538 Highland St, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 538 Highland St, Pasadena, CA 91104

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.289 acres (12,565 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$695,000 (Dec 2015)
Tax Bill	$9,783 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5838-021-045`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5838-021-045`
Alternative APN	`5838021009`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,050 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Architectural Style	Spanish
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	12,565 sqft (0.289 acres)
Lot Dimensions	254 ft deep x 41 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	5838021009
Street Address	538 HIGHLAND ST
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91104-1117
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PSR6
Legal Description	PAINTER AND BALL TR E 51 FT OF N 253.54 FT MEASURED ON E LINE OF BLK M
Legal Subdivision	J H PAINTER & B F BALL
Legal Tract	E
Legal Block	M
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	461501

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	538 HIGHLAND ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-1117
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 18, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN
Jul 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 25, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20151650459
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 3, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0001024511
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	538 HIGHLAND ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-1117
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 28, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	538 HIGHLAND ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-1117

Mortgage

Document Number	0000815855
Date	Nov 18, 2025
Instrument	25-0815855

Lender

Name	UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN
Type	Government Agency
Address	EL PASO, TX 79925

Agreement

Type	SBA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	353 Months
Due	Apr 21, 2055

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	538 HIGHLAND ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-1117
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000851824
Date	Jul 29, 2020
Instrument	20-0851824

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ISELIN, NJ 08830

Agreement

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

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		$839,197 (+2%) Land $597,706 Building $241,491
2025	$9,783.00 (+5.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$822,743 (+4.04%) Land $585,987 Building $236,756
2023	$9,243.00 (+3.59%) Homeowner's exemption	$790,797 Land $563,234 Building $227,563
2022	$8,923.00

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	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 845 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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