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38 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

38 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena
Zip code 91103
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood North Central Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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Sale date 07/20/1992
Sale price $160,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $401

Lot & Building Information for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,456
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.17 i
Units 1
Year built 1922
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & 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 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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About 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103?

38 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1922 and has a total of 1,456 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $385,832, the tax amount paid for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 is $4,323.

When was 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold and what was the last sale price?

38 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold in 07/20/1992 for $160,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/20/1992 $160,000

Title Documents for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/20/1992 Deed
               
               
               
               
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Property Taxes for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,324
Current property tax $401
Market value $385,832
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 38 East Penn Street, 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
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31034 Mwd Water Standby Charge #9
22863 Pasadena Library Special Tax

Assessment History for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 38 East Penn Street, 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 $385,832 1.1206 $4,324 +9.10%
2024-2025 $361,927 1.095 $3,963 +0.83%
2023-2024 $354,831 1.1077 $3,930 +3.68%
2022-2023 $347,875 1.0897 $3,791 +2.70%
2021-2022 $346,206 1.0661 $3,691 +4.11%

Permits for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
09/27/2012
             
             
             
             
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Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
4.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$770
-0.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% 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)
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.17
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.25
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.25
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.45
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.45

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 0.20
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.45
Saint Elizabeth NR Private K-8 197 1.11
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 1.13
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 1.14

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.52
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 0.66
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 1.13
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.17
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 1.30

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Neighbors for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 38 East Penn Street, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1651 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 1,232 12/09/2009
21 E Howard St, Pasadena 748
1661 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 1,214 04/11/2002 $180,001
1599 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 9,524 06/14/2016 $2,300,000
27 E Howard St, Pasadena 2,928 04/06/2010 $467,004
1646 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 2,175 02/23/2016
1593 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 1,660 12/15/2023
1705 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 3,267 09/03/2008
1561 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 5,287 04/16/2008
1570 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 16,757 03/14/2012
1607 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 2,540 12/14/2001 $256,002
1715 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 975 04/27/2015
1617 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 1,290 12/15/2023
1606 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 762 05/29/2020
1608 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 24,657 09/15/2016 $7,450,000
1613 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 2,084 02/01/2008
1590 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 9,064 12/27/2017
1680 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 15,093 07/26/2013 $442,500
1575 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 1,836
44 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,040 05/19/2005

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