85 N Madison Ave, #1, Pasadena, CA 91101 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 85 N Madison Ave, #1, Pasadena, CA 91101

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	1 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.31 acres (13,501 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$1,679 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Sale Feb 2021 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5723-015-048`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5723-015-048`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,828 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Fire Resistance	Masonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area	13,501 sqft (0.31 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	85 N MADISON AVE, 1
City	PASADENA
State	CA
Zip	91101-1771
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	PSC-
Legal Description	M R 16-93 POR OF LOTS 1,2,3 AND 4 CONDO UNIT 1
Legal Subdivision	DAVIS & FARRIS SUBDIVISION
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	1-4
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	462202

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Pasadena Playhouse Historic District listed 1994 · 43 contributing resources · NRIS 94000462

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

Owner

85 N Madison Ave, #1 is held in a trust since January 1994.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of September 4, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	2000 CAROLWOOD DR, ARCADIA, CA 91006-1513
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family 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
Aug 28, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 24, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 24, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 24, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 12, 1994
Deed Sale	Jan 12, 1994
Deed Document Number	199476108
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Aug 28, 2026
Property Address	85 N MADISON AVE, 1, PASADENA, CA 91101-1771
Document Number	0000648909
Instrument Date	Jul 2, 2026
Instrument	2026648909
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 4, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	2000 CAROLWOOD DR, ARCADIA, CA 91006-1513

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2021
Property Address	85 N MADISON AVE # 1, 1, PASADENA, CA 91101-1771
Document Number	0000311359
Map Reference	MB 16 PG 93
Instrument Date	Feb 8, 2021
Instrument	21-0311359
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021

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
Address	C O 2000 CAROLWOOD DRIVE, ARCADIA, CA 91006-1513

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2021
Property Address	85 N MADISON AVE # 1, 1, PASADENA, CA 91101-1771
Document Number	0000311360
Map Reference	MB 16 PG 93
Instrument Date	Feb 8, 2021
Instrument	21-0311360
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021

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
Address	2000 CAROLWOOD DR, ARCADIA, CA 91006-1513

February 2021: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2021
Property Address	85 N MADISON AVE # 1, 1, PASADENA, CA 91101-1771
Document Number	0000311356
Map Reference	MB 16 PG 93
Instrument Date	Feb 8, 2021
Instrument	21-0311356
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	2000 CAROLWOOD DR, ARCADIA, CA 91006-1513

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 N Madison Ave, #1 was $1,679, up 11% from the year before.

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		$76,153 (+2%) Land $30,456 Building $45,697
2025	$1,679.00 (+11.04%)	$74,658 Land $29,857 Building $44,801
2024	$1,512.00 (+2.44%)
2023	$1,476.00 (+3.43%)	$71,761 Land $28,699 Building $43,062
2022	$1,427.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 85 N Madison Ave, #1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 85 N Madison Ave, #1 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 289 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, Starry, Verizon.

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