Los Angeles County property record for 1581 E Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,604 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,817 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,493 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5846-021-043 |
| Primary APN | 5846-021-043 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,604 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,817 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1581 E MENDOCINO ST |
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| City | ALTADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91001-2630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR175 |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 2945 LOT COM AT SE COR OF LOT 29 TH W 78 FT WITH A UNIFORM DEPTH OF 113.59 FT N 12 1935 W PART 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 |
1581 E Mendocino St is owned by a company that acquired it in December 1997 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1581 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013879 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 1581 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2630 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15801 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001 |
| Document Number | 0000151810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24-0151810 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 26, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1581 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2630 |
| Document Number | 0000975142 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0975142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1581 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2630 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1581 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2630 |
| Document Number | 0000975143 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0975143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1581 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2630 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1581 E Mendocino St was $1,493 with a homeowner's exemption, down 13.2% from the year before.
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 | $98,514 (+2%) Land $41,014 Building $57,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,493.00 (-13.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,583 Land $40,210 Building $56,373 |
| 2024 | $1,721.00 (+1.18%) | |
| 2023 | $1,701.00 (+3.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,670 Land $42,938 Building $54,732 |
| 2022 | $1,649.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1581 E Mendocino St 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 risk around 1581 E Mendocino St is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of 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.
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 |
| 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 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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