| Primary address | 228 Backus Avenue, Pasadena |
| Alternate address(es) | 3655 Del Mar Blvd |
| Zip code | 91107 |
| County | Los Angeles |
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| Sale date | 01/19/2016 |
| Sale price | $744,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $10,772 |
| Building sqft | 938 |
| Total sqft | 1,842 |
| Building class | Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200) |
| Acreage | 0.134
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| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Stories | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residence (R-1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Pasadena Unified School District |
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228 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 was built in 1926 and has a total of 938 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 228 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $898,352, the tax amount paid for 228 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 is $9,813.
When was 228 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 last sold and what was the last sale price?228 Backus Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 was last sold in 01/19/2016 for $744,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 228 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 | $9,814 |
| Current property tax | $10,772 |
| Market value | $898,352 |
| Tax per sqft | $5 |
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 |
| 06215 | County Sanitation District #15 | Register |
| 03694 | La County Regional Park And Open Space District | Register |
| 00155 | La County Rental Housing Habitability Program | Register |
| 00744 | Los Angeles County Fire Department | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 228 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 | $898,352 | 1.0924 | $9,814 | +1.76% |
| 2024-2025 | $880,738 | 1.095 | $9,644 | +0.83% |
| 2023-2024 | $863,469 | 1.1077 | $9,565 | +3.68% |
| 2022-2023 | $846,539 | 1.0897 | $9,225 | +4.26% |
| 2021-2022 | $829,941 | 1.0661 | $8,848 | +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 | 0.44 |
| Christ Centered Pasadena | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.54 |
| Happy Sunshine Kids | NR | Private | PK-K | 21 | 0.56 |
| Happy Sunshine Kids | NR | Private | PK-K | 21 | 0.56 |
| Hugo Reid Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 555 | 0.72 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | NR | Public | 6-8 | 386 | 0.34 |
| Christ Centered Pasadena | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.54 |
| Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School | NR | Charter | 7-12 | 1,934 | 0.70 |
| Rosemary School, The | NR | Private | 7-12 | 9 | 0.70 |
| Learning Works School | 2 | Charter | 7-12 | 195 | 1.08 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Centered Pasadena | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.54 |
| Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School | NR | Charter | 7-12 | 1,934 | 0.70 |
| Rosemary School, The | NR | Private | 7-12 | 9 | 0.70 |
| Learning Works School | 2 | Charter | 7-12 | 195 | 1.08 |
| La Salle High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 628 | 1.32 |
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Here are the neighbors for 228 Backus Avenue, Pasadena.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,026 | 11/10/2022 | |
| 203 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena | 1,252 | 01/19/2021 | |
| 88 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,260 | 03/18/2026 | |
| 3668 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena | 1,349 | 11/01/2005 | |
| 168 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 2,827 | 10/28/2025 | |
| 3677 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena | 1,091 | 01/19/2021 | |
| 176 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,122 | 05/16/2022 | |
| 3667 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena | 736 | 04/29/2016 | |
| 181 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena | 12,000 | 11/25/2025 | $2,775,000 |
| 3672 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena | 1,327 | 05/22/2025 | $1,255,000 |
| 197 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena | 1,248 | 11/06/2024 | |
| 144 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,692 | 10/23/2023 | |
| 100 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,430 | 03/18/2026 | |
| 221 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena | 5,200 | 01/19/2021 | |
| 220 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 624 | 12/20/2021 | |
| 3673 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena | 1,632 | 05/06/2022 | |
| 3662 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena | 975 | 11/01/2005 | |
| 3663 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena | 1,590 | 08/28/2012 | |
| 3680 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena | 1,200 | 06/17/2025 | $958,000 |
| 212 Backus Ave, Pasadena | 1,776 | 08/06/2020 |