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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,320,000 on Mar 12, 2025

135 BACKUS AVE

PASADENA, CA 91107
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,630 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,320,000 · Mar 12, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,878 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,346,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$805,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$540,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,115,514

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1943
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(13)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Willard Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Pasadena High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
McKinley Arts SchoolD-
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Pasadena Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91107These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.636

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,339
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,425 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$119,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,924
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

135 Backus Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Pasadena 91107
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Los Angeles County

How it measures up in Pasadena 91107

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pasadena 91107.

Living area2,630 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 135 Backus Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePasadena 91107Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than2,630 ft²84% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac63% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than192410% of homes9% of homes

About 135 Backus Ave

When did 135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA last sell?

135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA last sold on Mar 12, 2025 for $1,320,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA?

135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,630 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA built?

135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA?

135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA is assigned to Willard Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Pasadena High School (high), rated B+; McKinley Arts School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Pasadena Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in Pasadena 91107?

Among the 10,357 homes in Pasadena 91107, it is bigger than 84% of them (2,630 ft² against a typical 1,703 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1924 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA was $13,878. The county assessed it at $1,346,400.

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