Los Angeles County property record for 242 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 8 ba · 4,988 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,778 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $12,953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5720-027-009 |
| Primary APN | 5720-027-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,988 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,778 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 242 E CALIFORNIA BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91106-3673 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR1 |
| Legal Description | LOS ROSALES TRACT LOT COM E 10 FT FROM N W COR OF LOT 7 TH E 55 FT TH S 115 FT TH E 55 FT TH S 60 FT TH W 110 FT TH N 175 FT TO BEG PART OF LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS ROSALES TRACT |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 464000 |
242 E California Blvd, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2000.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 VIA DI ROMA WALK, LONG BEACH, CA 90803-4154 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20001011470 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 9, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002159582 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 242 E CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91106-3673 |
| Document Number | 0000259578 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 185 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0259578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 VIA DI ROMA WALK, LONG BEACH, CA 90803-4154 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 E California Blvd was $12,953, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Pasadena City |
| Unified School District | Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $987,641 (+2%) Land $423,274 Building $564,367 | |
| 2025 | $12,953.00 (+5.1%) | $968,276 Land $414,975 Building $553,301 |
| 2024 | $12,325.00 (+0.85%) | |
| 2023 | $12,221.00 (+3.34%) | $930,678 Land $398,862 Building $531,816 |
| 2022 | $11,826.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 242 E California Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 242 E California Blvd 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 |
| 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 703 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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