Los Angeles County property record for 686 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,750 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,510,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $31,275 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5721-010-014 |
| Primary APN | 5721-010-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,750 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 192 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,360 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 686 S MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91106-3830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR6 |
| Legal Description | *LAND DESC IN DOC 0004561, 76-4-12*TR= S AN PASQUAL TRACT*POR OF LOT 2 BLK P |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN PASQUAL TRACT |
| Legal Tract | S |
| Legal Block | P |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 464000 |
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 S MADISON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANNER BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021383595 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001513546 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 686 S MADISON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3830 |
| Document Number | 0000383595 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 315 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0383595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 595 S MADISON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3827 |
| Document Number | 0000383596 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-0383596 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 686 S MADISON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91106-3830 |
| Document Number | 0000294729 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 686 S MADISON AVE PASADENA CA 911063830, PASADENA, CA 91106-3830 |
| Document Number | 0000294729 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 294729 |
| Name | BANNER BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MONROVIA, CA 91016-3633 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $2,771,239 (+2%) Land $2,216,993 Building $554,246 | |
| 2025 | $31,275.00 (+5.61%) | $2,716,902 (+4.04%) Land $2,173,523 Building $543,379 |
| 2023 | $29,615.00 (+3.67%) | $2,611,403 Land $2,089,123 Building $522,280 |
| 2022 | $28,566.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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 703 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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