981 Wapello St, Altadena, CA 91001 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 981 Wapello St, Altadena, CA 91001

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,697 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.163 acres (7,092 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$640,000 (Jun 2009)
Tax Bill	$4,485 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5842-005-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5842-005-010`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,697 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1934
Architectural Style	Spanish
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Rolled Roofing
Lot Area	7,092 sqft (0.163 acres)
Lot Dimensions	139 ft deep x 51 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	981 WAPELLO ST
City	ALTADENA
State	CA
Zip	91001-1449
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LCR175
Legal Description	TRACT # 6954 LOT 10 BLK M
Legal Subdivision	6954
Legal Tract	6954
Legal Block	M
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	PASADENA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	460101

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	1981 SINALOA AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-3357
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 22, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Apr 23, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Apr 26, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer GODEEDS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 26, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 26, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 14, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2009966553
Last Transfer Date	Mar 27, 2019
Transfer Doc	0000377061
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 22, 2021
Property Address	981 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1449
Document Number	0000635419
Map Reference	MB 75 PG 54-57
Instrument Date	Apr 16, 2021
Instrument	21-0635419
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

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	981 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1449

Mortgage

Document Number	0000635420
Date	Apr 22, 2021
Instrument	21-0635420

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 23, 2021
Property Address	981 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1449
Document Number	0000643125
Map Reference	MB 75 PG 54-74
Instrument Date	Apr 16, 2021
Instrument	21-0643125
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

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
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	981 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1449

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Apr 26, 2019
Property Address	981 WAPELLO ST, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1449
Document Number	0000377061
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2019
Instrument	377061
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2019
Title Company	GODEEDS INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	981 WAPELLO ST ALTADENA CA 910011449, ALTADENA, CA 91001-1449

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Unified School District	Pasadena Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$367,635 (+2%) Land $367,635
2025	$4,485.00 (-52.92%)	$360,427 (-54.5%) Land $360,427
2023	$9,526.00 (+3.55%)	$792,151 Land $532,972 Building $259,179
2022	$9,199.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	7 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 Risk	High above 78% of the US · above 55% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.5% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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	LAS FLORES WATER CO. private · serves 2,211 people · EPA ID CA1910061
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 549 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

May also be available: Verizon.

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