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$1,106,635$768 / 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 91How 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

688 E HOWARD ST

PASADENA, CA 91104
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,440 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.
0.19 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,817 (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.$387,563 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$222,399
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,164
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$379,965

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.0.19
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Charles W. Eliot Arts Magnet AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 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%

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How this home compares

688 E Howard 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.

  • Worth more than 71% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Los Angeles County

What homes are worth in Pasadena 91104

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

This home
$617K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 39% 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.

Estimated value$1,106,635
CheaperTypical $1,207,221Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$768
CheaperTypical $819Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,558 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 688 E Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNormandie HeightsPasadena 91104Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,106,63568% of homes39% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$76838% of homes38% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²61% of homes42% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac58% of homes57% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than192133% of homes26% of homes5% of homes

About 688 E Howard St

How much is 688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA is $1,106,635 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,002,991 to $1,210,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA last sell?

688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA?

688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA built?

688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA?

688 E Howard 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 688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA compare to other homes in Pasadena 91104?

Among the 8,941 homes in Pasadena 91104, it is worth more than 39% of them ($1,106,635 against a typical $1,207,221), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($768 against a typical $819), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,558 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1921 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 71% 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 688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 688 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA was $4,817. The county assessed it at $387,563.

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