michigan 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
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06132 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement
Permits

Permit information for 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
01/31/2012
12/31/1997
11/04/1997
10/21/1994

*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)
Jefferson Elementary School NR Public K-5 409 0.41
Lake Avenue Church School NR Private K 8 0.45
Twentieth Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 525 0.47
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.47
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.59
International School of Los Angeles-Pas NR Private PK-5 139 0.75
International School of Los Angeles-Pas NR Private PK-5 139 0.75
Madison Elementary School 3 Public K-5 424 0.84
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.47
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.59
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 0.71
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 0.71
Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown NR Private 6-12 6 0.71
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 0.97
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 1.18
McKinley School 4 Public K-8 648 1.20
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.47
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 0.71
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 0.71
Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown NR Private 6-12 6 0.71
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 0.97
Villa Esperanza Services School NR Private 1-12 73 1.04
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 1.18
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 1.18

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Neighbors for 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA

545 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 556 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 523 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 385 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 507 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 497 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1182 E Villa St, Pasadena 567 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 532 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 529 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1190 E Villa St, Pasadena 559 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 515 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 550 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 1196 E Villa St, Pasadena 576 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 489 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 555 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 566 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 544 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena

Nearby ZIP codes for 537 North Michigan 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 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

The development at 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was built in 1911.

What is the total square footage of 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 has a total of 1,162 square feet.

When was 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 last sold and what was the sale price?

537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was last sold on 09/22/2017 for $820,000.

What is the assessed value of 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 is currently assessed at $951,674.

What are the property taxes for 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

The property taxes for 537 North Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 total $10,664.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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