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1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena
Zip code 91104
County Los Angeles
Municipality Pasadena
Neighborhood Historic Highlands

Sales & Tax Overview for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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Sale date 11/17/2004
Sale price $570,005
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,502

Lot & Building Information for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

Building sqft 1,197
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.188
Units 1
Year built 1913
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Central heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential Historic Highlands (RS-6 LD-16)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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About 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104?

1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 was built in 1913 and has a total of 1,197 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $810,401, the tax amount paid for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 is $9,081.

When was 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 was last sold in 11/17/2004 for $570,005.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/17/2004 $570,005

Title Documents for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/17/2007 Trust Deed
01/07/2005 Trust Deed
01/04/2005 Trust Deed
11/17/2004 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/30/1994 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,081
Current property tax $9,502
Market value $810,401
Tax per sqft $8

Special Assessments And Penalties for 1491 North Mar Vista 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 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1491 North Mar Vista 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 $810,401 1.1206 $9,081 +4.38%
2024-2025 $794,512 1.095 $8,700 +0.83%
2023-2024 $778,934 1.1077 $8,628 +3.68%
2022-2023 $763,662 1.0897 $8,322 +4.25%
2021-2022 $748,689 1.0661 $7,982 +4.38%

Permits for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
08/12/2021
             
             
             
             
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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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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)
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School 5 Public K-5 533 0.16
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.42
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.42
Saint Elizabeth NR Private K-8 197 0.45
George Mueller Academy NR Private 2-9 0 0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Oak Knoll Montessori School NR Private PK, K-8 87 0.42
Saint Elizabeth NR Private K-8 197 0.45
George Mueller Academy NR Private 2-9 0 0.49
Sovereign Grace Academy NR Private 1-12 22 0.51
Westminster Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.52

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sovereign Grace Academy NR Private 1-12 22 0.51
Judson International School NR Private K-12 123 0.61
Shiloh Academy NR Private 1-12 41 0.80
The Peace & Justice Academy NR Private 6-12 22 1.08
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 1.10

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Neighbors for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 1491 North Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1025 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena 1,606 11/14/2014 $675,000
1495 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 2,426 04/29/2021
1501 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena 2,168 04/13/2007
1102 E Howard St, Pasadena 1,429 09/28/2020
1062 E Howard St, Pasadena 2,234 11/24/2004
1470 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena 972 03/21/2022
1462 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena 01/29/2010 $190,001
1035 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena 1,539 04/03/2015
1457 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena 1,545 02/21/2017
1086 E Howard St, Pasadena 1,160 01/08/2021 $1,025,000
1045 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena 1,296 08/27/2021
1475 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena 1,334 10/20/2025
1465 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena 1,608 11/09/2022
1051 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena 1,262 07/29/2010
1478 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena 886 06/18/2024 $1,000,000
1094 E Howard St, Pasadena 984 10/10/2017 $680,000
1480 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena 1,848 10/06/2023 $1,680,000
1479 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena 1,248 01/05/2022
1078 E Howard St, Pasadena 921 11/27/2019 $693,000
1476 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena 1,599 04/30/2001

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