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1638 University Dr, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1638 University Dr, Pasadena, CA 91104

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.099 acres (4,290 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,978,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill$1,906 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2019 Sale
Jul 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5851-006-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5851-006-005
Alternative APN
  • 5851-006-018

Exterior

Lot Area4,290 sqft (0.099 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number5851006005
Street Address1638 UNIVERSITY DR
CityPASADENA
StateCA
Zip91104-1543
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodePSR1
Legal DescriptionTR=2322 N 25 FT OF W 90 FT AND S 21 FT OF W 96 FT (EX OF ST) OF LOT 12
Legal Subdivision2322
Legal Tract2322
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionPASADENA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract461400

Owner

1638 University Dr, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2019.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2 EDUCATION CIR, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1970
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 21, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Jul 5, 2019Correction Deed
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 21, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 21, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2019252472
Prior Transfer DateMar 18, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000647374
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMar 21, 2019
Property Address1638 UNIVERSITY DR, PASADENA, CA 91104-1543
Document Number0000252472
Instrument DateMar 18, 2019
Instrument252472
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 27, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,175.80
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2 EDUCATION CIR CAMBRIDGE MA 021411970, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1970
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

July 2019: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJul 5, 2019
Property Address1638 UNIVERSITY DR, PASADENA, CA 91104-1543
Document Number0000647374
Instrument DateMar 18, 2019
Instrument647374
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,175.80
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2 EDUCATION CIR CAMBRIDGE MA 021411970, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1970
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1638 University Dr was $1,906.

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityPasadena City
Unified School DistrictPasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$155,424 (+2%) Land $155,424
2025$1,906.00$152,377 Land $152,377
2023$1,697.00 (+2.11%)$146,461 Land $146,461
2022$1,662.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1638 University Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1638 University 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemPASADENA WATER AND POWER
serves 165,448 people · EPA ID CA1910124
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMar 2023
Also Mapped HereFOOTHILL MUNICIPAL WATER DIST.
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 843 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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