485 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 485 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 5 ba · 4,628 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.353 acres (15,387 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$3,575,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$43,469 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2022 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5714-007-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5714-007-005

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,628 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleConventional
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area15,387 sqft (0.353 acres)
Lot Dimensions181 ft deep x 85 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address485 PALMETTO DR
CityPASADENA
StateCA
Zip91105-1606
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePSR4
Legal DescriptionLOCKE HAVEN E 85 FT OF LOT 13
Legal SubdivisionLOCKE HAVEN
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionPASADENA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract463700

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address485 PALMETTO DR, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Jun 30, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Sep 24, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Nov 7, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM
EAST WEST BANK
Mar 9, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BANK OF NAT'L TR & SVGS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20211460742
Prior Transfer DateSep 15, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0002452301
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address485 PALMETTO DR, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2025
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address485 PALMETTO DR, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0001460745
DateSep 24, 2021
Instrument21-1460745
Lender
NameUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90007
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address485 PALMETTO DR, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2022
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address485 PALMETTO DR, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0000683003
DateJun 30, 2022
Instrument22-0683003
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2052

September 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateSep 24, 2021
Property Address485 PALMETTO DR, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606
Document Number0001460742
Map ReferenceMB 12 PG 19
Instrument DateAug 18, 2021
Instrument21-1460742
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address485 PALMETTO DR, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0001460743
DateSep 24, 2021
Instrument21-1460743
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number0001460744
DateSep 24, 2021
Instrument21-1460744
Lender
NameUNIVERSITY OF SOTHERN CALIFORNIA
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90007
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateNov 7, 2018
Property Address485 PALMETTO DR, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606
Document Number0001126702
Map ReferenceMB 12 PG 19
Instrument DateOct 4, 2018
Instrument18-1126702
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address485 PALMETTO DR, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0001126703
DateNov 7, 2018
Instrument18-1126703
Lender
NameEAST WEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.12%
Type Change DateDec 1, 2023
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.25%
Max Rate At Change7.12%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate11.1%

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address485 PALMETTO DR, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606
Document Number0000244285
Instrument DateMar 9, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2018
Title CompanyTITLE CONNECT LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address485 PALMETTO DR PASADENA CA 911051606, PASADENA, CA 91105-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0000244285
DateMar 14, 2018
Instrument244285
Lender
NameBANK OF NAT'L TR & SVGS
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 13, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalityPasadena City
Unified School DistrictPasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$3,869,692 (+2%) Land $2,258,601 Building $1,611,091
2025$43,469.00 (+5.52%) Homeowner's exemption$3,793,816 (+4.04%) Land $2,214,315 Building $1,579,501
2023$41,194.00 (+3.64%) Homeowner's exemption$3,646,500 Land $2,128,332 Building $1,518,168
2022$39,747.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1979–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 5
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2023 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 2 claims

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 RiskNot 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 SystemPASADENA WATER AND POWER
serves 165,448 people · EPA ID CA1910124
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMar 2023
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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