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$3,800,000$1,270 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,808,000 on Aug 17, 2015

494 CALIFORNIA TER

PASADENA, CA 91105
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,992 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$3.8M
$3.5M low$4.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,808,000 · Aug 17, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,758 (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.$2,183,102 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,746,484
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$436,618
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,140,297

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.0.40
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)

Transaction History(9)

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.

M
Blair High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.3 mi
E
McKinley Arts SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Pasadena Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91105These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.563

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
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.14,557
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,890 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$151,864
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$184,664
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 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

494 California Ter 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 98% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Lower Arroyo

What homes are worth in Pasadena 91105

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

This home
$602K$6.5M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Pasadena 91105.

How it measures up in Pasadena 91105

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pasadena 91105.

Estimated value$3,800,000
CheaperTypical $1,689,271Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1270
CheaperTypical $870Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area2,992 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,048 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 494 California Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLower ArroyoPasadena 91105Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$3,800,00083% of homes90% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$127091% of homes93% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than2,992 ft²67% of homes78% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac39% of homes53% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than197990% of homes82% of homes75% of homes

About 494 California Ter

How much is 494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA is $3,800,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $3,540,256 to $4,059,744. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA last sell?

494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA last sold on Aug 17, 2015 for $1,808,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA?

494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,992 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA built?

494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA?

494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA is assigned to Blair High School (middle), rated C-; McKinley Arts School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Pasadena Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in Pasadena 91105?

Among the 4,732 homes in Pasadena 91105, it is worth more than 90% of them ($3,800,000 against a typical $1,689,271), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($1270 against a typical $870), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,992 ft² against a typical 2,048 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1979 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 98% 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 494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 California Ter, Pasadena, CA was $24,758. The county assessed it at $2,183,102.

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