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685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Chester Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.532

Sale price

$3,890,500

General Information

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Address
Primary address
685 Chester 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
Building sq. ft.
3,474
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1951
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
05/28/2026
Sale price
$3,890,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$44,995
Tax per sq. ft.
$13
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Dwelling Zone District Ii (R-1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.532

Area overview

Walk score
36 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
San Marino Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA

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

Sales history for 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/28/2026 $3,890,500 XXX XXXX-XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/30/2015 $3,400,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX; XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/15/2003 $1,350,013 XXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX X XX XXXXXX, XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/28/2026 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX-XXX
05/28/2026 Affidavit Successor Trustee XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX
12/02/2015 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/30/2015 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/30/2015 Grant Deed XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
06/01/2007 Deed XXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/15/2003 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX, XX XXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Chester 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
$44,995
Current property tax
$47,333
Tax per sq. ft.
$13
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,187,509
Land value
$3,350,010
Building value
$837,499

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $4,105,402 1.0745 $44,113 +0.08%
2024-2025 $4,024,905 1.0951 $44,077 +2.24%
2023-2024 $3,945,987 1.0925 $43,110 +3.28%
2022-2023 $3,868,616 1.079 $41,742 +1.78%
2021-2022 $3,792,761 1.0813 $41,011 +1.57%
2020-2021 $3,753,872 1.075652 $40,379 +3.85%
2019-2020 $3,608,106 1.077639 $38,882 +1.94%
2018-2019 $3,537,360 1.0783 $38,142 +1.91%
2017-2018 $3,468,000 1.0793 $37,429 +1.67%
2016-2017 $3,400,000 1.0827 $36,813 +98.41%

Special assessments & penalties for 685 Chester 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
Permits

Permit information for 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA

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Neighborhood

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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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)
Victory Montessori Schools NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.45
Victory Montessori Schools NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.45
San Marino Montessori School NR Private K-8 75 0.45
San Marino Montessori NR Private PK-K 42 0.46
San Marino Montessori NR Private PK-K 42 0.46
Hamilton Elementary School 6 Public K-5 482 0.47
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Marino Montessori School NR Private K-8 75 0.45
St. Gregory's A. And M. Hovsepian School NR Private PK-8 264 0.89
Saints Felicitas And Perpetua School NR Private K-8 178 0.99
St. Philip The Apostle NR Private K-8 533 1.01
St Phillip The Apostle NR Private K-8 533 1.01
Huntington Middle School 9 Public 6-8 627 1.21
Learning Works School 2 Charter 7-12 195 1.23
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Marino High School 10 Public 9-12 806 0.72
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 858 1.20
Polytechnic School NR Private K-12 864 1.20
Learning Works School 2 Charter 7-12 195 1.23
Villa Esperanza Services School NR Private 1-12 73 1.36
Rosemary School, The NR Private 7-12 9 1.41
Christ Centered Pasadena NR Private K-12 0 1.43
Rose City High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 167 1.57
Twilight Adult NR Public 0 1.59

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Neighbors for 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA

630 Chester Ave, San Marino 690 Chester Ave, San Marino 625 Chester Ave, San Marino 610 San Marino Ave, San Marino 610 Chester Ave, San Marino 685 Canterbury Rd, San Marino 645 Chester Ave, San Marino 665 Canterbury Rd, San Marino 665 Chester Ave, San Marino 670 San Marino Ave, San Marino 2375 Lombardy Rd, San Marino 650 San Marino Ave, San Marino 630 San Marino Ave, San Marino 605 Canterbury Rd, San Marino 605 Chester Ave, San Marino 690 San Marino Ave, San Marino 670 Chester Ave, San Marino 625 Canterbury Rd, San Marino 645 Canterbury Rd, San Marino 650 Chester Ave, San Marino

Nearby ZIP codes for 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA

90032, Los Angeles County, CA 90042, Los Angeles County, CA 91001, Los Angeles County, CA 91030, Los Angeles County, CA 91101, Los Angeles County, CA 91103, Los Angeles County, CA 91104, Los Angeles County, CA 91105, Los Angeles County, CA 91106, Los Angeles County, CA 91107, Los Angeles County, CA 91731, Los Angeles County, CA 91754, Los Angeles County, CA 91755, Los Angeles County, CA 91770, Los Angeles County, CA 91775, Los Angeles County, CA 91776, Los Angeles County, CA 91780, Los Angeles County, CA 91801, Los Angeles County, CA 91803, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108?

The development at 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108?

685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 has a total of 3,474 square feet.

When was 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 last sold and what was the sale price?

685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 was last sold on 05/28/2026 for $3,890,500.

What is the assessed value of 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108?

685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 is currently assessed at $4,187,509.

What are the property taxes for 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108?

The property taxes for 685 Chester Avenue, San Marino, CA 91108 total $44,994.

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