3138 Marengo Ave, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 3138 Marengo Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,644 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size	0.163 acres (7,113 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$812,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$5,287 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5841-010-009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5841-010-009`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,644 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1924
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Architectural Style	Tudor
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,113 sqft (0.163 acres)
Lot Dimensions	146 ft deep x 49 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3138 MARENGO AVE
City	ALTADENA
State	CA
Zip	91001-4402
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR175
Legal Description	THE PUNAHOU TRACT SW 50 FT OF NE 100 FT MEASURED ON NW AND SE LINES OF LOTS 7 AND LOT 8
Legal Subdivision	PUNAHOU TRACT
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	7,8
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	460200

Owner

3138 Marengo Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of October 15, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1416 BRADBURY RD, SAN MARINO, CA 91108-2725
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 8, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage US SMALL BUSN ADMN
Jul 6, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 2, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jan 24, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANNER BANK
Dec 21, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 28, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20181296532
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 6, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0001174337
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Oct 8, 2026
Property Address	3138 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4402
Document Number	0000755868
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2026
Instrument	2026755868
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1416 BRADBURY RD, SAN MARINO, CA 91108-2725

Mortgage

Document Number	0000755868,
Date	Oct 8, 2026
Instrument	2026755868

Lender

Name	US SMALL BUSN ADMN

Agreement

Type	SBA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 17, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	3138 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4402
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3138 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4402

Mortgage

Document Number	0001043002
Date	Jul 6, 2021
Instrument	21-1043002

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	3138 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4402
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001317284
Date	Dec 2, 2019
Instrument	19-1317284

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	3138 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4402
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000068791
Date	Jan 24, 2019
Instrument	19-0068791

Lender

Name	BANNER BANK
Type	Bank
Address	MONROVIA, CA 91016

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 21, 2018
Property Address	3138 MARENGO AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-4402
Document Number	0001296532
Map Reference	MB 8 PG 23
Instrument Date	Nov 16, 2018
Instrument	18-1296532
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV 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	Joint Tenants
Address	4920 MERIDIAN ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042-1623

Mortgage

Document Number	0001296533
Date	Dec 21, 2018
Instrument	18-1296533

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3138 Marengo Ave was $5,287.

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		$461,797 (+2%) Land $461,797
2025	$5,287.00	$452,743 Land $452,743
2023	$10,330.00 (+3.58%)	$870,626 Land $669,482 Building $201,144
2022	$9,973.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3138 Marengo 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 Claims	1 (1978)
Most Recent Claim	Feb 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 3138 Marengo Ave is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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