1281 E Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1281 E Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,206 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.259 acres (11,261 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$629,000 (Jan 2003)
Tax Bill	$9,855 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5846-009-014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5846-009-014`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,206 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Spanish
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	11,261 sqft (0.259 acres)
Lot Dimensions	123 ft deep x 92 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1281 E MENDOCINO ST
City	ALTADENA
State	CA
Zip	91001-2571
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR175
Legal Description	TRACT # 1423 W 92 FT EX N 20 FT OF LOT 30
Legal Subdivision	1423
Legal Tract	1423
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	460101

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1281 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2571
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 20, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jan 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 4, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 17, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 17, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2003157207
Last Transfer Date	Jul 12, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000219580
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1281 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2571
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000803902
Date	Jul 20, 2020
Instrument	20-0803902

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1281 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2571
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000104908
Date	Jan 28, 2020
Instrument	20-0104908

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 10, 2050

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 4, 2024
Property Address	1281 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2571
Document Number	0000219580
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 10&11
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2020
Instrument	24-0219580
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2024
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1281 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2571

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Unified School District	Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$863,005 (+2%) Land $569,049 Building $293,956
2025	$9,855.00 (-5.91%)	$846,085 (-3.37%) Land $557,892 Building $288,193
2023	$10,474.00 (+3.56%)	$875,610 Land $595,809 Building $279,801
2022	$10,114.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 Risk	Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 74% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 System	RUBIO CANON LAND & WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 6,646 people · EPA ID CA1910140
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Sep 2022
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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