2136 Marengo Ave, Apt A, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 2136 Marengo Ave, Apt A, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.112 acres (4,894 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on File
Last Sale	$185,000 (Jul 2001)
Tax Bill	$4,343 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Transfer Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5837-015-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5837-015-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Units	2 Units
Building Area	1,120 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	4,894 sqft (0.112 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2136 MARENGO AVE, A
City	ALTADENA
State	CA
Zip	91001-2983
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	LCR2*
Legal Description	SUB OF LANDS BELONGING TO J H PAINTER AND B F BALL ALSO KNOWN AS PAINTER AND BALL TR LOT COM S 0 09' W 252.9 FT ANDE 74.89 FT FROM MOST N COR OF BLK L TH ESEE ASSESSOR MAPBOOK FOR MISSING PORTIONTH NE THEREON TO BEG PART OF BLK L
Legal Subdivision	PAINTER & BALL TR
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

2136 Marengo Ave, Apt A is owned by a company that bought it in July 2001 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address	2136 MARENGO AVE, A, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2983
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 12, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PASADENA SERVICE FCU
Apr 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PASADENA SERVICE FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 11, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 11, 2001 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 17, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20011205722
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 25, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc	0000175081
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2023
Property Address	2136 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2982
Document Number	0000457403
Map Reference	MB 4 PG 549
Instrument Date	May 5, 2023
Instrument	23-0457403
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	2136 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2982

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	2136 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2982
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 8, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMER TTL CO GLENDALE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2136 MARENGO AVE A, A, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2983

Mortgage

Document Number	0000167801
Date	Jan 29, 2021
Instrument	21-0167801

Lender

Name	PASADENA SERVICE FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	PASADENA, CA 91107

Agreement

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

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	2136 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2982
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO LA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000475394
Date	Apr 28, 2017
Instrument	17-0475394

Lender

Name	PASADENA SERVICE FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	PASADENA, CA 91107

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2136 Marengo Ave, Apt A was $4,343, up 8.5% from the year before.

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		$286,276 (+2%) Land $159,714 Building $126,562
2025	$4,343.00 (+8.49%)	$280,664 Land $156,583 Building $124,081
2024	$4,003.00 (+5.51%)
2023	$3,794.00 (+3.38%)	$269,767 (+2%) Land $150,503 Building $119,264
2022	$3,670.00	$264,478 Land $147,552 Building $116,926

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2136 Marengo Ave, Apt A 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 2136 Marengo Ave, Apt A 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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