Los Angeles County  »  91104  »  E Penn St  »  491 E Penn St

491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

  • General
  • Owner
  • Documents
  • Tax
  • Permits
  • Neighborhood
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Photo & Map Show Hide

491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91104
static Mapbox map

Address

Primary address 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena
Zip code 91104
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood North Central Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.

Sale date 04/17/2026
Sale price $1,210,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $12,609

Lot & Building Information for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,190
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.115
Units 1
Year built 1925
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now

Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
Transit Score
Bike Score


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

View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.

Other Property Data for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:

  • • Improvements for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena , including their type, square footage, grade and when they were built.
  • Development maps such as planimetric, zoning, land use and urban landscape maps (building age and stories).
Unlock all property data with a free account.
Sign up

About 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91104?

491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91104 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,190 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91104 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,092,419, the tax amount paid for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91104 is $12,241.

When was 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91104 last sold and what was the last sale price?

491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91104 was last sold in 04/17/2026 for $1,210,000.

Ownership Information

View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.

Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, Jul 02, 2026 How to Find Foreclosed Homes Step-by-Step Using PropertyShark
To help real estate professionals find foreclosed homes in a timely and efficient manner, this guide breaks down every step of the research process — from understanding foreclosure status all the way to finding contact information for owners and looking past LLCs.
Eliza Theiss, Jun 23, 2026 NYC Resale Gains & Losses: Every Borough Made Money in 2025, Except Manhattan
In 2025, NYC home-sellers mostly made money. But, in Manhattan, resales came with losses — and it was apartments and recent buyers that absorbed them.
Laura Pop-Badiu, Jun 11, 2026 NYC Business Leaders on RTO: Survey Reveals Hybrid Still Dominates, Office Attendance Set to Rise
Hubble’s recent survey of 126 founders, CEOs and other decision-makers in New York City’s startup ecosystem revealed how local business leaders are approaching workplace strategy in 2026 and beyond.
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Past Sales & Property History for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.

Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/17/2026 $1,210,000
09/07/2023 $1,050,000
09/16/2015 $200,000
       
       
Access the complete sales history for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena with a free account.
Sign up

*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/22/2026 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
04/17/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
05/01/2056
04/17/2026 Grant Deed
12/15/2023 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/07/2023 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
10/01/2053
09/07/2023 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/09/2021 Trust Deed 09/01/2051
01/31/2017 Termination Financing Statement
11/30/2016 Financing Statement
09/16/2015 Trust Deed 10/01/2045
Unlock title documents, including buyer and seller information (when available).
Sign up

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Access detailed property tax data for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, CA 91104. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.

Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,242
Current property tax $12,609
Market value $1,092,419
Tax per sqft $10

Special Assessments And Penalties for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes or 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 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 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 $1,092,419 1.1206 $12,242 +4.38%
2024-2025 $1,071,000 1.095 $11,727 +62.90%
2023-2024 $649,922 1.1077 $7,199 +3.68%
2022-2023 $637,180 1.0897 $6,943 +4.25%
2021-2022 $624,687 1.0661 $6,660 +4.38%

Permits for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

The complete history of permits filed for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.

Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
01/29/2025
08/31/2023
08/30/2023
12/08/2016
07/31/1989
05/11/1989
10/12/1987
Unlock the permit history for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena
Sign up

Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,259,000
0.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$779
-4.2% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% YoY

Access a detailed real estate market overview of Pasadena so you can assess current trends, home values, types of properties sold and transaction volume. View the median home sale price in Pasadena and compare it to other neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.

Check out recently sold homes in Pasadena and see how their prices compare.

Risk

Create a free account to unlock extended information for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).

FEMA flood zone(s) X (See more on map)
Fire hazard zone See more on map
Faults and tsunami inundation zone map
Landslides and liquefaction map

Transportation

Access the detailed traffic volume map for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.

View daily traffic map

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.21
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.21
Washington Accelerated Elementary School 5 Public K-5 406 0.48
Saint Elizabeth NR Private K-8 197 0.59
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.73

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pasadena Christian School NR Private PK-8 444 0.21
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School 3 Public 6-8 513 0.41
Saint Elizabeth NR Private K-8 197 0.59
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.73
Eliot Arts Magnet 4 Public 6-8 423 0.81

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sequoyah School NR Private 9-12 140 0.89
Pasadena Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 307 0.90
Lindsay School NR Private 9-12 14 1.07
John Muir High School 4 Public 9-12 1,012 1.15
Sovereign Grace Academy NR Private 1-12 22 1.23

Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.

Neighbors for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
501 E Penn St, Pasadena 900 01/31/2020
519 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,190 08/11/2015
1671 N Madison Ave, Pasadena 840 09/13/1991 $140,000
484 Wickliffe Dr, Pasadena 1,298 08/03/2015
549 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,122 02/23/2021
557 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,108 12/01/2011
1677 N Madison Ave, Pasadena 1,411 03/17/2020 $820,000
465 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,006 01/27/2026 $400,000
492 Wickliffe Dr, Pasadena 1,190 03/02/2022 $1,040,000
511 E Penn St, Pasadena 960 03/26/2021 $915,000
529 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,184 10/30/2018 $803,500
483 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,190 12/15/2023
476 Wickliffe Dr, Pasadena 1,184 12/12/2022
502 Wickliffe Dr, Pasadena 1,132 04/29/1994 $127,000
520 Wickliffe Dr, Pasadena 1,135 09/13/2001
1683 N Madison Ave, Pasadena 1,116 07/27/2021
475 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,006 01/31/2020
537 E Penn St, Pasadena 1,150 07/14/2016 $558,500
466 Wickliffe Dr, Pasadena 1,305 08/22/2012
512 Wickliffe Dr, Pasadena 1,243 12/21/2020

Nearby ZIP Codes for 491 East Penn Street, Pasadena

Not sure if we cover all the data-points you need? View sample full report View sample full report