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1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91103
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood North Central Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 07/27/1989
Sale price $120,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,914

Lot & Building Information for 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,345
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.172
Units 1
Year built 1927
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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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 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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About 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103?

1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1927 and has a total of 1,345 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $306,314, the tax amount paid for 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 is $3,432.

When was 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold in 07/27/1989 for $120,500.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/27/1989 $120,500

Title Documents for 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/21/2016 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
01/08/2051
12/30/2005 Trust Deed
07/27/1989 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,433
Current property tax $3,914
Market value $306,314
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1609 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 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1609 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 $306,314 1.1206 $3,433 +4.37%
2024-2025 $300,349 1.095 $3,289 +0.83%
2023-2024 $294,461 1.1077 $3,262 +3.68%
2022-2023 $288,688 1.0897 $3,146 +4.27%
2021-2022 $283,028 1.0661 $3,017 +4.36%

Permits for 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
10/19/2018
11/03/2004
11/03/2004
10/11/2004
             
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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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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 0.50
Harriet Tubman NR Private PK-2 19 0.50

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 1.14
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.24
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 1.27

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.43
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 0.55
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.24
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 1.27
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 1.39

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Neighbors for 1609 El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 1609 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
1620 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 720 03/27/2013 $330,000
1598 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 1,200 01/24/2024 $1,331,000
1592 Navarro Ave, Pasadena 807 02/18/2022
1601 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 1,498 03/04/2005
1575 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena 1,215 12/19/2011 $260,000
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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