1688 E Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1688 E Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 5 ba · 3,310 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.224 acres (9,766 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,900,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill	$12,511 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5846-022-050`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5846-022-050`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,310 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	9,766 sqft (0.224 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1688 E MENDOCINO ST
City	ALTADENA
State	CA
Zip	91001-2740
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR175
Legal Description	TRACT # 13666 LOT 100
Legal Subdivision	13666
Legal Tract	13666
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	100
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	461200

Owner

1688 E Mendocino St is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1865 DEVON RD, PASADENA, CA 91103-1110
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 7, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC
Oct 25, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE
Jun 27, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LONE OAK FUND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20181082694
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 21, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0001527389
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 7, 2021
Property Address	1688 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2740
Document Number	0000736645
Map Reference	MB 275 PG 29&30
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	21-0736645
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1688 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2740

Mortgage

Document Number	0000736646
Date	May 7, 2021
Instrument	21-0736646

Lender

Name	PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

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

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.95%
Type Change Date	Jun 1, 2028
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	3.95%
Max Rate At Change	5.95%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	9.95%

October 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Oct 25, 2018
Property Address	1688 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2740
Document Number	0001082694
Instrument Date	Oct 18, 2018
Instrument	1082694
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2018
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,090.00
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	1688 E MENDOCINO ST ALTADENA CA 910012740, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2740

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	1688 E MENDOCINO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2740
Document Number	0000748213
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Partnership
Address	3579 E FOOTHILL BLVD #207 PASADENA CA 911073119, 207, PASADENA, CA 91107-3119

Mortgage

Document Number	0000748213
Date	Jul 6, 2017
Instrument	748213

Lender

Name	LONE OAK FUND
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	LOS ANGELES, CA 90049

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1688 E Mendocino St was $12,511.

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		$1,124,173 (+2%) Land $1,124,173
2025	$12,511.00	$1,102,131 Land $1,102,131
2023	$23,493.00 (+3.62%)	$2,037,181 Land $1,629,746 Building $407,435
2022	$22,673.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1688 E Mendocino St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims 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
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1980–1981)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 1981 · 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

Wildfire risk around 1688 E Mendocino St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% 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
Also Mapped Here	FOOTHILL MUNICIPAL WATER DIST.
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 471 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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