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169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 Property Information

169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91107
County Los Angeles

Sales & Tax Overview for 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 09/17/1999
Sale price $150,001
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,191

Lot & Building Information for 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 792
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.233
Units 1
Year built 1923
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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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About 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107?

169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 was built in 1923 and has a total of 792 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $235,129, the tax amount paid for 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 is $2,568.

When was 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 last sold and what was the last sale price?

169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 was last sold in 09/17/1999 for $150,001.

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Past Sales & Property History for 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/17/1999 $150,001
06/03/1994 $105,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/17/1999 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/17/1999 Deed
06/03/1994 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $2,569
Current property tax $3,191
Market value $235,129
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 169 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
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control

Assessment History for 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 169 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 $235,129 1.0924 $2,569 +1.76%
2024-2025 $230,519 1.095 $2,524 +0.83%
2023-2024 $226,000 1.1077 $2,503 +3.68%
2022-2023 $221,569 1.0897 $2,414 +4.25%
2021-2022 $217,225 1.0661 $2,316 +4.38%

Permits for 169 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)
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 0.51
Hugo Reid Elementary School 7 Public K-5 555 0.78

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Woodrow Wilson Middle School NR Public 6-8 386 0.32
Christ Centered Pasadena NR Private K-12 0 0.51
Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School NR Charter 7-12 1,934 0.64
Rosemary School, The NR Private 7-12 9 0.66
Learning Works School 2 Charter 7-12 195 1.03

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Christ Centered Pasadena NR Private K-12 0 0.51
Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School NR Charter 7-12 1,934 0.64
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 1.27

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Neighbors for 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 169 Backus Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
201 Backus Ave, Pasadena 1,136 11/30/2022
198 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 1,084 08/02/1999 $225,002
164 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 948 05/02/2019
213 Backus Ave, Pasadena 899 07/18/2017
161 Backus Ave, Pasadena 2,352 09/10/2013
188 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 1,390 07/02/1998
228 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 3,129 12/02/2021 $1,070,000
3615 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena 1,226 02/16/2017 $665,000
220 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 1,918 03/23/2023 $675,000
3613 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena 3,014 02/07/2019
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
3625 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena 1,136 02/25/2022 $895,000
153 Backus Ave, Pasadena 1,024 11/18/1999 $135,001
172 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena 768 01/06/2016
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

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