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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $236,000 on Aug 18, 2000

686 ATCHISON ST

PASADENA, CA 91104
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,746 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$236,000 · Aug 18, 2000
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$530,000
EAST WEST BANK · 6.87% 1 · recorded Nov 7, 2024
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$612,500
EAST WEST BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,781 (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.$362,709 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$153,688
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$209,021
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$355,598

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.0.18
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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
Longfellow Magnet SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Charles W. Eliot Arts Magnet AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
John Muir High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Pasadena Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91104These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.610

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,066
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,920 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,577
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,737
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

686 Atchison 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.

  • Newer than 89% of homes in Pasadena 91104

How it measures up in Pasadena 91104

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pasadena 91104.

Living area1,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 686 Atchison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePasadena 91104Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than1,746 ft²62% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac51% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than195489% of homes44% of homes

About 686 Atchison St

When did 686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA last sell?

686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA last sold on Aug 18, 2000 for $236,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA?

686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,746 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA built?

686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA?

686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA is assigned to Longfellow Magnet School (elementary), rated C; Charles W. Eliot Arts Magnet Academy (middle), rated D; 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 686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in Pasadena 91104?

Among the 8,957 homes in Pasadena 91104, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,746 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1954 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Atchison St, Pasadena, CA was $4,781. The county assessed it at $362,709.

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