Los Angeles County property record for 537 N Chester Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,101 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,449 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,172 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage Mar 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5739-012-010 |
| Primary APN | 5739-012-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,101 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,449 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 537 N CHESTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91106-1116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR6 |
| Legal Description | V1LLA V1STA TRACT LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLA VISTA TRACT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 462301 |
537 N Chester Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 1993.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 N CHESTER AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-1116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 1993 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002138 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 537 N CHESTER AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-1116 |
| Document Number | 0000956489 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0956489 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| 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 | 537 N CHESTER AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-1116 |
| Document Number | 0000956490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22-0956490 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 537 N CHESTER AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-1116 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000322677 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-0322677 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 2, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 N Chester Ave was $3,172 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $229,053 (+2%) Land $86,192 Building $142,861 | |
| 2025 | $3,172.00 Homeowner's exemption | $224,562 Land $84,502 Building $140,060 |
| 2023 | $2,869.00 (+3.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $215,844 Land $81,222 Building $134,622 |
| 2022 | $2,776.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 537 N Chester 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 537 N Chester 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 |
|---|
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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