Los Angeles County property record for 278 S Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,426 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,611 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,827 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5330-021-003 |
| Primary APN | 5330-021-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,426 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,611 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 278 S ALLEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91106-3501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR6 |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 8071 LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | 8071 |
| Legal Tract | 8071 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 463400 |
278 S Allen Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2018.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 S ALLEN AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MR COOPER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000740191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 278 S ALLEN AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 278 S ALLEN AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3501 |
| Document Number | 0001292723 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-1292723 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 278 S ALLEN AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3501 |
| Document Number | 0000740191 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 740191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE365/RECORDING DEPT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 278 S ALLEN AVE PASADENA CA 911063501, PASADENA, CA 91106-3501 |
| Document Number | 740192 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 740192 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 S Allen Ave was $2,827 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $204,388 (+2%) Land $46,387 Building $158,001 | |
| 2025 | $2,827.00 Homeowner's exemption | $200,381 Land $45,478 Building $154,903 |
| 2023 | $2,579.00 (+3.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,602 Land $43,713 Building $148,889 |
| 2022 | $2,496.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 278 S Allen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 278 S Allen 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 |
| 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 747 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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