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543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Property Information

543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena
Zip code 91030
County Los Angeles
Municipality South Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena

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Sale date 05/08/2015
Sale price $2,480,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $34,721

Lot & Building Information for 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena

Building sqft 3,108
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.345
Units 1
Year built 1979
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Residential Estate (RE)
Weed hazard No
School district South Pasadena Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena

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About 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030?

543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 was built in 1979 and has a total of 3,108 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,040,191, the tax amount paid for 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 is $33,429.

When was 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 last sold and what was the last sale price?

543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 was last sold in 05/08/2015 for $2,480,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/08/2015 $2,480,000
06/19/2009 $2,125,021
05/31/2007 $2,595,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/17/2021 Trust Deed 12/01/2036
06/01/2016 Trust Deed 06/01/2046
05/08/2015 Trust Deed 06/01/2045
05/08/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
11/02/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
06/19/2009 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
05/31/2007 Deed
05/31/2007 Deed
05/31/2007
03/28/2007 Deed
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Property Taxes for 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $33,430
Current property tax $34,721
Market value $3,040,191
Tax per sqft $11

Special Assessments And Penalties for 543 Columbia Street, 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 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $3,040,191 1.0996 $33,430 -3.24%
2024-2025 $2,980,580 1.1592 $34,551 +2.21%
2023-2024 $2,922,138 1.1568 $33,803 +2.43%
2022-2023 $2,864,842 1.1519 $33,000 +1.70%
2021-2022 $2,808,669 1.1553 $32,449 +1.43%

Permits for 543 Columbia Street, 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)
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.47
San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineering Arts And Mathematics (STEAM) Magnet 6 Public K-5 235 0.58
Camp Med After School Program NR Private 0 0.58
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 0.69
Arroyo Vista Elementary School 8 Public K-5 721 0.74

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.47
Camp Med After School Program NR Private 0 0.58
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 0.69
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 1.02
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 1.02

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.47
Mayfield Senior School Of The Holy Child Jesus NR Private 9-12 333 0.50
Camp Med After School Program NR Private 0 0.58
Hillsides Education Center NR Private 1-12 71 0.69
Westbrook Academy NR Private 10 0 0.92

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Neighbors for 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 543 Columbia Street, South Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
409 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 945 10/14/2020
417 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 1,848 07/10/2002
517 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 1,032 03/02/2026 $1,715,000
511 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 2,051 02/22/2022 $1,925,000
526 Hermosa St, South Pasadena 2,045 06/14/2023 $2,550,000
522 Hermosa St, South Pasadena 2,826 06/01/2012
435 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 41,064 10/09/2002 $6,426,064
527 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 1,124 04/25/2008
501 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 2,083 02/16/2012
445 Columbia St, South Pasadena 2,692 01/21/1999
225 Grand Ave, South Pasadena 7,296 02/22/2008
303 Grand Ave, South Pasadena 1,632
447 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 1,102 02/11/2026
413 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 1,816 12/02/2005
427 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 998 10/28/2013
309 Grand Ave, South Pasadena 2,865 03/04/2010 $1,900,019
339 Grand Ave, South Pasadena 2,621 12/11/2024
524 Hermosa St, South Pasadena 1,685 03/08/2017
333 Grand Ave, South Pasadena 5,702 10/15/2021
528 Hermosa St, South Pasadena 2,380 11/05/2024

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