548 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 548 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 3 ba · 1,917 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	3.53 acres (153,870 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$888,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill	$11,996 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Mortgage Jan 2021 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5324-019-038`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5324-019-038`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	1,917 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	153,870 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	548 GARFIELD AVE
City	SOUTH PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91030-2254
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	SPR2A10000
Legal Description	TR=23189 CONDOMINIUM UNIT 10
Legal Subdivision	FRANCISCAN WOODS HOA
Legal Tract	23189
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	480601

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	548 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 8, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY
Jan 21, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer SERVICELINK
Oct 11, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRSTBANK
Apr 26, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 6, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 23, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018561469
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 11, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc	0002019777
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	548 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	548 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254

Mortgage

Document Number	0001247808
Date	Oct 8, 2020
Instrument	20-1247808

Lender

Name	NATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY
Type	Bank
Address	KANSAS CITY, MO 64114

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

January 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 21, 2021
Property Address	548 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254
Document Number	0000109800
Map Reference	MB 852 PG 40&43
Instrument Date	Sep 27, 2020
Instrument	21-0109800
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	SERVICELINK

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	Family Trust
Address	548 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	548 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254
Document Number	0000004029
Instrument Date	Oct 11, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 14, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	548 GARFIELD AVE SOUTH PASADENA CA 910302254, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004029
Date	Jan 2, 2020
Instrument	4029

Lender

Name	FIRSTBANK
Type	Bank
Address	FRANKLIN, TN 37067

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 26, 2019
Property Address	548 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254
Document Number	0000373699
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2019
Instrument	373699
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 6, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	548 GARFIELD AVE SOUTH PASADENA CA 910302254, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254

June 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2018
Property Address	548 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254
Document Number	0000561469
Map Reference	MB 852 PG 40&43
Instrument Date	May 10, 2018
Instrument	18-0561469
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	EQUITY TITLE LOS ANGELES

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	548 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2254

Mortgage

Document Number	0000561470
Date	Jun 6, 2018
Instrument	18-0561470

Lender

Name	FREMONT BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	South Pasadena City
Unified School District	South Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,030,593 (+2%) Land $773,759 Building $256,834
2025	$11,996.00 (-2.59%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,010,387 (+4.04%) Land $758,588 Building $251,799
2024	$12,315.00 (+2.21%)
2023	$12,049.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption	$971,154 Land $729,132 Building $242,022
2022	$11,764.00

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	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	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

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 530 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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