| Primary address | 161 Backus Avenue, Pasadena |
| Zip code | 91107 |
| County | Los Angeles |
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| Sale date | 03/07/2001 |
| Sale price | $350,003 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $6,482 |
| Building sqft | 2,352 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.225
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1906 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Heating/AC | Central refrigeration & heating |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residence (R-1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Pasadena Unified School District |
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161 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 was built in 1906 and has a total of 2,352 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 161 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $537,920, the tax amount paid for 161 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 is $5,876.
When was 161 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 last sold?161 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 was last sold in 09/10/2013.
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Access detailed property tax data for 161 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $5,876 |
| Current property tax | $6,482 |
| Market value | $537,920 |
| Tax per sqft | $2 |
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 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 00744 | Los Angeles County Fire Department | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 02800 | Los Angeles County Lighting District | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 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 | $537,920 | 1.0924 | $5,876 | +1.76% |
| 2024-2025 | $527,373 | 1.095 | $5,775 | +0.83% |
| 2023-2024 | $517,034 | 1.1077 | $5,727 | +3.68% |
| 2022-2023 | $506,897 | 1.0897 | $5,524 | +4.26% |
| 2021-2022 | $496,959 | 1.0661 | $5,298 | +4.38% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 476 | 0.43 |
| Happy Sunshine Kids | NR | Private | PK-K | 21 | 0.49 |
| Happy Sunshine Kids | NR | Private | PK-K | 21 | 0.49 |
| Christ Centered Pasadena | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.52 |
| Hugo Reid Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 555 | 0.78 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | NR | Public | 6-8 | 386 | 0.33 |
| Christ Centered Pasadena | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.52 |
| Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School | NR | Charter | 7-12 | 1,934 | 0.63 |
| Rosemary School, The | NR | Private | 7-12 | 9 | 0.66 |
| Learning Works School | 2 | Charter | 7-12 | 195 | 1.03 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Centered Pasadena | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.52 |
| Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School | NR | Charter | 7-12 | 1,934 | 0.63 |
| Rosemary School, The | NR | Private | 7-12 | 9 | 0.66 |
| Learning Works School | 2 | Charter | 7-12 | 195 | 1.03 |
| La Salle High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 628 | 1.26 |
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Here are the neighbors for 161 Backus Avenue, Pasadena.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena | 1,084 | 08/02/1999 | $225,002 |
| 201 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,136 | 11/30/2022 | |
| 164 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena | 948 | 05/02/2019 | |
| 213 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 899 | 07/18/2017 | |
| 188 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena | 1,390 | 07/02/1998 | |
| 169 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 792 | 09/17/1999 | $150,001 |
| 228 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena | 3,129 | 12/02/2021 | $1,070,000 |
| 220 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena | 1,918 | 03/23/2023 | $675,000 |
| 180 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena | 1,608 | 08/19/2005 | |
| 145 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 878 | 04/28/2011 | $320,003 |
| 135 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,104 | 03/12/2025 | $1,320,000 |
| 153 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,024 | 11/18/1999 | $135,001 |
| 172 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena | 768 | 01/06/2016 | |
| 127 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 728 | 04/25/2023 | |
| 119 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,963 | 12/03/2002 | |
| 162 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena | 744 | 10/05/2022 | |
| 3605 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena | 2,095 | 04/08/2022 | $1,315,000 |
| 175 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,756 | 09/10/2015 | |
| 212 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena | 1,432 | 03/23/2023 | $675,000 |
| 200 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena | 2,076 | 05/02/2025 |