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556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 - Property report

Also known as: 556 S Berkeley Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)

Year built

1928

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$1.9M

General Information

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Address
Primary address
556 S Berkeley Ave
San Marino, CA 91108
Zip code
91108
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
San Marino

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence with Pool
Building sq. ft.
3,515
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1928
Last altered
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
HVAC
Central heating
Pool
Yes
Sales
Sale date
05/28/2010
Sale price
$1,855,018
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$26,768
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Dwelling Zone District V (R-1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.17

Area overview

Walk score
51 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable

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School district
San Marino Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA

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

Sales history for 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/28/2010 $1,855,018 XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/26/1993 $680,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXX
06/26/1992 $470,129 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/30/2020 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XX XXX XX XXX
11/21/2018 Trust Deed XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX
11/21/2018 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXX XXX XXX XXX
05/28/2010 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX
05/28/2010 Deed XXXX XXX XXX XXX
09/24/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/27/2004 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/18/1999 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX X
02/26/1993 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX X XX
06/26/1992 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, 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
$26,768
Current property tax
$29,848
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,491,201
Land value
$1,402,728
Building value
$1,088,473

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,442,355 1.0745 $26,243 +0.08%
2024-2025 $2,394,466 1.0951 $26,222 +2.24%
2023-2024 $2,347,517 1.0925 $25,647 +3.28%
2022-2023 $2,301,488 1.079 $24,833 +1.78%
2021-2022 $2,256,362 1.0813 $24,398 +1.57%
2020-2021 $2,233,228 1.075652 $24,022 +3.85%
2019-2020 $2,146,511 1.077639 $23,132 +1.94%
2018-2019 $2,104,424 1.0783 $22,691 +1.91%
2017-2018 $2,063,161 1.0793 $22,267 +1.67%
2016-2017 $2,022,708 1.0827 $21,901 +1.47%

Special assessments & penalties for 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA

Code Description Tax levied
06216 County Sanitation District #16
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
31041 Mwd Water Standby Charge #10
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
24892 San Marino Police & Fire
24885 San Marino Sewer Service Charges
92351 San Marino Unified School Dist#1
92355 San Marino Unified School Dist#2

Permit information for 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA

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San Marino residential market stats

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Median sale price

$2,885,000

-3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,084

1.1% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hamilton Elementary School 6 Public K-5 482 0.33
Victory Montessori Schools NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.48
Victory Montessori Schools NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.48
San Marino Montessori School NR Private K-8 75 0.48
Pasadena Prep Academy NR Private PK-6 83 0.49
Pasadena Prep Academy NR Private PK-6 83 0.49
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Marino Montessori School NR Private K-8 75 0.48
St. Gregory's A. And M. Hovsepian School NR Private PK-8 264 0.77
St. Philip The Apostle NR Private K-8 533 0.83
St Phillip The Apostle NR Private K-8 533 0.84
Grace Christian Academy NR Private 1-8 0 1.04
Learning Works School 2 Charter 7-12 195 1.21
Huntington Middle School 9 Public 6-8 627 1.33
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 1.46
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Marino High School 10 Public 9-12 806 0.90
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 1.12
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 1.12
Learning Works School 2 Charter 7-12 195 1.21
Villa Esperanza Services School NR Private 1-12 73 1.21
Upshur Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.33
Rosemary School, The NR Private 7-12 9 1.43
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 1.44
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 1.46
Marshall Fundamental School 6 Public 6-12 1,849 1.80

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108?

The development at 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 was built in 1928.

What is the total square footage of 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108?

556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 has a total of 3,515 square feet.

When was 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 last sold and what was the sale price?

556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 was last sold on 05/28/2010 for $1,855,018.

What is the assessed value of 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108?

556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 is currently assessed at $2,491,201.

What are the property taxes for 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108?

The property taxes for 556 South Berkeley Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 total $26,767.

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