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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,125,000 on Apr 27, 2007

649 FOREST AVE

SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,550 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
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.$1,125,000 · Apr 27, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,760 (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.$1,537,391 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$956,601
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$580,790
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,507,247

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.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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(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 · 0.3 mi
H
South Pasadena High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
South Pasadena Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

649 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in South Pasadena 91030
  • Older than 83% 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 area2,550 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,911 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 649 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Pasadena 91030Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than2,550 ft²72% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac6% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than193846% of homes17% of homes

About 649 Forest Ave

When did 649 Forest Ave, South Pasadena, CA last sell?

649 Forest Ave, South Pasadena, CA last sold on Apr 27, 2007 for $1,125,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 649 Forest Ave, South Pasadena, CA?

649 Forest Ave, South Pasadena, CA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,550 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 649 Forest Ave, South Pasadena, CA built?

649 Forest Ave, South Pasadena, CA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 649 Forest Ave, South Pasadena, CA?

649 Forest Ave, 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 649 Forest Ave, South Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in South Pasadena 91030?

Among the 6,504 homes in South Pasadena 91030, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,550 ft² against a typical 1,911 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1938 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 649 Forest Ave, South Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 649 Forest Ave, South Pasadena, CA was $17,760. The county assessed it at $1,537,391.

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