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517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Property Information

517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena
Zip code 91030
County Los Angeles
Municipality South Pasadena

Sales & Tax Overview for 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena

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Sale date 03/02/2026
Sale price $1,715,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,964

Lot & Building Information for 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena

Building sqft 1,032
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.155
Units 1
Year built 1924
Year last altered
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Floor/wall 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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Other Property Data for 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena

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About 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030?

517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,032 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,010,387, the tax amount paid for 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 is $11,110.

When was 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 last sold and what was the last sale price?

517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 was last sold in 03/02/2026 for $1,715,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/02/2026 $1,715,000
09/26/2018 $888,000
04/20/1994 $175,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/23/2026 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
03/02/2026 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
03/01/2056
03/02/2026 Grant Deed
12/19/2025 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
04/27/2020 Trust Deed 05/01/2050
09/26/2018 Trust Deed 10/01/2048
09/26/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
09/26/2018 Affidavit
11/16/2012 Trust Deed 12/01/2022
03/29/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,110
Current property tax $11,964
Market value $1,010,387
Tax per sqft $11

Special Assessments And Penalties for 517 Garfield 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 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 517 Garfield 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 $1,010,387 1.0996 $11,110 -3.24%
2024-2025 $990,576 1.1592 $11,483 +2.21%
2023-2024 $971,154 1.1568 $11,234 +2.43%
2022-2023 $952,113 1.1519 $10,967 +1.70%
2021-2022 $933,445 1.1553 $10,784 +1.43%

Permits for 517 Garfield 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)
Marengo Elementary School 9 Public K-5 754 0.73
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.77
Holy Family Catholic School NR Private K-8 301 0.92
Camp Med After School Program NR Private 0 0.92
Sequoyah School NR Private K-12 374 1.26

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 0.46
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.77
Southwestern Academy NR Private 6-12 149 0.80
Southwestern Academy NR Private 6-12 150 0.80
South Pasadena Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,084 0.85

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Westbrook Academy NR Private 10 0 0.33
Blair High School 5 Public 6-12 1,117 0.46
Westridge School NR Private 4-12 529 0.77
Southwestern Academy NR Private 6-12 149 0.80
Southwestern Academy NR Private 6-12 150 0.80

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Neighbors for 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena

Here are the neighbors for 517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
443 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 656
417 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 1,848 07/10/2002
409 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 945 10/14/2020
543 Columbia St, South Pasadena 3,108 05/08/2015 $2,480,000
511 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 2,051 02/22/2022 $1,925,000
1804 Foothill St, South Pasadena 3,703 08/12/2005
501 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 2,083 02/16/2012
1750 Foothill St, South Pasadena 55,377 09/29/2010
527 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 1,124 04/25/2008
435 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 41,064 10/09/2002 $6,426,064
445 Columbia St, South Pasadena 2,692 01/21/1999
505 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 2,393 06/23/2023 $2,500,000
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
1810 Foothill St, South Pasadena 2,490 07/05/2017 $1,100,000
427 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 998 10/28/2013
413 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 1,816 12/02/2005
1700 Grevelia St, South Pasadena 6,266 04/04/2019
507 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena 1,610 04/13/2026

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