491 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 491 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size	0.145 acres (6,305 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,400,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill	$17,814 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Transfer Jun 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5722-016-048`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5722-016-048`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	2,244 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1911
Effective Year Built	Effective 1911
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,305 sqft (0.145 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	491 S MARENGO AVE
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91101-3128
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PSR*
Legal Description	MR 11-83 N 60 FT OF S 80 FT OF E 105 FT OF W 182 FT OF LOT 5
Legal Subdivision	WEBSTER & STRATTONS SUBDIVISION
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4011
Census Tract	463602

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	261 S CATALINA AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3215
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 6, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 4, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Oct 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALASKA USA FCU
Oct 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Sep 16, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 31, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2019957481
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 4, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0001982536
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2021
Property Address	491 S MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3128
Document Number	0001802822
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 83
Instrument Date	Nov 3, 2021
Instrument	21-1802822
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 14, 2021

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
Address	261 S CATALINA AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3215

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	491 S MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3128
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2021
Title Company	WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	491 MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3128

Mortgage

Document Number	0000885699
Date	Jun 4, 2021
Instrument	21-0885699

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	491 S MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3128
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	ACCOMMODATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	491 S MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3128

Mortgage

Document Number	0001342250
Date	Oct 27, 2020
Instrument	20-1342250

Lender

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

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 26, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	491 S MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3128
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	491 S MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3128

Mortgage

Document Number	0001342249
Date	Oct 27, 2020
Instrument	20-1342249

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2019
Property Address	491 S MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3128
Document Number	0000957481
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2019
Instrument	957481
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2019
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,540.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	491 S MARENGO AVE PASADENA CA 911013128, PASADENA, CA 91101-3128

Mortgage

Document Number	957482
Date	Sep 16, 2019
Instrument	957482

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613-2420

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 15, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Pasadena City
Unified School District	Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,561,721 (+2%) Land $1,140,616 Building $421,105
2025	$17,814.00 (+5.02%)	$1,531,100 (+4.04%) Land $1,118,251 Building $412,849
2024	$16,963.00 (+0.84%)
2023	$16,821.00 (+3.62%)	$1,471,647 Land $1,074,829 Building $396,818
2022	$16,234.00

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 System	PASADENA WATER AND POWER serves 165,448 people · EPA ID CA1910124
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Mar 2023
Lead	2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 305 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

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

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