2120 Marengo Ave, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 2120 Marengo Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.185 acres (8,040 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$659,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill	$9,289 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5837-015-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5837-015-007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,202 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 1917
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	8,040 sqft (0.185 acres)
Lot Dimensions	162 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2120 MARENGO AVE
City	ALTADENA
State	CA
Zip	91001-2927
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR2*
Legal Description	SUB OF LANDS BELONGING TO J H PAINTER AN D B F BALL ALSO KNOWN AS PAINTER AND BAL L TR LOT COM S 0 09 W 352.9 FT AND E 43.9 FT FROM MOST N COR OF BLK L, TH E 1 56.10 FT TH S 0 09 W 50 FT TH W TO SE 51.23 FT TO BEG PART OF BLK L
Legal Subdivision	THE PAINTER & BELL TRACT
Legal Block	L
Legal Lot Number	C
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	461100

Owner

2120 Marengo Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of September 17, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2120 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2927
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Sep 18, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC
Mar 1, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 1, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017237957
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 3, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0001646135
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	2120 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2927
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 22, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17425 LOS ALIMOS ST, GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344-4750

Mortgage

Document Number	0000581246
Date	Apr 13, 2021
Instrument	21-0581246

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

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

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	2120 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2927
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000975155
Date	Sep 18, 2019
Instrument	19-0975155

Lender

Name	NEWREZ LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2049

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2017
Property Address	2120 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2927
Document Number	0000237957
Map Reference	MR4 PG549
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2016
Instrument	17-0237957
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE IRVINE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	2120 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2927

Mortgage

Document Number	0000237958
Date	Mar 1, 2017
Instrument	17-0237958

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2120 Marengo Ave was $9,289.

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		$780,115 (+2%) Land $624,094 Building $156,021
2025	$9,289.00	$764,819 Land $611,857 Building $152,962
2023	$8,872.00 (+3.54%)	$735,122 Land $588,099 Building $147,023
2022	$8,569.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2120 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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 2120 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 Risk	Not 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 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 845 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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