686 Fairview Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 686 Fairview Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,859 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$875,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$11,032 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5761-023-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5761-023-005

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area976 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleSpanish
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area7,859 sqft (0.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions157 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address686 FAIRVIEW AVE
CitySIERRA MADRE
StateCA
Zip91024-1006
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSRR175
Legal DescriptionGURHARDY HE1GHTS LOT 7
Legal SubdivisionGURHARDY HEIGHTS
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionUPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract430501

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address686 FAIRVIEW AVE, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024-1006
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021539770
Prior Transfer DateDec 4, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000466582
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateApr 6, 2021
Property Address686 FAIRVIEW AVE, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024-1006
Document Number0000539770
Map ReferenceMB 13 PG 188
Instrument DateMar 10, 2021
Instrument21-0539770
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
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
Address686 FAIRVIEW AVE, SIERRA MADRE, CA 91024-1006

Mortgage

Document Number0000539771
DateApr 6, 2021
Instrument21-0539771
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$966,068 (+2%) Land $772,855 Building $193,213
2025$11,032.00 (+3.32%)$947,126 (+4.04%) Land $757,701 Building $189,425
2023$10,677.00 (+3.59%)$910,350 Land $728,280 Building $182,070
2022$10,307.00

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 · 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 Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1980–1983)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes

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

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

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 78% of the US · above 55% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.5% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemSIERRA MADRE-CITY, WATER DEPT.
serves 11,000 people · EPA ID CA1910148
Water SourcePurchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL.
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
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 672 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
4,000 / 4,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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