541 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 541 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 4,310 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.255 acres (11,101 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on File
Last Sale	$2,200,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$27,595 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5734-020-043`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5734-020-043`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	4,310 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	11,101 sqft (0.255 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	541 S OAK KNOLL AVE
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91101-3459
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PSC-
Legal Description	M R 28-8 N 48 FT OF E 100 FT OF LOT 47 AND E 100 FT OF LOT 48
Legal Subdivision	SAMUEL STRATTONS SUBDIVISION
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	47,48
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	463601

Owner

541 S Oak Knoll Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2023.

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

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address	541 S OAK KNOLL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3459
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 16, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 18, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA
Nov 19, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 19, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20201486863
Last Transfer Date	Apr 17, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000319500
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	May 16, 2023
Property Address	541 S OAK KNOLL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3459
Document Number	0000319500
Map Reference	MB 28 PG 8
Instrument Date	Apr 17, 2023
Instrument	23-0319500
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 25, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	541 S OAK KNOLL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3459

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	541 S OAK KNOLL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3459
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 25, 2021
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	267 S HUDSON AVE 302, 302, PASADENA, CA 91101-2909

Mortgage

Document Number	0000275885
Date	Feb 18, 2021
Instrument	21-0275885

Lender

Name	MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	CINCINNATI, OH 45245

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.5%
Type Change Date	Feb 10, 2021
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	3%
Max Rate At Change	7.5%
Index	Other
Margin	3
Max Rate	7.5%

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Nov 19, 2020
Property Address	541 S OAK KNOLL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-3459
Document Number	0001486863
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2020
Instrument	1486863
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,420.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	541 S OAK KNOLL AVE PASADENA CA 911013459, PASADENA, CA 91101-3459

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 541 S Oak Knoll Ave was $27,595.

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		$2,428,975 (+2%) Land $1,700,283 Building $728,692
2025	$27,595.00	$2,381,349 Land $1,666,945 Building $714,404
2023	$26,095.00 (+3.63%)	$2,288,880 Land $1,602,216 Building $686,664
2022	$25,182.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 541 S Oak Knoll 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.

Wildfire

The area around 541 S Oak Knoll 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.

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 422 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.

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