Los Angeles County property record for 540 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,999 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.484 acres (21,093 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,275,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $32,317 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5327-005-011 |
| Primary APN | 5327-005-011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,999 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 21,093 sqft (0.484 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 540 S HILL AVE |
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| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91106-3421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR2 |
| Legal Description | FOR DESC SEE ASSESSORS MAPS POR OF MR 52-99 AND POR OF MR 39-85 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE RANCHOS SAN PASQUAL & SANTA ANITA |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 463400 |
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 S HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015603260 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001958018 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 540 S HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3421 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 644376 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 840 CHURCH HILL RD LA HABRA HEIGHTS CA 906317912, LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA 90631-7912 |
| Document Number | 0000644376 |
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| Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 644376 |
| Name | CITIZENS BUSN BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 701 N HAVEN AVE # 2ND, ONTARIO, CA 91764-4925 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $2,840,947 (+2%) Land $1,936,896 Building $904,051 | |
| 2025 | $32,317.00 (+5.88%) | $2,785,243 (+4.04%) Land $1,898,918 Building $886,325 |
| 2023 | $30,522.00 (+15.84%) | $2,677,091 Land $1,825,182 Building $851,909 |
| 2022 | $26,349.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PASADENA WATER AND POWER serves 165,448 people · EPA ID CA1910124 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 252 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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