481 Wapello St, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 481 Wapello St, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,110 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.175 acres (7,630 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,300,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,521 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5841-002-017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5841-002-017`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,110 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,630 sqft (0.175 acres)
Lot Dimensions	152 ft deep x 49 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	481 WAPELLO ST
City	ALTADENA
State	CA
Zip	91001-1609
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR175
Legal Description	TRACT # 6817 LOT 24
Legal Subdivision	6817
Legal Tract	6817
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	460200

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 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 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	481 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1609
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HILLHURST MORTGAGE
Mar 12, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 27, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM MUFG UNION BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021408435
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 26, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0001462005
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	481 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1609
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 15, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	481 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1609

Mortgage

Document Number	0001811097
Date	Dec 7, 2021
Instrument	21-1811097

Lender

Name	HILLHURST MORTGAGE
Address	LOS ANGELES, CA 90027

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

March 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 12, 2021
Property Address	481 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1609
Document Number	0000408435
Map Reference	MB 79 PG 87
Instrument Date	Feb 4, 2021
Instrument	21-0408435
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	CLEARMARK TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	481 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1609

Mortgage

Document Number	0000408436
Date	Mar 12, 2021
Instrument	21-0408436

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number	0000408437
Date	Mar 12, 2021
Instrument	21-0408437

Lender

Name	ALASKA USA FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	ANCHORAGE, AK 99519

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 11, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2017
Property Address	481 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1609
Document Number	0000845125
Map Reference	MB79 PG87
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2017
Instrument	17-0845125
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	EQUITY TITLE LOS ANGELES

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	481 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1609

Mortgage

Document Number	0000845126
Date	Jul 27, 2017
Instrument	17-0845126

Lender

Name	MUFG UNION BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.5%
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2027
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	5.5%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	9.5%

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		$582,231 (+2%) Land $582,231
2025	$6,521.00 (-59.01%) Homeowner's exemption	$570,815 (-58.44%) Land $570,815
2023	$15,908.00 (+5.18%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,373,419 Land $844,076 Building $529,343
2022	$15,124.00

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

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

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

Wildfire Risk	High above 72% of the US · above 48% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.3% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect 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	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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