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189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 - Property report

Also known as: 189 E Penn St

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Property type

Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)

Year built

1948

Acreage

0.207

Sale price

$275,002

General Information

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Address
Primary address
189 E Penn St
Pasadena, CA 91103
Zip code
91103
Neighborhood
North Central Pasadena
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Pasadena

Owner

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Building
Property type
Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
2,944
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1948
Last altered
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4
Sales
Sale date
08/01/2001
Sale price
$275,002
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,736
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multi-Family Residential (RM-12)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.207

Area overview

Walk score
47 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
42 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Pasadena Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/01/2001 $275,002 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/07/2016 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
10/20/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/20/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/01/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/14/2009 Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/11/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX
12/11/2009 Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/11/2006 Deed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/01/2001 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$4,736
Current property tax
$5,941
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$422,644
Land value
$82,215
Building value
$340,429

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $378,881 1.031971 $3,910 +1.67%
2019-2020 $364,171 1.056015 $3,846 -2.62%
2018-2019 $357,031 1.1061 $3,949 +0.99%
2017-2018 $350,032 1.1172 $3,910 +1.82%
2016-2017 $343,169 1.1191 $3,840 +1.09%

Special assessments & penalties for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA

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
22863 Pasadena Library Special Tax
22890 Pasadena Storm Use Charge
90969 Pasadena Unified School District Measure Ee Parcel Tax
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06132 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement
Permits

Permit information for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
08/27/2003

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,259,000

0.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$779

-4.2% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Harriet Tubman NR Private PK-2 19 0.50
Cleveland Elementary School NR Public K-5 97 0.90
Altadena Elementary School 5 Public K-5 457 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Eliot Arts Magnet 4 Public 6-8 423 1.08
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.13
Alma Fuerte Public 3 Charter K-8 145 1.58
Odyssey Charter School - South 7 Charter K-8 342 1.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Lindsay School NR Private 9-12 14 1.27
Aveson Global Leadership Academy 3 Charter 6-12 222 1.77

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Neighbors for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA

166 E Tremont St, Pasadena 1843 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1853 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1725 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1839 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1701 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1748 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 170 E Tremont St, Pasadena 1699 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1749 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1675 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 178 E Tremont St, Pasadena 1723 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 158 E Tremont St, Pasadena 1742 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1840 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1780 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 183 E Penn St, Pasadena 1736 N Summit Ave, Pasadena 1724 N Summit Ave, Pasadena

Nearby ZIP codes for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA

90041, Los Angeles County, CA 90042, Los Angeles County, CA 90065, Los Angeles County, CA 91001, Los Angeles County, CA 91011, Los Angeles County, CA 91020, Los Angeles County, CA 91030, Los Angeles County, CA 91046, Los Angeles County, CA 91101, Los Angeles County, CA 91104, Los Angeles County, CA 91105, Los Angeles County, CA 91106, Los Angeles County, CA 91107, Los Angeles County, CA 91108, Los Angeles County, CA 91205, Los Angeles County, CA 91206, Los Angeles County, CA 91207, Los Angeles County, CA 91210, Los Angeles County, CA 91801, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103?

The development at 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103?

189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 has a total of 2,944 square feet.

When was 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold and what was the sale price?

189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold on 08/01/2001 for $275,002.

What is the assessed value of 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103?

189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 is currently assessed at $414,357.

What are the property taxes for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103?

The property taxes for 189 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 total $4,643.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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