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1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena
Zip code 91104
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Bungalow Heaven

Sales & Tax Overview for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena

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Sale date 07/28/1998
Sale price $139,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $8,373

Lot & Building Information for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena

Building sqft 886
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.113
Units 1
Year built 1922
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (RS-6)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena

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About 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104?

1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104 was built in 1922 and has a total of 886 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $716,464, the tax amount paid for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104 is $8,028.

When was 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104 last sold?

1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104 was last sold in 09/28/2017.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/28/1998 $139,000
01/08/1998 $125,000
06/30/1994 $145,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/06/2025 Notice
08/06/2025 Trust Deed 01/01/2055
04/30/2020 Trust Deed 05/01/2050
10/30/2018 Trust Deed 11/01/2048
09/28/2017 Trust Deed
09/28/2017 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/14/2005 Trust Deed
09/14/2005 Trust Deed
09/14/2005 Deed
07/28/1998 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,029
Current property tax $8,373
Market value $716,464
Tax per sqft $9

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, 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 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $716,464 1.1206 $8,029 +4.38%
2024-2025 $702,431 1.095 $7,692 +0.83%
2023-2024 $688,659 1.1077 $7,628 +3.68%
2022-2023 $675,156 1.0897 $7,357 +4.25%
2021-2022 $661,919 1.0661 $7,057 +4.38%

Permits for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
03/30/2023
05/24/2021
04/05/2018
03/22/2018
03/22/2018
03/22/2018
10/01/2007
07/17/2006
07/17/2006
09/22/2004
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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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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 0.41
Twentieth Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 525 0.59
Lake Avenue Church School NR Private K 8 0.61
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.66
Friends Western School NR Private K-5 31 0.66

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.66
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.71
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.78
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 0.81
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 0.90

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.66
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 0.81
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 0.90
Future Academy Pasadena NR Private 6-12 43 0.90
Fusion Academy Pasadena - Downtown NR Private 6-12 6 0.90

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Neighbors for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 1278 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
608 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,906 11/02/2020
601 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena 2,817 10/11/2005
660 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 956 06/13/2022 $900,000
650 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,231 01/08/2024
626 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,674 06/01/2005
594 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,140 09/11/2012
615 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena 2,953 07/22/2003 $640,006
566 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,537 10/23/2017
554 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,470 01/29/2020
620 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 948 05/21/2024 $1,100,000
585 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena 1,769 10/18/2016
580 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,460 04/10/2023
1286 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 3,246 02/02/2021
619 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena 4,930 03/08/2018
545 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena 14,836 09/05/2003
602 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,136 08/29/2023
588 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,840 11/13/2017
640 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 4,441 08/28/2014
593 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena 2,728
568 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 999

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