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$4,767,726$1,079 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,828,000 on Apr 21, 2005

1488 RUTHERFORD DR

PASADENA, CA 91103
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,419 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$4.8M
$4.4M low$5.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,828,000 · Apr 21, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$29,563 (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.$2,599,023 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,570,789
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,028,234
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,548,063

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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.Yes

Transaction History(12)

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

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

H
John Muir High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Pasadena Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91103These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.609

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,272
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,318 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,608
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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

1488 Rutherford Dr 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Pasadena 91103
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Linda Vista

What homes are worth in Pasadena 91103

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$548K$5M

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Pasadena 91103.

How it measures up in Pasadena 91103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pasadena 91103.

Estimated value$4,767,726
CheaperTypical $1,001,648Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1079
CheaperTypical $756Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area4,419 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 1488 Rutherford Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinda VistaPasadena 91103Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$4,767,72690% of homes98% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$107931% of homes83% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than4,419 ft²89% of homes96% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac39% of homes75% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than198993% of homes91% of homes86% of homes

About 1488 Rutherford Dr

How much is 1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA is $4,767,726 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $4,377,549 to $5,157,903. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA last sell?

1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA last sold on Apr 21, 2005 for $1,828,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA?

1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4,419 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA built?

1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

What schools serve 1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA?

1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA is assigned to John Muir High School (high), rated C-; Washington Elementary STEM Magnet School (elementary), rated B-; Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Pasadena Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in Pasadena 91103?

Among the 5,719 homes in Pasadena 91103, it is worth more than 98% of them ($4,767,726 against a typical $1,001,648), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($1079 against a typical $756), it is bigger than 96% of them (4,419 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1989 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1488 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA was $29,563. The county assessed it at $2,599,023.

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