Los Angeles County property record for 2157 Marengo Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,323 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (4,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $304,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,283 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5837-014-021 |
| Primary APN | 5837-014-021 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,323 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,996 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2157 MARENGO AVE |
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| City | ALTADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91001-2926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR2* |
| Legal Description | LARRABEE TRACT LOT COM E ON S LINE OF L OT 14, 81.3 FT FROM SW COR OF SD LOT TH E ON SD S LINE 118.7 FT TH N ON W LINE O F MARENGO AVE 45 FT TH W 108.7 FT TH S 3 1 FT TH SW TO A PT N 8 FT FROM BEG TH S 8 FT TO BEG PART OF LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LARRABEE TRACT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,81 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 461100 |
2157 Marengo Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2157 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20111570893 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001153559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2157 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2926 |
| Document Number | 0001153559 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 60 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1153559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2157 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2926 |
| Document Number | 0001153560 |
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| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1153560 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2157 Marengo Ave was $6,283.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Unified School District | Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $501,056 (+2%) Land $365,699 Building $135,357 | |
| 2025 | $6,283.00 | $491,247 Land $358,536 Building $132,711 |
| 2023 | $5,921.00 (+3.5%) | $472,172 Land $344,614 Building $127,558 |
| 2022 | $5,721.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2157 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.
The area around 2157 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 |
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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 | 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 |
| 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 519 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 · 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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