Los Angeles County property record for 526 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,100 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,163 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $19,795 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5327-001-015 |
| Primary APN | 5327-001-015 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 2,163 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 526 S LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91101-3515 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Local Zoning Code | PSC- |
| Legal Description | GRANITE DRIVE TRACT N 30 FT OF S 80 FT OF W 71 FT OF E 221 FT OF LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANITE DRIVE TRACT |
| Legal Tract | N |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 463500 |
526 S Lake Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1180 S BEVERLY DR, 501, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-1157 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 20052288895 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002005182 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 526 S LAKE AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY LONG B, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO LONG BE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001905246 |
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| Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1905246 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF LONG BEACH |
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| Address | NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 S Lake Ave was $19,795.
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 | $1,393,898 (+2%) Land $418,165 Building $975,733 | |
| 2025 | $19,795.00 | $1,366,567 Land $409,966 Building $956,601 |
| 2023 | $18,848.00 (+2.94%) | $1,313,504 Land $394,048 Building $919,456 |
| 2022 | $18,309.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 526 S Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 526 S Lake 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 422 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.
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