Los Angeles County property record for 197 Rancho Rd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 6,560 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.876 acres (38,165 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $685,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $19,230 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5767-033-024 |
| Primary APN | 5767-033-024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,560 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 38,165 sqft (0.876 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 236 ft deep x 160 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 197 RANCHO RD |
|---|---|
| City | SIERRA MADRE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91024-2134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRR115 |
| Legal Description | SIERRA MADRE TRACT 0.87 AC COM ON W LINE OF RANCHO RD N 475.38 FT FROM N LINE OF ORANGE GROVE AVE TH N 160 FT WITH A UNI FORM DEPTH OF 235.54 FT W PART OF LOTS 8 AND LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA MADRE TRACT |
| Legal Tract | .87 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 430502 |
197 Rancho Rd is held in a trust since May 1997.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 RANCHO RD, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024-2134 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF THE WEST |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF THE WEST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997710933 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001439753 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 197 RANCHO RD, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024-2134 |
| Document Number | 0000089400 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 197 RANCHO RD SIERRA MADRE CA 910242134, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024-2134 |
| Document Number | 0000089400 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 89400 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68154 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 22, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 197 RANCHO RD, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024-2134 |
| Document Number | 0000231766 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 197 RANCHO RD SIERRA MADRE CA 910242134, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024-2134 |
| Document Number | 0000231766 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 231766 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 13505 CALIFORNIA ST NE-BBP-LL-, OMAHA, NE 68154 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Rancho Rd was $19,230.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Sierra Madre City |
| Unified School District | Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,668,244 (+2%) Land $1,162,888 Building $505,356 | |
| 2025 | $19,230.00 | $1,635,548 Land $1,140,087 Building $495,461 |
| 2023 | $18,602.00 (+3.54%) | $1,572,040 Land $1,095,817 Building $476,223 |
| 2022 | $17,966.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 197 Rancho Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
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 197 Rancho Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | SIERRA MADRE-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 11,000 people · EPA ID CA1910148 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL. |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 542 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 4,000 / 4,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Giggle Fiber.
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