Los Angeles County property record for 1538 Hillcrest Ave, Glendale, CA 91202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,573 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,128 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $20,665 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5629-027-007 |
| Primary APN | 5629-027-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,573 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,128 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1538 HILLCREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLENDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91202-1238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GLR1* |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 5777 LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | 5777 |
| Legal Tract | 5777 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 301300 |
1538 Hillcrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 HILLCREST AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121472975 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001011873 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 1538 HILLCREST AVE, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1238 |
| Document Number | 0000863164 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1538 HILLCREST AVE GLENDALE CA 912021238, GLENDALE, CA 91202-1238 |
| Document Number | 0000863164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 863164 |
| Name | PATEL R & I L/TR (LT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2280 OHIO AVE, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755-3900 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Hillcrest Ave was $20,665.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Glendale City |
| Unified School District | Glendale Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,894,696 (+2%) Land $1,130,444 Building $764,252 | |
| 2025 | $20,665.00 | $1,857,551 Land $1,108,279 Building $749,272 |
| 2023 | $19,750.00 (+1.76%) | $1,785,423 Land $1,065,245 Building $720,178 |
| 2022 | $19,408.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1538 Hillcrest 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 1538 Hillcrest Ave is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GLENDALE-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 192,212 people · EPA ID CA1910043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 619 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 · 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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