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638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Information

638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91106
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Bungalow Heaven

Sales & Tax Overview for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 10/14/2021
Sale price $2,400,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $16,492

Lot & Building Information for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,728
Total sqft 5,230
Building class Five or More Apartments or Units - 4 Stories or Less - Mills Act Property (050G)
Acreage 0.379
Buildings on lot 5
Units 6
Year built 1928
Stories 4
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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About 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106?

638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was built in 1928 and has a total of 1,728 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,234,000, the tax amount paid for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 is $13,828.

When was 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 last sold and what was the last sale price?

638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 was last sold in 10/14/2021 for $2,400,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/14/2021 $2,400,000
02/02/2011 $1,250,012
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/15/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
06/07/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
06/07/2022 Assignment of Rents
12/06/2021 Trust Deed 01/01/2024
10/14/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
02/02/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/18/2006 Deed
06/08/1999 Deed
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Property Taxes for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,828
Current property tax $16,492
Market value $1,234,000

Special Assessments And Penalties for 638 North Mar Vista 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
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

Assessment History for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 638 North Mar Vista 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 $1,234,000 1.1206 $13,828 +2.34%
2024-2025 $1,234,000 1.095 $13,512 -51.15%
2023-2024 $2,496,960 1.1077 $27,659 +3.68%
2022-2023 $2,448,000 1.0897 $26,676 +65.81%
2021-2022 $1,509,095 1.0661 $16,088 +4.37%

Permits for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
08/23/2023
12/10/2021
01/15/2014
11/07/2013
01/08/1991
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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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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 23,910
Median age 38.4
Average household income $154,360
Family households 50.3%
Occupied housing units 10,730
Owner occupied units 35.9%
Average number of people per household 2.18
Median year structure built 1971
Median value for units with a mortgage $1,096,700
Median value for units without a mortgage $947,900

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 638 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1165 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 1,134 11/03/2021
730 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 1,030 10/28/2025 $1,000,000
651 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 2,750 11/22/2021
1190 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 2,052 06/04/2020
614 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 6,816 09/23/2014 $3,895,000
714 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 1,460 05/27/2021
609 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,248 11/14/2016
1173 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 1,470 07/31/2000 $240,002
1156 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 4,224 12/09/2016
641 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,739 09/28/2016
617 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,067 02/17/2026
581 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 2,856 10/13/2009
1170 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 4,560 01/23/2023
584 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 1,120 07/19/2024 $1,075,000
722 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 1,140 07/28/2005
595 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,256 10/05/2016
628 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 1,392 01/15/2021 $1,260,000
633 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,739 09/28/2016
587 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,008 10/13/2009
601 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,564 09/30/2002 $330,003

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