Los Angeles County property record for 540 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,119 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,145,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-035-901 |
| Primary APN | 5317-035-901 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,119 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,860 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Street Address | 540 PROSPECT AVE |
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| City | SOUTH PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91030-1744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EATON TR VAC ALLEY ADJ ON E AND N 36 FT LOT 9 AND S 29 FT LOT 10 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 480602 |
540 Prospect Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3013, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91031-6013 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE BUILDE |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE BUILDE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026550681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 540 PROSPECT AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-1744 |
| Document Number | 0000550681 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026550681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE BUILDE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $127,209.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 540 PROSPECT AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-1744 |
| Document Number | 0000272173 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026272173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE BUILDE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1414 MISSION ST, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-3214 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | South Pasadena City |
| Unified School District | South Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12) |
FEMA maps place 540 Prospect 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 540 Prospect 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 | CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA serves 25,329 people · EPA ID CA1910154 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 711 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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