Los Angeles County property record for 488 Athens St, Altadena, CA 91001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4 ba · 2,406 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,269 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $419 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5841-008-020 |
| Primary APN | 5841-008-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,406 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 8,269 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 488 ATHENS ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALTADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91001-1602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR17500* |
| Legal Description | LOS FLORES SLOPE LOT COM S 69 06 E 8.34 FT FROM NW COR OF LOT 50 TH S 69 06 E 70.85 FT TH S 30 32 W 144.88 FT TH N 4 0 33 W 65 FT TH N 30 32 E 60.93 FT TH N 21 0110 E 50.47 FT TO BEG PART OF LOTS 50 AND LOT 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS FLORES SLOPE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 460200 |
488 Athens St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 ATHENS ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000321827 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Athens St was $419 with a homeowner's exemption, down 83.5% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Unified School District | Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,377 (+2%) Land $10,377 | |
| 2025 | $419.00 (-83.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,174 Land $10,174 |
| 2024 | $2,533.00 (+1.08%) | |
| 2023 | $2,506.00 (+3.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,974 Land $15,046 Building $146,928 |
| 2022 | $2,428.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 488 Athens St 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 risk around 488 Athens St 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.
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 |
| 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.
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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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