Los Angeles County property record for 981 N Hudson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,089 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,360 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5730-022-029 |
| Primary APN | 5730-022-029 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,089 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 981 N HUDSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91104-4507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR6 |
| Legal Description | OL1VE HE1GHTS LOT 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLIVE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PASADENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 462100 |
981 N Hudson Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 815 N MAR VISTA AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4620 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016246867 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000876736 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 981 N HUDSON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 981 N HUDSON AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-4507 |
| Document Number | 0001285222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-1285222 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 N Hudson Ave was $9,360.
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 | $802,960 (+2%) Land $598,902 Building $204,058 | |
| 2025 | $9,360.00 Homeowner's exemption | $787,216 Land $587,159 Building $200,057 |
| 2023 | $8,794.00 (+3.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $756,650 Land $564,360 Building $192,290 |
| 2022 | $8,489.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 981 N Hudson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 2 (1978–1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 981 N Hudson Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
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