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1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91103
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood North Central Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 05/15/2020
Sale price $658,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $8,589

Lot & Building Information for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 749
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.088
Units 1
Year built 1923
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (RS-6)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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About 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103?

1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was built in 1923 and has a total of 749 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $734,006, the tax amount paid for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 is $8,225.

When was 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 was last sold in 05/15/2020 for $658,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/15/2020 $658,000
07/26/2016 $510,000
03/30/2012 $298,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/11/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
06/03/2021 Trust Deed 07/01/2051
05/15/2020 Trust Deed 06/01/2050
05/15/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
07/26/2016 Trust Deed 08/01/2046
07/26/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/30/2012 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/26/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
05/23/2011 Trustees Deed
04/26/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,225
Current property tax $8,589
Market value $734,006
Tax per sqft $11

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1686 North Marengo 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 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1686 North Marengo 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 $734,006 1.1206 $8,225 +4.38%
2024-2025 $719,614 1.095 $7,880 +0.83%
2023-2024 $705,505 1.1077 $7,815 +3.68%
2022-2023 $691,672 1.0897 $7,537 +4.26%
2021-2022 $678,111 1.0661 $7,229 +26.89%

Permits for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
06/09/2020
04/17/2012
12/20/2011
12/20/2011
11/30/2011
11/30/2011
03/08/1990
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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)
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.23
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.28
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.28
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.47
Harambee Preparatory School NR Private PK-6 39 0.47

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 0.17
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.28
Saint Elizabeth NR Private K-8 197 0.88
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.97
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.98

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.67
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 0.85
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.98
James Hawkins Educational Program NR Private 5-12 0 1.14
Pasadena Waldorf School NR Private PK-12 281 1.23

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Neighbors for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 1686 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
261 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,008 08/28/2019
239 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,376 03/25/2026
1716 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 927 08/29/2014
1726 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,323 01/07/2026
288 Atchison St, Pasadena 1,750 04/02/2004 $345,003
297 E Penn St, Pasadena 3,206 04/22/2022
1706 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 780 07/16/2021 $830,000
277 E Penn St, Pasadena 2,511 04/11/2024 $306,500
244 Atchison St, Pasadena 1,365 01/07/2011
1692 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 768 12/28/2015
255 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,026 02/01/2007 $515,000
1700 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 1,260 03/11/2013
268 Atchison St, Pasadena 1,185 09/25/2020
1678 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 678 10/17/2017
1712 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena 732 04/02/2015 $285,000
267 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,512 09/04/2012
287 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,056 12/08/2016
280 Atchison St, Pasadena 1,066 01/04/2006
245 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,112 09/09/2025
258 Atchison St, Pasadena 1,032 03/23/2010

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