1540 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1540 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 916 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$350,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,152 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5850-018-009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5850-018-009`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	916 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions	75 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1540 N HILL AVE
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91104-2618
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PSR1
Legal Description	TRACT # 5204 W 75 FT OF LOT 8
Legal Subdivision	5204
Legal Tract	5204
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	461400

Owner

1540 N Hill Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1540 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2618
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 GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC
Jul 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIORITY FINANCIAL NETWORK
May 1, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BM R/E SVCS
Feb 15, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Jul 14, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 25, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017787244
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1540 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2618
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	CALIFORNIA COAST TITLE COMPANY, CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE CO INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1764 NEW YORK DR, ALTADENA, CA 91001-3329

Mortgage

Document Number	0001236503
Date	Aug 12, 2021
Instrument	21-1236503

Lender

Name	GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

Agreement

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

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1540 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2618
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000830558
Date	Jul 24, 2020
Instrument	20-0830558

Lender

Name	PRIORITY FINANCIAL NETWORK
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CALABASAS, CA 91302

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1540 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2618
Document Number	0000501135
Instrument Date	May 1, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 13, 2020
Title Company	WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE, WESTERN RSRCS TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1764 NEW YORK DR ALTADENA CA 910013329, ALTADENA, CA 91001-3329

Mortgage

Document Number	0000501135
Date	May 7, 2020
Instrument	501135

Lender

Name	BM R/E SVCS
Address	CALABASAS, CA 91302

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 6, 2050

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1540 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2618
Document Number	0000194999
Instrument Date	Feb 15, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2018
Title Company	TICOR TITLE COMPANY/CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1540 N HILL AVE PASADENA CA 911042618, PASADENA, CA 91104-2618

Mortgage

Document Number	0000194999
Date	Feb 28, 2018
Instrument	194999

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 27, 2048

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2017
Property Address	1540 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2618
Document Number	0000787244
Instrument Date	Dec 2, 2016
Instrument	787244
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2017
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$385.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1540 N HILL AVE PASADENA CA 911042618, PASADENA, CA 91104-2618

Mortgage

Document Number	787245
Date	Jul 14, 2017
Instrument	787245

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 13, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 N Hill Ave was $6,152 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
Municipality	Pasadena City
Unified School District	Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$522,258 (+2%) Land $406,202 Building $116,056
2025	$6,152.00 Homeowner's exemption	$512,019 Land $398,238 Building $113,781
2023	$5,765.00 (+3.58%) Homeowner's exemption	$492,138 Land $382,775 Building $109,363
2022	$5,566.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1540 N Hill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 1540 N Hill Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% 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
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 681 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Starry, Verizon.

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