Los Angeles County property record for 497 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,633 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,354 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $148,500 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,403 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5739-020-008 |
| Primary APN | 5739-020-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,633 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Spanish |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 7,354 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 497 N HILL AVE |
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| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91106-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR6 |
| Legal Description | CLARKE PLACE S 122 FT OF LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARKE PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 462301 |
497 N Hill Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1997.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-1220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997942172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000418232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 497 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-1220 |
| Document Number | 0000747148 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 153 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2015 |
| Instrument | 25-0747148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 497 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-1220 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 497 N Hill Ave was $3,403, up 8% from the year before.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Pasadena City |
| Unified School District | Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $481,017 (+99.58%) Land $334,405 Building $146,612 | |
| 2025 | $3,403.00 (+8%) | $241,020 Land $162,856 Building $78,164 |
| 2024 | $3,151.00 (+0.9%) | |
| 2023 | $3,123.00 (+3.31%) | $231,663 Land $156,533 Building $75,130 |
| 2022 | $3,023.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 497 N Hill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 497 N Hill Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | 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 |
| 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 725 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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