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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,560,000 on Dec 30, 2021

521 MISSION ST

SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,704 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,560,000 · Dec 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,562 (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.$1,688,592 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,179,850
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$508,742
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,655,483

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Arroyo Vista Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
South Pasadena High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
South Pasadena Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: South Pasadena Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91030These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.460

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,335
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,682 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$124,668
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168,895
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 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

521 Mission St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in South Pasadena 91030
  • Older than 94% of homes in Los Angeles County

How it measures up in South Pasadena 91030

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Pasadena 91030.

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,906 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 521 Mission St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Pasadena 91030Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²41% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac28% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than192224% of homes6% of homes

About 521 Mission St

When did 521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA last sell?

521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA last sold on Dec 30, 2021 for $1,560,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA?

521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,704 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA built?

521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA?

521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA is assigned to Arroyo Vista Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; South Pasadena High School (high), rated A+; South Pasadena Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in South Pasadena Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in South Pasadena 91030?

Among the 6,485 homes in South Pasadena 91030, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,906 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1922 against a typical 1946). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA was $19,562. The county assessed it at $1,688,592.

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