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1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena
Alternate address(es) 1603 El Sereno Ave
Zip code 91103
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood North Central Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 06/23/1994
Sale price $154,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,962

Lot & Building Information for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,498
Total sqft 2,394
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.345
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1924
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Multi-Family Residential (RM-12)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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About 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103?

1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,498 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $283,677, the tax amount paid for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 is $3,178.

When was 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold?

1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold in 03/04/2005.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/23/1994 $154,000
12/16/1993 $221,235
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/30/2023 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
10/28/2063
04/14/2022 Trust Deed 05/01/2052
11/09/2012 Trust Deed
09/12/2012 Trust Deed 09/01/2032
09/28/2010 Trust Deed
12/20/2005 Trust Deed
03/04/2005 Trust Deed
03/04/2005 Deed
03/04/2005 Deed
09/18/1996 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,179
Current property tax $3,962
Market value $283,677
Tax per sqft $1

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1601 El Sereno 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
06216 County Sanitation District #16
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31034 Mwd Water Standby Charge #9

Assessment History for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1601 El Sereno 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 $283,677 1.1206 $3,179 +4.38%
2024-2025 $278,115 1.095 $3,045 +0.83%
2023-2024 $272,663 1.1077 $3,020 +3.68%
2022-2023 $267,317 1.0897 $2,913 +4.26%
2021-2022 $262,077 1.0661 $2,794 +4.38%

Permits for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
12/31/2024
07/03/2006
12/15/2005
09/26/1991
08/16/1988
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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)
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.08
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.08
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.26
Harriet Tubman NR Private PK-2 19 0.51
Harriet Tubman NR Private PK-2 19 0.51

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School 3 Public 6-8 513 0.32
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.59
Chandler School NR Private K-8 440 1.13
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.25
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 1.26

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.42
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 0.55
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.25
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 1.28
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 1.40

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Neighbors for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 1601 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1615 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 3,324 12/06/2005
1614 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 748 01/08/2018
1581 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,854 12/12/2008
171 W Howard St, Pasadena 1,100 11/24/1993 $117,000
95 W Howard St, Pasadena 752 08/21/2006
101 W Howard St, Pasadena 670 08/06/2003
1640 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 847 01/26/2022
83 W Howard St, Pasadena 999
1589 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 2,008
1609 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 1,345 07/27/1989 $120,500
1620 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 720 03/27/2013 $330,000
1598 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,200 01/24/2024 $1,331,000
1575 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 1,215 12/19/2011 $260,000
185 W Howard St, Pasadena 1,610 03/26/2002
1622 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,838 03/07/2006
1609 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,100 12/12/2008
1639 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 764
1634 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 847 01/26/2022
1610 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 970 01/06/2005
1599 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,100

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