1420 Tropical Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1420 Tropical Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,698 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.168 acres (7,333 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,160,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$13,905 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5759-027-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5759-027-012`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,698 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	7,333 sqft (0.168 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1420 TROPICAL AVE
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91107-1623
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PSR6
Legal Description	TRACT NO 15169 LOT 17
Legal Subdivision	15169
Legal Tract	15169
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	460002

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of May 21, 2026

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1420 TROPICAL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91107-1623
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 13, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BMO HARRIS BANK NA
Mar 6, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer
Feb 7, 2023	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023459311
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 31, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000077593
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2023
Property Address	1420 TROPICAL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91107-1623
Document Number	0000459311
Map Reference	MB 405 PG 39-43
Instrument Date	Jun 26, 2023
Instrument	23-0459311
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2023
Title Company	CALIFORNIA COAST TITLE COMPANY, CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE CO INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1420 TROPICAL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91107-1623
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000459312
Date	Jul 13, 2023
Instrument	23-0459312

Lender

Name	BMO HARRIS BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2053

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 6, 2023
Property Address	1420 TROPICAL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91107-1623
Document Number	0000140722
Map Reference	MB 405 PG 39-43
Instrument Date	Feb 12, 2023
Instrument	23-0140722
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 330, GENOA, NV 89411-0330

February 2023: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 7, 2023
Property Address	1420 TROPICAL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91107-1623
Document Number	0000077593
Map Reference	MB 405 PG 39-43
Instrument Date	Jan 24, 2023
Instrument	23-0077593
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	16415 STAGE STOP DR, BEND, OR 97707-2256

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$13,905.00 (+8.7%)	$1,183,200 (+6.21%) Land $946,560 Building $236,640
2023	$12,792.00 (+797.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,114,000 (+1,137.31%) Land $779,800 Building $334,200
2022	$1,426.00 Homeowner's exemption	$90,034 Land $44,094 Building $45,940

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	High above 80% of the US · above 58% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.4% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within 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 System	PASADENA WATER AND POWER serves 165,448 people · EPA ID CA1910124
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Mar 2023
Lead	2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 672 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	4,000 / 4,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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