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$2,807,309$666 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

490 PROSPECT BLVD

PASADENA, CA 91103
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,218 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$2.8M
$2.3M low$3.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,184 (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.$386,960 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,554
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$305,406
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$379,373

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.Colonial
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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

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.

E
James Madison Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
John Muir High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

490 Prospect Blvd 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 more than 96% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Brookside Park / Arroyo Terrace
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Pasadena 91103
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Older than 96% 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
$561K$4.5M

This home is worth more than 88% 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$2,807,309
CheaperTypical $1,067,191Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$666
CheaperTypical $789Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area4,218 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 490 Prospect Blvd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookside Park / Arroyo TerracePasadena 91103Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,807,30980% of homes88% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$66614% of homes22% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than4,218 ft²94% of homes95% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac61% of homes77% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than192111% of homes20% of homes4% of homes

About 490 Prospect Blvd

How much is 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA is $2,807,309 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $2,306,580 to $3,308,038. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA last sell?

490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA?

490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,218 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA built?

490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA?

490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA is assigned to James Madison Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School (middle), rated C; John Muir High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Pasadena Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in Pasadena 91103?

Among the 5,710 homes in Pasadena 91103, it is worth more than 88% of them ($2,807,309 against a typical $1,067,191), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($666 against a typical $789), it is bigger than 95% of them (4,218 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1921 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 96% 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 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA was $5,184. The county assessed it at $386,960.

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