1089 Bell St, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1089 Bell St, Pasadena, CA 91104

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.134 acres (5,838 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$473,000 (Jan 2005)
Tax Bill$7,816 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Transfer
Oct 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5740-008-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5740-008-009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,020 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,838 sqft (0.134 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 53 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1089 BELL ST
CityPASADENA
StateCA
Zip91104-3836
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePSR6
Legal DescriptionCHAMBERLA1N TR S 11O FT OF LOT 18
Legal SubdivisionCHAMBERLAIN TRACT
Legal TractS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionPASADENA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract462400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Bungalow Heaven Historic District
listed 2008 · 521 contributing resources · NRIS 08000260

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1089 BELL ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-3836
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 28, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 14, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 14, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2005103533
Last Transfer DateDec 14, 2022
Transfer Doc0001204411
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateDec 28, 2022
Property Address1089 BELL ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-3836
Document Number0001204411
Map ReferenceMB 8 PG 116
Instrument DateDec 14, 2022
Instrument22-1204411
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1089 BELL ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-3836

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address1089 BELL ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-3836
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1089 BELL ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-3836

Mortgage

Document Number0001567286
DateOct 18, 2021
Instrument21-1567286
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityPasadena City
Unified School DistrictPasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$672,489 (+2%) Land $537,996 Building $134,493
2025$7,816.00 (+6.47%) Homeowner's exemption$659,304 (+4.04%) Land $527,448 Building $131,856
2023$7,341.00 (+3.6%) Homeowner's exemption$633,704 Land $506,967 Building $126,737
2022$7,086.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPASADENA WATER AND POWER
serves 165,448 people · EPA ID CA1910124
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMar 2023
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 751 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, Verizon.

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