Los Angeles County property record for 1579 Tierra Alta Dr, Pasadena, CA 91104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,765 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,478 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,170,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $14,058 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5852-009-021 |
| Primary APN | 5852-009-021 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,765 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 8,478 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1579 TIERRA ALTA DR |
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| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91104-1717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR175 |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 875 LOT COM E ON N LINE OF LAYT ON ST 84.8 FT FROM SW COR OF LOT 7 BLK F TH N 10 0130 E 135 FT TH N 18 3116 E 25.28 FT TH N 85 3626 W 4.15 FT TH N 19 4705 E 62.57 FT TH N 80 1715 W 3.8 FT TO BEG PART OF LOT 7 BLK F |
| Legal Subdivision | 875 |
| Legal Tract | 875 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 461300 |
1579 Tierra Alta Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1579 TIERRA ALTA DR, PASADENA, CA 91104-1717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024189369 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000640695 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1579 TIERRA ALTA DR, PASADENA, CA 91104-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000189369 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 102&103 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24-0189369 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1579 TIERRA ALTA DR, PASADENA, CA 91104-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000189370 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24-0189370 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.37% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2034 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.3% |
| Max Rate | 11.3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1579 Tierra Alta Dr was $14,058.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Unified School District | Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,217,267 (+2%) Land $987,963 Building $229,304 | |
| 2025 | $14,058.00 | $1,193,400 Land $968,592 Building $224,808 |
| 2023 | $1,702.00 (+3.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $94,026 Land $23,300 Building $70,726 |
| 2022 | $1,651.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1579 Tierra Alta Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1579 Tierra Alta Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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.
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 |
| 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 835 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: ConnectTo, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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