Los Angeles County property record for 596 Garfield Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,393 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 3.53 acres (153,870 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,442 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5324-019-052 |
| Primary APN | 5324-019-052 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,393 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 153,870 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 596 GARFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTH PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91030-2211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | SPR2A10000 |
| Legal Description | *TR=23189 CONDOMINIUM *UNIT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | 23189 |
| 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 |
596 Garfield Ave, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Dec 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 596 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2211 |
| Document Number | 0000594053 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 596 GARFIELD AVE SOUTH PASADENA CA 910302211, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2211 |
| Document Number | 0000594053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 594053 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 596 GARFIELD AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2211 |
| Document Number | 0001491389 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1491389 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $878.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 596 GARFIELD AVE SOUTH PASADENA CA 910302211, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030-2211 |
| Document Number | 1491390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1491390 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOLSOM, CA 95630 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 21, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 596 Garfield Ave was $10,442.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | South Pasadena City |
| Unified School District | South Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $927,302 (+2%) Land $702,848 Building $224,454 | |
| 2025 | $10,442.00 | $909,120 Land $689,067 Building $220,053 |
| 2023 | $10,521.00 (+2.38%) | $873,819 Land $662,310 Building $211,509 |
| 2022 | $10,276.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 596 Garfield 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.
Wildfire risk around 596 Garfield Ave is low, with 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 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.
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 |
| 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 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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