1538 Valencia Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1538 Valencia Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,019 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size	0.161 acres (6,995 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$475,000 (Jul 2009)
Tax Bill	$6,765 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5853-008-013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5853-008-013`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,019 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1936
Effective Year Built	Effective 1936
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,995 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1538 VALENCIA AVE
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91104-2031
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR175
Legal Description	TRACT # 6433 LOT 49
Legal Subdivision	6433
Legal Tract	6433
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	49
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	461300

Owner

1538 Valencia Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2009.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1538 VALENCIA AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2031
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Apr 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALTERRA HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 2, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20091166198
Prior Transfer Date	May 16, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc	0000891862
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1538 VALENCIA AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2031
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1538 VALENCIA AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2031

Mortgage

Document Number	0001238204
Date	Aug 12, 2021
Instrument	21-1238204

Lender

Name	CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28273

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1538 VALENCIA AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2031
Document Number	0000439752
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 12, 2020
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1538 VALENCIA AVE PASADENA CA 911042031, PASADENA, CA 91104-2031

Mortgage

Document Number	0000439752
Date	Apr 21, 2020
Instrument	439752

Lender

Name	ALTERRA HM LNS
Address	LAS VEGAS, NV 89145

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	384 Months
Due	Apr 20, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Valencia Ave was $6,765 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$562,850 (+2%) Land $450,285 Building $112,565
2025	$6,765.00 Homeowner's exemption	$551,814 Land $441,456 Building $110,358
2023	$7,091.00 (+3.56%) Homeowner's exemption	$589,319 Land $471,460 Building $117,859
2022	$6,847.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1538 Valencia 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
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
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

Wildfire risk around 1538 Valencia Ave is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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
Also Mapped Here	FOOTHILL MUNICIPAL WATER DIST.
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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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