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78 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 78 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details1,750 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,751 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$14,673 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Transfer
Mar 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5713-006-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5713-006-021

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,750 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1919
Lot Area1,751 sqft (0.04 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address78 W UNION ST
CityPASADENA
StateCA
Zip91103-3627
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Local Zoning CodePSC-
Legal DescriptionDEFRIEZ RESUB OF PART OF HOTEL TR LOT 5
Legal SubdivisionDEFRIEZ RESUBDIVISION OF THE HOTEL TRACT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number5
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 25, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address3811 W VALHALLA DR, BURBANK, CA 91505-1129
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 22, 2021Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer
Mar 2, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 5, 1998
Deed SaleJun 5, 1998
Prior SaleMay 15, 1997
Deed Document Number1998946452
Transfer Doc0000294217
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Trustee
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateFeb 22, 2021
Property Address78 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627
Document Number0000294217
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 20
Instrument DateFeb 3, 2021
Instrument21-0294217
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address11543 DILLING ST, STUDIO CITY, CA 91604-3019

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateMar 2, 2021
Property Address78 W UNION ST, PASADENA, CA 91103-3627
Document Number0000344562
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 20
Instrument DateFeb 3, 2021
Instrument21-0344562
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address3811 W VALHALLA DR, BURBANK, CA 91505-1129

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$912,051 (+2%) Land $342,014 Building $570,037
2025$14,673.00 (+2.53%)$894,168 (+4.04%) Land $335,308 Building $558,860
2024$14,311.00 (+1.22%)
2023$14,138.00 (-16.13%)$859,448 Land $322,289 Building $537,159
2022$16,858.00

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 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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