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985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91104
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Bungalow Heaven

Sales & Tax Overview for 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 08/29/1994
Sale price $225,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,805

Lot & Building Information for 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,804
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.199 i
Units 1
Year built 1914
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Central heating
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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 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena

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About 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104?

985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 was built in 1914 and has a total of 1,804 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $385,462, the tax amount paid for 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 is $4,319.

When was 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 last sold?

985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 was last sold in 06/11/2019.

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Past Sales & Property History for 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/29/1994 $225,000

Title Documents for 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/11/2019 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
06/11/2019 Quitclaim Deed
08/01/2014 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
08/29/1994 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,319
Current property tax $4,805
Market value $385,462
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 985 North Chester 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 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $385,462 1.1206 $4,319 +4.38%
2024-2025 $377,905 1.095 $4,138 +0.83%
2023-2024 $370,496 1.1077 $4,104 +3.68%
2022-2023 $363,232 1.0897 $3,958 +4.27%
2021-2022 $356,110 1.0661 $3,796 +4.36%

Permits for 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
09/10/2009
07/01/1996
03/17/1994
06/09/1986
             
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Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
4.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$770
-0.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% 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)
Friends Western School NR Private K-5 31 0.43
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.49
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.49
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School 5 Public K-5 533 0.51
TABERNACLE OF DAVID CHRISTIAN ACADEMY NR Private K-5 21 0.52

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 0.49
George Mueller Academy NR Private 2-9 0 0.71
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 0.76
Sovereign Grace Academy NR Private 1-12 22 0.81
Westminster Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.82

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 0.76
Sovereign Grace Academy NR Private 1-12 22 0.81
Judson International School NR Private K-12 123 0.85
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena NR Private 5-10 6 0.98
The Peace & Justice Academy NR Private 6-12 22 1.01

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Neighbors for 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 985 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
930 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,232 12/21/2012
946 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,666 11/05/2024
1094 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,291 04/14/1997
1060 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 949 03/19/2014
911 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,650 09/28/2010
999 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,860
922 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 936 08/09/2022
914 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,635 01/04/2013 $485,000
1084 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,044 05/09/2025
949 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,600 05/01/1998 $251,000
938 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,364 05/16/2002
1070 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,419 04/02/2012
933 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,443 12/09/2002
915 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 2,535 04/06/2006
975 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,052 06/26/2009
967 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,776 04/22/2021 $1,615,000
959 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,953 03/29/2016
945 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,812 07/11/2022
991 N Chester Ave, Pasadena 1,737 10/25/2021
1078 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena 1,034 07/11/2002 $425,004

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