1538 Highland Ave, Glendale, CA 91202 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1538 Highland Ave, Glendale, CA 91202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.302 acres (13,142 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,800,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$20,447 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Mortgage
Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5629-021-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5629-021-015

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,980 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area13,142 sqft (0.302 acres)
Lot Dimensions193 ft deep x 66 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1538 HIGHLAND AVE
CityGLENDALE
StateCA
Zip91202-1234
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeGLR1*
Legal DescriptionHUNTER SUB OF A PART OF THE RANCHO SAN R AFAEL LOT COM AT SW COR OF LOT 1 TR NO 6 876 TH S 14 W 60 FT TH S 76 28 E 180 F T TH S 14 W 60 FT TH S 76 28 E TO A LI NE PARALLEL WITH AND DIST SW AT R/A 110 TH NW THEREON TO BEG PART OF LOT 3
Legal SubdivisionHUNTER SUB
Legal Tract6
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract301300

Owner

1538 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1538 HIGHLAND AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1234
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Woman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 17, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CAPE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Aug 16, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
A&D MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 21, 2023Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer
Aug 28, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
OWNING CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023543044
Prior Transfer DateMar 14, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000180027
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJun 17, 2026
Property Address1538 HIGHLAND AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1234
Document Number0000442385
Instrument DateJun 9, 2026
Instrument2026442385
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyFIDELITY-SHERMAN OAKS, FIDELITY - SHERMAN OAKS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1538 HIGHLAND AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1234

Mortgage

Document Number0000442385,
DateJun 17, 2026
Instrument2026442385
Lender
NameCAPE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.36%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

August 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateAug 16, 2023
Property Address1538 HIGHLAND AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1234
Document Number0000543044
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 395
Instrument DateJul 14, 2023
Instrument23-0543044
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1538 HIGHLAND AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1234

Mortgage

Document Number0000543045
DateAug 16, 2023
Instrument23-0543045
Lender
NameA&D MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number0000587978
DateSep 1, 2023
Instrument23-0587978
Lender
NameOCEAN VIEW LENDING INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressGLENDALE, CA 91208
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

March 2023: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Trustee
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMar 21, 2023
Property Address1538 HIGHLAND AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1234
Document Number0000180027
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 395
Instrument DateMar 15, 2023
Instrument23-0180027
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3402 GROMER TER, LA CRESCENTA, CA 91214-1131

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address1538 HIGHLAND AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1234
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1538 HIGHLAND AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1234

Mortgage

Document Number0001016102
DateAug 28, 2020
Instrument20-1016102
Lender
NameOWNING CORPORATION
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressORANGE, CA 92868
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Highland Ave was $20,447.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityGlendale City
Unified School DistrictGlendale Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,872,720 (+2%) Land $1,498,176 Building $374,544
2025$20,447.00$1,836,000 Land $1,468,800 Building $367,200
2023$18,605.00 (+773.47%)$1,675,000 (+952.64%) Land $1,100,000 Building $575,000
2022$2,130.00 Homeowner's exemption$159,123 Land $53,569 Building $105,554

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

FEMA maps place 1538 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 1538 Highland Ave is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 50% of the US · lower than 70% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 SystemGLENDALE-CITY, WATER DEPT.
serves 192,212 people · EPA ID CA1910043
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead5 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 619 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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