281 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 281 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	30 bd · 29 ba · 23,768 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.321 acres (13,988 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$7,900,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$97,556 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Mortgage Apr 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5734-010-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5734-010-006`

Interior

Bedrooms	30 Beds
Full Baths	29 Baths
Units	21 Units
Building Area	23,768 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	13,988 sqft (0.321 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	281 S MADISON AVE
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91101-2880
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	PSR4
Legal Description	H H VISSCHERS SUB N 70 FT OF S 105 FT OF LOT 25
Legal Subdivision	H H VISSCHERS SUB
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	463601

Owner

281 S Madison Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since April 2023.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 31, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	2013 MILAN AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-4636
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 28, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Unknown JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Apr 14, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023240691
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 10, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0001783782
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2023
Property Address	281 S MADISON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-2880
Document Number	0000913217
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 32
Instrument Date	Dec 20, 2023
Instrument	23-0913217
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 5, 2024
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

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 Revocable Trust
Address	2013 MILAN AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-4636

Mortgage

Document Number	0000913218
Date	Dec 28, 2023
Instrument	23-0913218

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Unknown
Amount	Amount on Record

April 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 14, 2023
Property Address	281 S MADISON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-2880
Document Number	0000240691
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 32
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2023
Instrument	23-0240691
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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	Family Revocable Trust
Address	2013 MILAN AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-4636

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 S Madison Ave was $97,556, up 4.7% 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
Municipality	Pasadena City
Unified School District	Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$8,383,543 (+2%) Land $5,836,644 Building $2,546,899
2025	$97,556.00 (+4.66%)	$8,219,160 Land $5,722,200 Building $2,496,960
2024	$93,215.00 (+531.84%)
2023	$14,753.00 (+2.92%)	$885,095 Land $83,864 Building $801,231
2022	$14,335.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 281 S Madison Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 281 S Madison 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
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 370 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, Verizon.

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