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109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 Property Information

109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91107
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 04/27/2021
Sale price $1,000,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,203

Lot & Building Information for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,336
Total sqft 2,203
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.229
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1966
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residence (R-1)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

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About 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107?

109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 was built in 1966 and has a total of 1,336 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $384,062, the tax amount paid for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 is $4,195.

When was 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 last sold?

109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 was last sold in 12/12/2023.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/27/2021 $1,000,000
09/30/1999 $245,002
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/12/2023 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
04/27/2021 Trust Deed 05/01/2051
04/27/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
01/03/2017 Trust Deed 01/01/2027
02/25/2005 Trust Deed
02/25/2005 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/30/1999 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,195
Current property tax $5,203
Market value $384,062
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 109 Backus 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
00311 County Library Services
06215 County Sanitation District #15
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00155 La County Rental Housing Habitability Program
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department

Assessment History for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 109 Backus 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 $384,062 1.0924 $4,195 +1.76%
2024-2025 $376,533 1.095 $4,123 -64.93%
2023-2024 $1,061,207 1.1077 $11,755 +3.68%
2022-2023 $1,040,400 1.0897 $11,337 +199.69%
2021-2022 $354,818 1.0661 $3,783 +4.38%

Permits for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

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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)
Happy Sunshine Kids NR Private PK-K 21 0.44
Happy Sunshine Kids NR Private PK-K 21 0.44
Willard Elementary School 7 Public K-5 476 0.46
Christ Centered Pasadena NR Private K-12 0 0.53
Hugo Reid Elementary School 7 Public K-5 555 0.81

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Woodrow Wilson Middle School NR Public 6-8 386 0.35
Christ Centered Pasadena NR Private K-12 0 0.53
Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School NR Charter 7-12 1,934 0.58
Rosemary School, The NR Private 7-12 9 0.65
Learning Works School 2 Charter 7-12 195 1.02

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Christ Centered Pasadena NR Private K-12 0 0.53
Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School NR Charter 7-12 1,934 0.58
Rosemary School, The NR Private 7-12 9 0.65
Learning Works School 2 Charter 7-12 195 1.02
La Salle High School NR Private 9-12 628 1.21

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Neighbors for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 109 Backus Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
164 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 948 05/02/2019
188 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 1,390 07/02/1998
3600 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 33,460 06/27/2019 $12,700,000
83 Backus Ave, Pasadena 1,149
132 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 1,156 02/14/2024 $830,000
135 Backus Ave, Pasadena 1,104 03/12/2025 $1,320,000
145 Backus Ave, Pasadena 878 04/28/2011 $320,003
180 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 1,608 08/19/2005
89 Backus Ave, Pasadena 810 08/28/2020 $690,000
150 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 950 03/17/2000
162 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 744 10/05/2022
119 Backus Ave, Pasadena 1,963 12/03/2002
127 Backus Ave, Pasadena 728 04/25/2023
172 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 768 01/06/2016
144 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 768 04/12/2007
140 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 952 04/04/2022 $760,000
124 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 1,275 04/13/2023 $900,000
71 Backus Ave, Pasadena 952 02/11/2009
67 Backus Ave, Pasadena 1,188 09/25/2002 $225,002
105 Backus Ave, Pasadena 1,220 11/15/2021

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