Los Angeles County property record for 1738 el Sereno Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,121 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,967 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5836-023-012 |
| Primary APN | 5836-023-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,121 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1738 EL SERENO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91103-1606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR1 |
| Legal Description | JOHN ALLIN TRACT N 47.5 FT OF S 95 FT OF E 150 FT OF W 155 FT OF LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN ALLIN TRACT |
| Legal Tract | N |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 460900 |
1738 el Sereno Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2022 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1738 EL SERENO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103-1606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997873673 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000757418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1738 EL SERENO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103-1606 |
| Document Number | 0000757418 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0757418 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1738 EL SERENO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103-1606 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 1738 EL SERENO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103-1606 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1738 EL SERENO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103-1606 |
| Document Number | 0000310803 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0310803 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.49% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2% |
| Max Rate At Change | 4.49% |
| Index | Prime Rate |
| Max Rate | 8.49% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1738 el Sereno Ave was $2,967 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Pasadena City |
| Unified School District | Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $224,241 (+2%) Land $134,547 Building $89,694 | |
| 2025 | $2,967.00 Homeowner's exemption | $219,845 Land $131,909 Building $87,936 |
| 2023 | $2,746.00 (+3.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $211,310 Land $126,788 Building $84,522 |
| 2022 | $2,657.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1738 el Sereno Ave 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.
The area around 1738 el Sereno Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
| 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 813 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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