897 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 897 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,374 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size0.266 acres (11,572 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$347,000 (Dec 1997)
Tax Bill$6,895 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Second Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5739-017-029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5739-017-029

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,374 sqft Living Area
Basement Area353 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1909
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialShingles
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,572 sqft (0.266 acres)
Lot Dimensions145 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address897 N HILL AVE
CityPASADENA
StateCA
Zip91104-3035
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePSR6
Legal DescriptionSUTTON VILLA S 80 FT OF E 144.5 FT OF LOT 1
Legal SubdivisionSUTTON VILLA
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionPASADENA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract462400

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address897 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-3035
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 9, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 9, 1997 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 2, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number19971938259
Last Transfer DateJan 8, 2016
Transfer Doc0000062493
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address897 N HILL AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-3035
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000572330
DateMay 27, 2020
Instrument20-0572330
Lender
NameDON F KING M D INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressWHITTIER, CA 90607
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term37 Months
DueJun 1, 2023

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$565,133 (+2%) Land $314,326 Building $250,807
2025$6,895.00 (+7.05%) Homeowner's exemption$554,053 (+4.04%) Land $308,163 Building $245,890
2023$6,441.00 (+3.52%) Homeowner's exemption$532,541 Land $296,198 Building $236,343
2022$6,222.00

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 Policies2 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 708 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · 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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