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78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Property Information

78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Property Information

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78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
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Address

Primary address 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre
Zip code 91024
County Los Angeles
Municipality Sierra Madre

Sales & Tax Overview for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

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Sale date 03/20/2017
Sale price $740,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $10,270

Lot & Building Information for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

Building sqft 1,254
Building class Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)
Acreage 0.232
Units 2
Year built 1948
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Multiple Family Residential (13 Dwelling Units/Acre) (R-3-13)
Weed hazard No
School district Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

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About 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024?

78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 was built in 1948 and has a total of 1,254 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $875,999, the tax amount paid for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 is $9,770.

When was 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 last sold and what was the last sale price?

78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 was last sold in 03/20/2017 for $740,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/20/2017 $740,000
07/03/2007 $128,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/28/2017 Correction Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
03/20/2017 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
08/08/2012 Trust Deed 09/01/2042
08/08/2012 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
05/04/2012 Quitclaim Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
07/03/2007 Deed
07/03/2007 Deed
10/17/2006 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,771
Current property tax $10,270
Market value $875,999
Tax per sqft $8

Special Assessments And Penalties for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

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
06215 County Sanitation District #15
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W

Assessment History for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, 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 $875,999 1.1154 $9,771 +1.76%
2024-2025 $858,824 1.118 $9,602 +0.54%
2023-2024 $841,986 1.1342 $9,550 +3.64%
2022-2023 $825,478 1.1162 $9,214 +4.21%
2021-2022 $809,293 1.0926 $8,842 +4.29%

Permits for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

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Sierra Madre residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,328,000
-4.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$755
-2.5% 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)
Bethany Christian School NR Private PK-8 163 0.07
Bethany Christian School NR Private PK-8 163 0.07
Sierra Madre Elementary School 9 Public K-5 630 0.14
The Gooden School NR Private K-8 178 0.16
Gooden School, The NR Private K-8 163 0.16

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bethany Christian School NR Private PK-8 163 0.07
The Gooden School NR Private K-8 178 0.16
Gooden School, The NR Private K-8 163 0.16
St Rita School NR Private K-8 297 0.30
St. Rita Catholic School NR Private PK-8 303 0.30

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alverno Heights Academy NR Private 9-12 145 0.72
La Salle High School NR Private 9-12 628 0.94
Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park II School NR Charter 7-12 1,934 1.64
Renaissance Academy NR Private K-12 67 1.87
Arroyo Pacific Academy NR Private 1-12 67 1.87

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Neighbors for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre

Here are the neighbors for 78 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
42 W Highland Ave, Sierra Madre
71 W Montecito Ave, Sierra Madre
49 W Montecito Ave, Sierra Madre
47 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre 4,105 10/12/2018
100 E Montecito Ave, Sierra Madre 3,700 04/06/2012
104 Auburn Ave, Sierra Madre 2,088 09/23/2014 $732,000
194 E Montecito Ave, Sierra Madre 4,700 02/15/2022
37 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre 2,730 03/27/2024 $1,325,000
31 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre 2,360 07/09/2025 $1,174,000
120 Auburn Ave, Sierra Madre 1,720 04/17/2025 $950,000
25 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre 4,364 04/15/2022
65 W Montecito Ave, Sierra Madre 180
33 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre 6,389 03/15/2011 $1,200,012
56 W Highland Ave, Sierra Madre
41 W Montecito Ave, Sierra Madre 07/17/2017
70 W Highland Ave, Sierra Madre
116 Auburn Ave, Sierra Madre 2,432 05/11/2017 $1,280,000
93 N Baldwin Ave, Sierra Madre 12,550
57 W Montecito Ave, Sierra Madre 930 12/18/1989
20 N Baldwin Ave, Sierra Madre 3,671 11/10/2015

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