Los Angeles County property record for 649 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,093 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,561 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,800,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5731-013-011 |
| Primary APN | 5731-013-011 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,093 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,561 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 649 N LAKE AVE |
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| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91101 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Local Zoning Code | PSC- |
| Legal Description | SMITH JAMES TRACT S 65 FT OF N 68 FT EX OF ST OF LOT 17 AND S 65 FT OF N 68 FT OF E 45 FT OF LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH JAMES TR |
| Legal Tract | S |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 462201 |
649 N Lake Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2015.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 N ROSEMEAD BLVD, 211, PASADENA, CA 91107-2154 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151328120 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001328120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 649 N LAKE AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101 |
| Document Number | 0000340893 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026340893 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | WASHINGTON TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000340893, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026340893 |
| Name | FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Pasadena City |
| Unified School District | Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $207,084 (+2%) Land $87,762 Building $119,322 | |
| 2025 | $3,525.00 (+8.1%) | $203,025 (+4.04%) Land $86,042 Building $116,983 |
| 2024 | $3,261.00 (+1.12%) | |
| 2023 | $3,225.00 (+3.33%) | $195,143 Land $82,701 Building $112,442 |
| 2022 | $3,121.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 649 N Lake 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 risk around 649 N Lake Ave 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.
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 |
| 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 795 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, Verizon.
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