636 Wapello St, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 636 Wapello St, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,707 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.309 acres (13,477 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$840,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$5,511 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2018 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5841-004-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5841-004-009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,707 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area13,477 sqft (0.309 acres)
Lot Dimensions180 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address636 WAPELLO ST
CityALTADENA
StateCA
Zip91001-1614
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLCR175
Legal DescriptionMARATHON HEIGHTS LOT 8 BLK 2
Legal SubdivisionMARATHON HEIGHTS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionPASADENA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract460200

Owner

636 Wapello St is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2024.

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address636 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1614
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 19, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PATELCO CU
Mar 29, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 29, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 11, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017347122
Last Transfer DateAug 30, 2024
Transfer Doc0000593706
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address636 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1614
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 5, 2021
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address636 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1614

Mortgage

Document Number0000666977
DateApr 27, 2021
Instrument21-0666977
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHORSHAM, PA 19044
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address636 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1614
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyACCOMMODATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001287604
DateDec 19, 2018
Instrument18-1287604
Lender
NamePATELCO CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPLEASANTON, CA 94588
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term301 Months
DueJan 30, 2044
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMar 29, 2017
Property Address636 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1614
Document Number0000347122
Map ReferenceMB5 PG141
Instrument DateMar 2, 2017
Instrument17-0347122
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address636 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1614

Mortgage

Document Number0000347123
DateMar 29, 2017
Instrument17-0347123
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 636 Wapello St was $5,511.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
Unified School DistrictPasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$479,530 (+2%) Land $479,530
2025$5,511.00$470,128 Land $470,128
2023$11,392.00 (+3.57%)$960,753 Land $695,189 Building $265,564
2022$10,999.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 636 Wapello St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1978 · tidal / storm surge

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

Wildfire risk around 636 Wapello St is high, ranking above 79% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 79% of the US · above 56% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.5% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemLAS FLORES WATER CO.
private · serves 2,211 people · EPA ID CA1910061
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 715 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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