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189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena
Zip code 91103
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood North Central Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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Sale date 08/01/2001
Sale price $275,002
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,758

Lot & Building Information for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Building sqft 2,944
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.207 i
Units 4
Year built 1948
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 4
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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 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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About 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103?

189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1948 and has a total of 2,944 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $414,357, the tax amount paid for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 is $4,643.

When was 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold?

189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold in 12/07/2016.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/01/2001 $275,002

Title Documents for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/07/2016 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
10/20/2016 Trust Deed 11/01/2031
10/20/2016 Grant Deed
03/01/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
12/14/2009 Deed
12/11/2009 Trust Deed
12/11/2009 Deed
04/11/2006 Deed
08/01/2001 Deed
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Property Taxes for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,643
Current property tax $5,758
Market value $414,357
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 189 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
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 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 189 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 $414,357 1.1206 $4,643 +4.38%
2024-2025 $406,233 1.095 $4,448 +0.83%
2023-2024 $398,269 1.1077 $4,412 +3.68%
2022-2023 $390,460 1.0897 $4,255 +4.26%
2021-2022 $382,805 1.0661 $4,081 +4.37%

Permits for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
08/27/2003
             
             
             
             
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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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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)
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.21
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.31
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.31
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.43
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.43

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 0.16
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.31
Saint Elizabeth NR Private K-8 197 0.92
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 1.00
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 1.00

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.64
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 0.81
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 1.00
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.13
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 1.23

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Neighbors for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
166 E Tremont St, Pasadena 1,463 07/27/2009 $266,002
1843 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,184 04/19/2007
1853 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,438 07/13/2020 $790,000
1725 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,215 06/03/2025 $1,725,000
1839 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 672 03/18/2019
1701 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,362 11/13/2003 $399,003
1748 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1,344 08/26/2022
170 E Tremont St, Pasadena 680 11/16/2020 $635,000
1699 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,200 06/01/2022
1749 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,370 09/29/2022 $1,100,000
1675 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 2,047
178 E Tremont St, Pasadena 1,136 11/08/2024
1723 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,360 01/14/2025
158 E Tremont St, Pasadena 1,140 06/28/2021
1742 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1,172 02/18/2022
1840 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 632 08/06/2007
1780 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1,920 10/16/2025 $1,250,000
183 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,014 12/22/2014
1736 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1,102 03/10/2006
1724 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1,901

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