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$740,388$815 / 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 93How 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

1596 FOREST AVE

PASADENA, CA 91103
2
Beds
1
Baths
908 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$740K
$692K low$789K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$942 (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.$43,689 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,973
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,716
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,833

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.3 mi
E
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

1596 Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Pasadena 91103
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Pasadena 91103
  • Older than 85% of homes in Los Angeles County

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
$543K$4.8M

This home is worth more than 14% 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$740,388
CheaperTypical $1,000,890Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$815
CheaperTypical $753Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area908 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,550 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 1596 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMuir HeightsPasadena 91103Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$740,38825% of homes14% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$81575% of homes61% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than908 ft²16% of homes8% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac32% of homes16% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than193552% of homes41% of homes15% of homes

About 1596 Forest Ave

How much is 1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA is $740,388 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $691,698 to $789,078. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA last sell?

1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA?

1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 908 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA built?

1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA?

1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA is assigned to John Muir High School (high), rated C-; Washington Elementary STEM Magnet School (elementary), rated D+; Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle 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 1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in Pasadena 91103?

Among the 5,719 homes in Pasadena 91103, it is worth more than 14% of them ($740,388 against a typical $1,000,890), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($815 against a typical $753), it is bigger than 8% of them (908 ft² against a typical 1,550 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1935 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 37% of 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 1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1596 Forest Ave, Pasadena, CA was $942. The county assessed it at $43,689.

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