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520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Property Information

520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena
Zip code 91030
County Los Angeles
Municipality South Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena

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Sale date 09/21/2020
Sale price $1,150,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $14,925

Lot & Building Information for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena

Building sqft 1,305
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.144
Units 1
Year built 1941
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Residential Low Density (RS)
Weed hazard No
School district South Pasadena Unified School District

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About 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030?

520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 was built in 1941 and has a total of 1,305 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,269,690, the tax amount paid for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 is $13,961.

When was 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 last sold?

520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 was last sold in 04/17/2024.

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Past Sales & Property History for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/21/2020 $1,150,000

Title Documents for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/06/2025 Trust Deed 10/01/2055
04/17/2024 Grant Deed
(File correction)
09/21/2020 Trust Deed
09/21/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/21/2020 Affidavit
01/07/2019 Affidavit Successor Trustee
(File correction - 2 parcels in multiple sale)
10/18/2010 Trust Deed
03/24/1994 Deed
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Property Taxes for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,962
Current property tax $14,925
Market value $1,269,690
Tax per sqft $11

Special Assessments And Penalties for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South 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
33736 Mwd Water Standby Charge #15

Assessment History for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South 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 $1,269,690 1.0996 $13,962 -3.24%
2024-2025 $1,244,795 1.1592 $14,430 +2.21%
2023-2024 $1,220,388 1.1568 $14,117 +2.43%
2022-2023 $1,196,460 1.1519 $13,782 +1.70%
2021-2022 $1,173,000 1.1553 $13,552 +1331.58%

Permits for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena

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South Pasadena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,710,000
-10% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$913
-3.2% 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)
Free World U NR Private K-12 93 0.26
Monterey Hills Elementary School 8 Public K-5 586 0.31
Arroyo Vista Elementary School 8 Public K-5 721 0.35
Camp Med After School Program NR Private 0 0.59
Holy Family Catholic School NR Private K-8 301 0.66

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Free World U NR Private K-12 93 0.26
Camp Med After School Program NR Private 0 0.59
Holy Family Catholic School NR Private K-8 301 0.66
Almansor Academy NR Private 1-12 144 0.88
Almansor Academy (Institute for Redesign of Learni NR Private 1-12 138 0.88

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Free World U NR Private K-12 93 0.26
Camp Med After School Program NR Private 0 0.59
South Pasadena Senior High School 10 Public 9-12 1,477 0.66
Almansor Academy NR Private 1-12 144 0.88
Almansor Academy (Institute for Redesign of Learni NR Private 1-12 138 0.88

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Neighbors for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 520 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
500 Alta Vista Ave, South Pasadena 2,413 10/28/2022 $2,470,000
1350 Indiana Ave, South Pasadena 1,272 10/19/2018
1344 Indiana Ave, South Pasadena 864 10/03/2025 $1,490,000
1336 Indiana Ave, South Pasadena 1,595 01/28/2016
1340 Indiana Ave, South Pasadena 929 07/06/2015
546 Alta Vista Ave, South Pasadena 2,572 10/08/2024
1334 Gates Pl, South Pasadena 3,710 03/08/2012
516 Alta Vista Ave, South Pasadena 3,103 04/26/2016
510 Alta Vista Ave, South Pasadena 1,821 08/25/2023
550 Alta Vista Ave, South Pasadena 2,034 11/16/2010
540 Alta Vista Ave, South Pasadena 2,940 07/19/2021
1332 Indiana Ave, South Pasadena 851 07/26/2023 $1,055,000
556 Alta Vista Ave, South Pasadena 1,836 04/27/2012 $790,000
1316 Mountain View Ave, South Pasadena 1,469 08/30/2019 $1,085,000
534 Alta Vista Ave, South Pasadena 3,076 11/10/2009
1330 Indiana Ave, South Pasadena 1,677 12/03/2021
1324 Indiana Ave, South Pasadena 2,311 09/30/2014 $1,175,000
1320 Indiana Ave, South Pasadena 1,867 10/29/2024
1338 Gates Pl, South Pasadena 2,036 09/23/2013 $1,400,000
1340 Mountain View Ave, South Pasadena 2,581 05/27/2003

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