Los Angeles County property record for 686 Earlham St, Pasadena, CA 91101
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 2,816 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,406 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,869 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5731-015-031 |
| Primary APN | 5731-015-031 |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Building Area | 2,816 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,406 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 686 EARLHAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91101-1265 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR1 |
| Legal Description | SMITH JAMES TRACT E 55 FT OF N 80 FT OF LOT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH-JAMES |
| Legal Tract | E |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 462201 |
686 Earlham St, a quadplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2014.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1841 MORADA PL, ALTADENA, CA 91001-3326 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000254595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Earlham St was $1,869.
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 | $76,703 (+2%) Land $10,468 Building $66,235 | |
| 2025 | $1,869.00 | $75,200 Land $10,263 Building $64,937 |
| 2023 | $1,696.00 (+2.54%) | $73,041 Land $9,865 Building $63,176 |
| 2022 | $1,654.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 686 Earlham St 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.
The area around 686 Earlham St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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