1557 E Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1557 E Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,406 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	0.328 acres (14,278 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,600,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$18,112 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5846-021-044`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5846-021-044`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,406 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	14,278 sqft (0.328 acres)
Lot Dimensions	230 ft deep x 64 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1557 E MENDOCINO ST
City	ALTADENA
State	CA
Zip	91001-2630
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR17500*
Legal Description	LAND DESC IN DOC 0004377, 76-4-13 TR=2945*POR OF LOT 29
Legal Subdivision	2945
Legal Tract	2945
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	460101

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	1557 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2630
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 9, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 9, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 9, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20201421298
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 19, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0002046534
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Nov 9, 2020
Property Address	1557 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2630
Document Number	0001421298
Map Reference	MB 32 PG 19
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2020
Instrument	20-1421298
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST 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	Joint Tenants
Address	1557 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2630

Mortgage

Document Number	0001421299
Date	Nov 9, 2020
Instrument	20-1421299

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$1,629,064 (+2%) Land $1,197,971 Building $431,093
2025	$18,112.00 (-6.37%)	$1,597,123 (-4.06%) Land $1,174,482 Building $422,641
2023	$19,345.00 (+3.6%)	$1,664,639 Land $1,254,306 Building $410,333
2022	$18,673.00

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	Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 69% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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	RUBIO CANON LAND & WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 6,646 people · EPA ID CA1910140
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Sep 2022
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 452 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	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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