1521 Ramona Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1521 Ramona Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,646 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size	0.153 acres (6,644 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,480,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$18,154 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2020 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5319-025-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5319-025-010`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,646 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1911
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,644 sqft (0.153 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 49 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1521 RAMONA AVE
City	SOUTH PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91030-3734
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SPR110000*
Legal Description	NEWTONIA PLACE EX OF ST LOT 30
Legal Subdivision	NEWTONIA PLACE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	480704

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1521 RAMONA AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3734
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 6, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
May 17, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jun 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALLIANT CU
Sep 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA
Jul 24, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 8, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018739004
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 27, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0001650403
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1521 RAMONA AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3734
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000265334
Date	Mar 6, 2020
Instrument	20-0265334

Lender

Name	BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10271

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1521 RAMONA AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3734
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2022
Title Company	AMERICAN COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000454878
Date	May 17, 2019
Instrument	19-0454878

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1521 RAMONA AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3734
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1521 RAMONA AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3734

Mortgage

Document Number	0000947232
Date	Jun 15, 2021
Instrument	21-0947232

Lender

Name	ALLIANT CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60666

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jun 14, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1521 RAMONA AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3734
Document Number	0001226950
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 12, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	1521 RAMONA AVE SOUTH PASADENA CA 910303734, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3734

Mortgage

Document Number	0001226950
Date	Oct 5, 2020
Instrument	1226950

Lender

Name	BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10271

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 4, 2050

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2018
Property Address	1521 RAMONA AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3734
Document Number	0000739004
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 20
Instrument Date	Jun 26, 2018
Instrument	18-0739004
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2022
Title Company	CALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY

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	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	1521 RAMONA AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3734

Mortgage

Document Number	0000739005
Date	Jul 24, 2018
Instrument	18-0739005

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,592,956 (+2%) Land $1,115,071 Building $477,885
2025	$18,154.00 (-0.64%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,561,722 (+4.04%) Land $1,093,207 Building $468,515
2023	$18,271.00 (+2.4%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,501,080 Land $1,050,757 Building $450,323
2022	$17,842.00

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	Not rated no burnable land 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	CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA serves 25,329 people · EPA ID CA1910154
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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