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540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Property Information

540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Property Information

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540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
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Address

Primary address 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena
Zip code 91030
County Los Angeles
Municipality South Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena

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Sale date 07/05/2011
Sale price $995,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $15,187

Lot & Building Information for 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena

Building sqft 2,453
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.318
Units 1
Year built 1955
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4
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 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030?

540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 was built in 1955 and has a total of 2,453 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,274,757, the tax amount paid for 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 is $14,017.

When was 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 last sold and what was the last sale price?

540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 was last sold in 07/05/2011 for $995,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/05/2011 $995,000
09/29/2009 $790,007
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/06/2020 Trust Deed
07/05/2011 Trust Deed
07/05/2011 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/29/2009 Trust Deed
09/29/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
04/07/2006 Deed
04/07/2006 Affidavit
04/29/2002 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $14,017
Current property tax $15,187
Market value $1,274,757
Tax per sqft $6

Special Assessments And Penalties for 540 Orange Grove 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 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Orange Grove 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 $1,274,757 1.0996 $14,017 -3.24%
2024-2025 $1,249,763 1.1592 $14,487 +2.21%
2023-2024 $1,225,259 1.1568 $14,174 +2.43%
2022-2023 $1,201,236 1.1519 $13,837 +1.70%
2021-2022 $1,177,683 1.1553 $13,606 +1.43%

Permits for 540 Orange Grove 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)
Camp Med After School Program NR Private 0 0.27
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.53
Arroyo Vista Elementary School 8 Public K-5 721 0.58
San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineering Arts And Mathematics (STEAM) Magnet 6 Public K-5 235 0.69
Holy Family Catholic School NR Private K-8 301 0.82

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Camp Med After School Program NR Private 0 0.27
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.53
Holy Family Catholic School NR Private K-8 301 0.82
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 0.91
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 0.97

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Camp Med After School Program NR Private 0 0.27
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.53
Westbrook Academy NR Private 10 0 0.60
South Pasadena Senior High School 10 Public 9-12 1,477 0.77
Mayfield Senior School Of The Holy Child Jesus NR Private 9-12 333 0.77

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Neighbors for 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 540 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
430 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena 2,978 02/25/2011
524 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena 3,856 06/15/2022 $2,750,000
523 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena 1,429 05/23/2013
400 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena 2,569 02/12/2004 $1,010,010
526 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena 4,060 06/17/2021
440 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena 3,215 12/18/2015 $1,755,000
530 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena 1,474 04/20/2026
504 Floral Park Ter, South Pasadena 1,647 10/24/2019 $1,200,000
501 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena 2,793 02/08/2023
541 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena 1,207 01/13/2012 $573,000
500 Floral Park Ter, South Pasadena 1,577 05/03/2012
514 Floral Park Ter, South Pasadena 1,680 08/28/2025
532 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena 2,207 09/25/2007 $900,000
451 Prospect Cir, South Pasadena 3,556 05/24/2007
528 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena 2,013 09/15/2021 $1,570,000
508 Floral Park Ter, South Pasadena 2,165 01/17/2018
519 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena 2,966 10/27/2015 $1,908,000
505 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena 4,040 05/30/2023 $175,000
461 Prospect Cir, South Pasadena 1,601 12/20/2023
516 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena 3,525 01/20/2026 $2,650,000

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