Los Angeles County property record for 540 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,898 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,306 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,629,500 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,372 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5722-017-001 |
| Primary APN | 5722-017-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,898 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,306 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Street Address | 540 S MARENGO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91101-3130 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | PSC* |
| Legal Description | OSCAR FREEMAN SUB E 141 FT OF W 154 FT OF LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE OSCAR FREEMAN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 463602 |
540 S Marengo Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2017.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 569 S MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3114 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017869368 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000719952 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 S MARENGO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3130 |
| Document Number | 0000869368 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 869368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,792.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 540 S MARENGO AVE PASADENA CA 911013130, PASADENA, CA 91101-3130 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 S Marengo Ave was $1,372.
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 | $959,000 (+20.63%) Land $660,000 Building $299,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,372.00 | $795,000 Land $540,000 Building $255,000 |
| 2023 | $1,297.00 (+2.13%) | $1,185,000 Land $775,000 Building $410,000 |
| 2022 | $1,270.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 540 S Marengo 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 S Marengo 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 703 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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