3285 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 3285 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.153 acres (6,671 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$776,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$5,151 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Transfer Oct 2019 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5842-023-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5842-023-020`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,794 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	6,671 sqft (0.153 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3285 LAKE AVE
City	ALTADENA
State	CA
Zip	91001-1425
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR175
Legal Description	LICENSED SURVEYORS MAP AS PER BK 23 PG 35 OF LS LOT 20
Legal Subdivision	LS23-35
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	460200

Owner

3285 Lake Ave is held in a trust since December 2017.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	236 MELROSE AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2141
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

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
Nov 1, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 17, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Oct 3, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Dec 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Dec 6, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20171407888
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 21, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000957394
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Nov 1, 2022
Property Address	3285 LAKE AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1425
Document Number	0001034160
Map Reference	MB 23 PG 35
Instrument Date	Oct 21, 2022
Instrument	22-1034160
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

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	Living Trust
Address	3285 LAKE AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1425

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	3285 LAKE AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1425
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	EQUITY TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001106457
Date	Oct 17, 2019
Instrument	19-1106457

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

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

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	3285 LAKE AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1425
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	AMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001131994
Date	Oct 3, 2017
Instrument	17-1131994

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 22, 2047

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	3285 LAKE AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1425
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3285 LAKE AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1425

Mortgage

Document Number	0001747628
Date	Dec 29, 2020
Instrument	20-1747628

Lender

Name	BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	TUSTIN, CA 92780

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2017
Property Address	3285 LAKE AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1425
Document Number	0001407888
Map Reference	RS23 PG35
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2017
Instrument	17-1407888
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

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	3285 LAKE AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1425

Mortgage

Document Number	0001407889
Date	Dec 6, 2017
Instrument	17-1407889

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3285 Lake Ave was $5,151.

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		$437,086 (+2%) Land $437,086
2025	$5,151.00	$428,516 Land $428,516
2023	$10,007.00 (+3.59%)	$848,666 Land $633,657 Building $215,009
2022	$9,660.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3285 Lake 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 3285 Lake Ave is very high, ranking above 92% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Very High above 92% of the US · above 75% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	1% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.

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 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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