2838 Marengo Ave, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 2838 Marengo Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.171 acres (7,429 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$170,000 (Jun 2001)
Tax Bill	$1,751 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Mortgage Jan 2017 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5841-021-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5841-021-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,102 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,429 sqft (0.171 acres)
Lot Dimensions	152 ft deep x 49 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Wall Unit
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2838 MARENGO AVE
City	ALTADENA
State	CA
Zip	91001-4867
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR175
Legal Description	ARNOLD AND TERRELLS SUB OF LOT 1 OF JEWE TTS SUB RANCHO SAN PASQUAL LOT COM N 30 50 E 125 FT FROM NW COR OF LOT 1 MCNALL Y TRACT TH N 30 50 E 50 FT WITH A UNIFO RM DEPTH OF 152.2 FT S 68 54 E PART OF LOT A
Legal Subdivision	ARNOLD & TERRELLS SUB
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5002
Census Tract	460200

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	423 WALDO AVE, 102, PASADENA, CA 91101-3925
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jan 5, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jan 4, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPECT MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 8, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 8, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2001994176
Last Transfer Date	Dec 27, 2016
Transfer Doc	0000013643
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	2838 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4867
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2850 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4867

Mortgage

Document Number	0001107281
Date	Sep 15, 2020
Instrument	20-1107281

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ISELIN, NJ 08830

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2017
Property Address	2838 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4867
Document Number	0000013643
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2016
Instrument	13643
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	2850 MARENGO AVE ALTADENA CA 910014867, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4867

January 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 4, 2017
Property Address	2838 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4867
Document Number	0000006564
Map Reference	MR59 PG57
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2016
Instrument	17-0006564
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	2850 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4867

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006565
Date	Jan 4, 2017
Instrument	17-0006565

Lender

Name	PROSPECT MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$135,865 (+2%) Land $135,865
2025	$1,751.00 (-47.73%)	$133,201 (-45.9%) Land $133,201
2023	$3,350.00 (+3.4%)	$246,197 Land $196,967 Building $49,230
2022	$3,240.00

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

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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	LAS FLORES WATER CO. private · serves 2,211 people · EPA ID CA1910061
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 715 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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