2038 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 2038 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,483 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.379 acres (16,504 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill$3,518 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5837-017-033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5837-017-033

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Units2 Units
Building Area1,483 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area16,504 sqft (0.379 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address2038 N MARENGO AVE
CityPASADENA
StateCA
Zip91103-1706
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodePSR6
Legal DescriptionSUB OF LANDS BELONGING TO J H PAINTER AN D B F BALL ALSO KNOWN AS PAINTER AND BAL L TRACT LOT COM AT NW COR OF POWELLS SUB TH N 50 FT WITH A UNIFORM DEPTH OF 330 FT E PART OF LOT BLK L
Legal SubdivisionJ H PAINTER & GB F BALL
Legal BlockL
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionPASADENA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract461502

Owner

2038 N Marengo Ave, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2009.

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

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address2040 N MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103-1706
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateDec 7, 2009
Transfer Doc0001888050
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateFeb 24, 2021
Property Address2038 N MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103-1706
Document Number0000304552
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 549
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2021
Instrument21-0304552
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address2040 N MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103-1706
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2038 N Marengo Ave was $3,518 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7% from the year before.

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$254,854 (+2%) Land $164,271 Building $90,583
2025$3,518.00 (+6.96%) Homeowner's exemption$249,857 Land $161,050 Building $88,807
2024$3,289.00 (+0.98%)
2023$3,257.00 (+3.33%) Homeowner's exemption$240,157 Land $154,798 Building $85,359
2022$3,152.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2038 N Marengo Ave 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

The area around 2038 N Marengo 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 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 845 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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