542 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 542 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 844 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.151 acres (6,590 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,000,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill	$2,751 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2024 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5838-038-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5838-038-008`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	844 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,590 sqft (0.151 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	542 E RIO GRANDE ST
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91104-2254
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PSR6
Legal Description	NORMANDIE HEIGHTS LOT 20
Legal Subdivision	NORMANDIE HEIGHTS
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	461501

Owner

542 E Rio Grande St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2024.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	542 E RIO GRANDE ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-2254
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 9, 2024	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BMO BANK NA
Apr 3, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 9, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 9, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2024229473
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 2, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc	0000215769
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 9, 2024
Property Address	542 E RIO GRANDE ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-2254
Document Number	0000229473
Map Reference	MB 8 PG 155
Instrument Date	Apr 3, 2024
Instrument	24-0229473
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 22, 2024
Title Company	CONSUMERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	542 E RIO GRANDE ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-2254

Mortgage

Document Number	0000229474
Date	Apr 9, 2024
Instrument	24-0229474

Lender

Name	BMO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2054

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.87%
Type Change Date	May 1, 2034
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	11.8%
Index	SOFR Average 30-Day
Max Rate	11.8%

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 3, 2024
Property Address	542 E RIO GRANDE ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-2254
Document Number	0000215769
Map Reference	MB 8 PG 155
Instrument Date	Apr 2, 2024
Instrument	24-0215769
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 12, 2024

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	Revocable Living Trust
Address	515 E RIO GRANDE ST, PASADENA, CA 91104-2255

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 E Rio Grande St was $2,751.

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		$200,000 (-) Land $160,000 Building $40,000
2025	$2,751.00	$200,000 Land $160,000 Building $40,000
2023	$2,480.00 (-6.66%) Homeowner's exemption	$195,000 Land $156,000 Building $39,000
2022	$2,657.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 542 E Rio Grande St 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

Wildfire risk around 542 E Rio Grande St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 847 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

Nearby Properties on E Rio Grande St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures