Los Angeles County property record for 878 N Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,673 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Sep 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $3,329 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5731-003-029 |
| Primary APN | 5731-003-029 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,673 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 878 N MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91104-4329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR6 |
| Legal Description | GROGAN TRACT LOT COM S 155.335 FT FROM I NTERSECTION OF S LINE OF MOUNTAIN ST WIT H E LINE OF MADISON AVE AS IT EXISTED IN 1905 PER OR9118 24 TH S 55.335 FT WITH A UNIFORM DEPTH OF 175 FT E |
| Legal Subdivision | GROGAN TRACT IN THE RANCHO SAN PASQUAL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 462100 |
878 N Madison Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 1993.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 878 N MADISON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19931800129 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 6, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001800129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 878 N MADISON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4329 |
| Document Number | 0000753628 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 753628 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 878 N MADISON AVE PASADENA CA 911044329, PASADENA, CA 91104-4329 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 878 N Madison Ave was $3,329 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $251,701 (+2%) Land $169,596 Building $82,105 | |
| 2025 | $3,329.00 Homeowner's exemption | $246,767 Land $166,271 Building $80,496 |
| 2023 | $3,068.00 (+3.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $237,186 Land $159,815 Building $77,371 |
| 2022 | $2,967.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 878 N Madison 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 878 N Madison 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.
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 871 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ConnectTo, GeoLinks, Starry, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures