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953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

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953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
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Address

Primary address 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91104
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Bungalow Heaven

Sales & Tax Overview for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 03/21/2016
Sale price $1,028,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $14,535

Lot & Building Information for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,208
Total sqft 1,923
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.234
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1921
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (RS-6 LD-1)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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About 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104?

953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 was built in 1921 and has a total of 1,208 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,241,274, the tax amount paid for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 is $13,909.

When was 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 last sold?

953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 was last sold in 10/24/2016.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/21/2016 $1,028,000
08/26/1994 $205,000
06/30/1988 $145,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/24/2016 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
03/21/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/05/2012 Subordination
03/05/2012 Trust Deed
07/10/2006 Modify Agreement
05/26/2006 Trust Deed
05/26/2006 Trust Deed
10/01/2004 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
08/26/1994 Deed
06/30/1988 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,910
Current property tax $14,535
Market value $1,241,274
Tax per sqft $7

Special Assessments And Penalties for 953 North Catalina 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 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 953 North Catalina 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 $1,241,274 1.1206 $13,910 +4.38%
2024-2025 $1,216,936 1.095 $13,325 +0.83%
2023-2024 $1,193,075 1.1077 $13,216 +3.68%
2022-2023 $1,169,683 1.0897 $12,746 +4.26%
2021-2022 $1,146,749 1.0661 $12,225 +4.37%

Permits for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
08/26/2024
06/22/2022
09/25/2006
08/30/2006
08/30/2006
08/22/2006
08/21/2006
05/18/2006
05/03/2005
01/20/2005
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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)
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.32
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.32
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School 5 Public K-5 533 0.49
Madison Elementary School 3 Public K-5 424 0.61
Lake Avenue Church School NR Private K 8 0.70

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.32
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.88
George Mueller Academy NR Private 2-9 0 0.91
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.98
Sovereign Grace Academy NR Private 1-12 22 1.00

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 0.88
Sovereign Grace Academy NR Private 1-12 22 1.00
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 1.05
Judson International School NR Private K-12 123 1.06
Futures Academy NR Private 6-12 39 1.10

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Neighbors for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 953 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
930 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena 520 04/19/2018
937 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena 1,049 10/16/2025
1000 Bell St, Pasadena 840 08/19/2021
927 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena 788 01/18/2018
977 E Mountain St, Pasadena 636 01/31/2024
942 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena 890 09/18/2025
972 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena 1,558 07/08/2005
963 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena 1,106 08/19/2011
969 E Mountain St, Pasadena 740 06/04/2007
934 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena 1,085
958 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena 1,173 03/28/2019
987 E Mountain St, Pasadena 1,287 07/01/1998
1007 E Mountain St, Pasadena 648 10/04/2017 $529,500
920 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena 1,386 06/30/2015
945 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena 966
950 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena 1,244 05/01/2019
968 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena 2,012 05/06/2016
971 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena 1,462 08/13/1998 $268,000
985 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena 676 09/04/2014 $327,500
1008 Bell St, Pasadena 1,672 05/16/2013

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