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135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 - Property report

Also known as: 135 Backus Ave

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Property type

Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0300)

Year built

1924

Acreage

0.227

Sale price

$1,320,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
135 Backus Ave
Pasadena, CA 91107
Zip code
91107
County
Los Angeles

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,104
Buildings on lot
3
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1924
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
03/12/2025
Sale price
$1,320,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,002
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residence (R-1)
Units
3
Lot
Acreage
0.227

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
Pasadena Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/12/2025 $1,320,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXXX
06/04/2019 $1,000,000 XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/05/1990 $210,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/28/2026 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/08/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
03/12/2025 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/04/2019 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
06/04/2019 Power Attorney XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
06/21/2018 Modify Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/21/2017 Assignment of Lease
Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/13/2016 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/05/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/05/2016 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$15,002
Current property tax
$16,694
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,373,328
Land value
$821,916
Building value
$551,412

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,137,824 1.0924 $12,430 +1.76%
2024-2025 $1,115,514 1.095 $12,215 +0.83%
2023-2024 $1,093,642 1.1077 $12,114 +3.68%
2022-2023 $1,072,199 1.0897 $11,684 +4.25%
2021-2022 $1,051,176 1.0661 $11,207 +4.38%
2020-2021 $1,040,400 1.031971 $10,737 +166.26%
2019-2020 $381,850 1.056015 $4,032 -2.62%
2018-2019 $374,364 1.1061 $4,141 +0.99%
2017-2018 $367,024 1.1172 $4,100 +1.82%
2016-2017 $359,829 1.1191 $4,027 +1.09%

Special assessments & penalties for 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Code Description Tax levied
00747 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
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
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
02800 Los Angeles County Lighting District
04000 Los Angeles County Sewer Maintenance
00197 Los Angeles County Solid Waste Service Charge
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
33736 Mwd Water Standby Charge #15
90969 Pasadena Unified School District Measure Ee Parcel Tax
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06132 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement
36821 Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
Permits

Permit information for 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Willard Elementary School 7 Public K-5 476 0.44
Happy Sunshine Kids NR Private PK-K 21 0.46
Happy Sunshine Kids NR Private PK-K 21 0.46
Christ Centered Pasadena NR Private K-12 0 0.52
Hugo Reid Elementary School 7 Public K-5 555 0.80
Walden School NR Private PK-6 188 1.08
Walden School NR Private PK-6 188 1.08
Field (Eugene) Elementary School 8 Public K-5 430 1.21
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Woodrow Wilson Middle School NR Public 6-8 386 0.34
Christ Centered Pasadena NR Private K-12 0 0.52
Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School NR Charter 7-12 1,934 0.60
Rosemary School, The NR Private 7-12 9 0.65
Learning Works School 2 Charter 7-12 195 1.02
Clairbourn School NR Private K-8 223 1.26
Our Lady Of The Angels Academy NR Private K-8 51 1.50
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School NR Private K-8 218 1.52
Cis Academy 6 Public K-12 253 1.61
Oak Avenue Intermediate School 7 Public 7-8 823 1.79
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Christ Centered Pasadena NR Private K-12 0 0.52
Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School NR Charter 7-12 1,934 0.60
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 1.24
Pasadena High School 6 Public 9-12 1,609 1.61
Cis Academy 6 Public K-12 253 1.61
Alverno Heights Academy NR Private 9-12 145 1.62
San Marino High School 10 Public 9-12 806 1.83
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center 3 Public 9-12 44 1.84

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Neighbors for 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA

198 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 164 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 188 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 161 Backus Ave, Pasadena 109 Backus Ave, Pasadena 169 Backus Ave, Pasadena 3600 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 145 Backus Ave, Pasadena 180 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 153 Backus Ave, Pasadena 172 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 127 Backus Ave, Pasadena 119 Backus Ave, Pasadena 162 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 150 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 144 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 105 Backus Ave, Pasadena 175 Backus Ave, Pasadena 212 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 200 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena

Nearby ZIP codes for 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA

90042, Los Angeles County, CA 91001, Los Angeles County, CA 91024, Los Angeles County, CA 91030, Los Angeles County, CA 91101, Los Angeles County, CA 91103, Los Angeles County, CA 91104, Los Angeles County, CA 91105, Los Angeles County, CA 91106, Los Angeles County, CA 91108, Los Angeles County, CA 91731, Los Angeles County, CA 91770, Los Angeles County, CA 91775, Los Angeles County, CA 91776, Los Angeles County, CA 91780, Los Angeles County, CA 91801, Los Angeles County, CA 91803, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107?

The development at 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107?

135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 has a total of 1,104 square feet.

When was 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 last sold and what was the sale price?

135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 was last sold on 03/12/2025 for $1,320,000.

What is the assessed value of 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107?

135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 is currently assessed at $1,137,824.

What are the property taxes for 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107?

The property taxes for 135 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 total $12,429.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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