780 N Martelo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 780 N Martelo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,179 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.111 acres (4,850 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$935,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$12,711 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Transfer Sep 2023 Transfer + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5744-005-026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5744-005-026`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,179 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	4,850 sqft (0.111 acres)
Lot Dimensions	97 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	780 N MARTELO AVE
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91104-4908
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PSR6
Legal Description	TRACT # 5814 S 56 FT OF LOT 178 AND N 41 FT OF LOT 213
Legal Subdivision	5814
Legal Tract	5814
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	178
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	462500

Owner

780 N Martelo Ave is held in a trust since September 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	1312 AVENIDA DEL RIO, MODESTO, CA 95356-8613
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Irrevocable Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 6, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 15, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 7, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 1, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMESTREET BANK
Oct 22, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Sep 10, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Aug 31, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20201084536
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 10, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0000445721
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 6, 2023
Property Address	780 N MARTELO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4908
Document Number	0000594458
Map Reference	MB 66 PG 6&7
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2023
Instrument	23-0594458
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	1312 AVENIDA DEL RIO, MODESTO, CA 95356-8613

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 15, 2023
Property Address	780 N MARTELO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4908
Document Number	0000618031
Map Reference	MB 66 PG 6&7
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2023
Instrument	23-0618031
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 26, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Irrevocable Trust
Address	1312 AVENIDA DEL RIO, MODESTO, CA 95356-8613

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2023
Property Address	780 N MARTELO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4908
Document Number	0000597413
Map Reference	MB 66 PG 6&7
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2023
Instrument	23-0597413
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Irrevocable Trust
Address	1312 AVENIDA DEL RIO, MODESTO, CA 95356-8613

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	780 N MARTELO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4908
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000423470
Date	May 1, 2018
Instrument	18-0423470

Lender

Name	HOMESTREET BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98101

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	May 1, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Property Address	780 N MARTELO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4908
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001127840
Date	Oct 22, 2019
Instrument	19-1127840

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Sep 10, 2020
Property Address	780 N MARTELO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4908
Document Number	0001084536
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2020
Instrument	1084536
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,029.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1312 AVENIDA DEL RIO MODESTO CA 953568613, MODESTO, CA 95356-8613

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2018
Property Address	780 N MARTELO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4908
Document Number	0000884980
Map Reference	MB 66 PG 6&7
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2018
Instrument	18-0884980
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	780 N MARTELO AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4908

Mortgage

Document Number	0000884981
Date	Aug 31, 2018
Instrument	18-0884981

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 780 N Martelo Ave was $12,711.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Pasadena City
Unified School District	Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,108,016 (+2%) Land $832,315 Building $275,701
2025	$12,711.00	$1,086,292 Land $815,996 Building $270,296
2023	$11,191.00 (+3.6%)	$972,773 Land $763,653 Building $209,120
2022	$10,802.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 780 N Martelo Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	3 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

The area around 780 N Martelo Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 737 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Starry.

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