Los Angeles County property record for 688 W Howard St, Pasadena, CA 91103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,522 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,182 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $422,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,293 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5702-012-025 |
| Primary APN | 5702-012-025 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,522 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,182 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 688 W HOWARD ST |
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| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91103-2047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR6 |
| Legal Description | STONE AND DAMES SUB LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONE & DAMES SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 460900 |
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 688 W HOWARD ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-2047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20033185806 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002170660 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 688 W HOWARD ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-2047 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 688 W HOWARD ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-2047 |
| Document Number | 0001106638 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-1106638 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,293.00 (+5.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $599,978 (+4.04%) Land $479,988 Building $119,990 |
| 2024 | $6,908.00 (+0.89%) | |
| 2023 | $6,847.00 (+3.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $576,682 Land $461,350 Building $115,332 |
| 2022 | $6,613.00 |
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 | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% 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 507 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, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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