Los Angeles County property record for 838 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 5,018 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,192 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,153 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5725-021-007 |
| Primary APN | 5725-021-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Building Area | 5,018 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,192 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 838 N MARENGO AVE |
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| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91103-3108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR1 |
| Legal Description | BARNHART,PETRIE,CRAWFORD AND SAWYER SUB EX OF ST LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARNHART PETRIE CRAWFORD & SAWYER |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 462001 |
838 N Marengo Ave, a quadplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2013.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1224 SOLITA RD, PASADENA, CA 91103-2452 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001595509 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 N Marengo Ave was $2,153.
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 | $69,197 (+2%) Land $15,466 Building $53,731 | |
| 2025 | $2,153.00 | $67,841 Land $15,163 Building $52,678 |
| 2023 | $1,954.00 (+2.36%) | $65,209 Land $14,575 Building $50,634 |
| 2022 | $1,909.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 838 N Marengo Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 838 N Marengo 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 |
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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 701 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: ConnectTo, GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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