70 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 70 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details4,800 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,501 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$2,540,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$49,138 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
Aug 2023 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5713-006-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5713-006-022

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area4,800 sqft Total Area
Gross Area3,500 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Lot Area3,501 sqft (0.08 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address70 W UNION ST
CityPASADENA
StateCA
Zip91103-3627
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Local Zoning CodePSC-
Legal DescriptionDEFRIEZ RESUB OF PART OF HOTEL TR LOTS 6 AND LOT 7
Legal SubdivisionHOTEL
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number6,7
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionPASADENA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2026
Census Tract461902

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Old Pasadena Historic District
listed 1983 · 154 contributing resources · NRIS 83001200

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 28, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address64 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage
UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN
Aug 4, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Aug 4, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Aug 4, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Nov 2, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 4, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 4, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023516059
Prior Transfer DateDec 26, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000028824
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address70 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 9, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address70W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103

Mortgage

Document Number0000670432
DateSep 29, 2025
Instrument25-0670432
Lender
NameUNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressEL PASO, TX 79925
Agreement
TypeSBA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term354 Months
DueFeb 28, 2055

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateAug 4, 2023
Property Address70 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627
Document Number0000516058
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 20
Instrument DateJul 14, 2023
Instrument23-0516058
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2004 GLEN ALLEN LN, ALTADENA, CA 91001-2137

August 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateAug 4, 2023
Property Address70 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627
Document Number0000516059
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 20
Instrument DateJul 14, 2023
Instrument23-0516059
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
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
Address64 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627

Mortgage

Document Number0000516064
DateAug 4, 2023
Instrument23-0516064
Lender
NameFIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateAug 4, 2023
Property Address70 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627
Document Number0000516057
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 20
Instrument DateJun 29, 2023
Instrument23-0516057
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address64 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627

Mortgage

Document Number0000516060
DateAug 4, 2023
Instrument23-0516060
Lender
NameFIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateNov 2, 2022
Property Address70 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627
Document Number0001041837
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 20
Instrument DateSep 29, 2022
Instrument22-1041837
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address70 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$3,659,607 (+2%) Land $522,801 Building $3,136,806
2025$49,138.00 (+3.12%)$3,587,850 (+102.6%) Land $512,550 Building $3,075,300
2024$47,651.00 (+79.1%)
2023$26,606.00 (-3.66%)$1,770,883 (+39.97%) Land $356,923 Building $1,413,960
2022$27,617.00$1,265,161 Land $349,925 Building $915,236

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

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 Policies1 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemPASADENA WATER AND POWER
serves 165,448 people · EPA ID CA1910124
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMar 2023
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
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 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: BAI Connect, GeoLinks, Spectrum, Starry, Verizon.

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