1981 el Sereno Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 1981 el Sereno Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.029 acres (1,278 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$550,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill$203 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5836-013-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5836-013-018

Exterior

Lot Area1,278 sqft (0.029 acres)
Lot Dimensions64 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1981 EL SERENO AVE
CityPASADENA
StateCA
Zip91103-1611
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodePSR1
Legal DescriptionWOODWORTH AND PLATTS SUB W 20 FT OF S 1 5 FT OF LOT 14 AND N 49 FT OF W 20 FT OF LOT 15
Legal SubdivisionWOODWORTH & PLATTS SUBDIVISION
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number14,15
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionPASADENA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract460900

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1971 EL SERENO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103-1611
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 26, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201793985
Prior Transfer DateJun 13, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0001175111
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateJan 24, 2017
Property Address1981 EL SERENO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103-1611
Document Number0000093985
Instrument DateJan 18, 2017
Instrument93985
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$605.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1971 EL SERENO AVE PASADENA CA 911031611, PASADENA, CA 91103-1611

Mortgage

Document Number93986
DateJan 24, 2017
Instrument93986
Lender
NameWINPRIME LENDING
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90005
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 23, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$2,955 (+1.97%) Land $2,955
2025$203.00 (+93.33%)$2,898 (+3.98%) Land $2,898
2023$105.00 (+5%)$2,787 Land $2,787
2022$100.00

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

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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 813 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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