685 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 685 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 1 ba · 2,868 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size	0.297 acres (12,922 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Tax Bill	$4,790 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Sale Nov 2018 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5734-020-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5734-020-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,868 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1914
Effective Year Built	Effective 1914
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,922 sqft (0.297 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 64 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	685 E CALIFORNIA BLVD
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91106-3848
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PSR1
Legal Description	SAMUEL STRATTONS SUB OF LOTS 11 AND 12 B LK K OF THE LAKE VINEYARD L AND W ASSN LANDS LOT 3
Legal Subdivision	SAMUEL STRATTONS SUB
Legal Block	K
Legal Lot Number	11,12
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	463601

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	1661 ORLANDO RD, PASADENA, CA 91106-4130
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 24, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer
Nov 29, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 29, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 29, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 29, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Aug 7, 2018
Transfer Doc	0001197779
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2023
Property Address	685 E CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91106-3847
Document Number	0000262868
Map Reference	MB 28 PG 8
Instrument Date	Mar 29, 2023
Instrument	23-0262868
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1661 ORLANDO RD, PASADENA, CA 91106-4130

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Nov 29, 2018
Property Address	685 E CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91106-3847
Document Number	0001197782
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2018
Instrument	1197782
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	1661 ORLANDO RD PASADENA CA 911064130, PASADENA, CA 91106-4130

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Nov 29, 2018
Property Address	685 E CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91106-3847
Document Number	0001197781
Instrument Date	Oct 13, 2017
Instrument	1197781
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2018
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
Address	1661 ORLANDO RD PASADENA CA 911064130, PASADENA, CA 91106-4130

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Nov 29, 2018
Property Address	685 E CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91106-3847
Document Number	0001197780
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2017
Instrument	1197780
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2018
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	1661 ORLANDO RD PASADENA CA 911064130, PASADENA, CA 91106-4130

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Nov 29, 2018
Property Address	685 E CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91106-3847
Document Number	0001197779
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2017
Instrument	1197779
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2018
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	1661 ORLANDO RD PASADENA CA 911064130, PASADENA, CA 91106-4130

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	Pasadena City
Unified School District	Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$340,722 (+2%) Land $233,325 Building $107,397
2025	$4,790.00 (+6.42%)	$334,042 (+4.04%) Land $228,750 Building $105,292
2023	$4,501.00 (+8.12%)	$321,072 Land $219,868 Building $101,204
2022	$4,163.00

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

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 422 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.

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