638 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
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638 N Mar Vista Ave Pasadena, CA 91106

$2,400,000 Sold Price as of 10/14/2021
  • 12 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 5,230 Sq.Ft.
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Property Overview: 638 N Mar Vista Ave Pasadena, CA has 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5,230 living square feet and 16,466 square feet lot size. Call an Ardent Real Estate Group agent with any questions you may have.

Agent Remarks: 6-unit single story Bungalow style apartment investment opportunity located in the City of Pasadena, CA. The property is unique due to its beautiful single story bungalow style layout and its excellent location just a block from “Bungalow Heaven” area. It offers ALL large 2Bedroom+1bathroom units. It is conveniently located within a mile from Old Town Pasadena, and just several blocks away from Lake Avenue and Pasadena City College. The property has been in the same ownership for more than a decade! The 6 units are spread out in five single story bungalows with attractive landscaping. It has a total of ±5,230SF living space on a large R3 ±16,466 square foot lot. It offers an excellent unit mix of ALL 2bedroom+1bathroom – each unit is averaging ±870SF in size. Each unit has an excellent layout with living room, separate dining room, original hardwood floors, custom paint colors, extensive crown moldings, wall panels, windows A/C, tiled kitchen flooring and tiled bathroom, and ceiling fans in bedrooms. Each unit has washer/dryer hookups (laundry machines were provided for some units). The property is listed under national register of historic places. Each unit is separately metered for gas and electric and the property has copper plumbing and updated electrical wiring (completed more than a decade ago). The exterior was recently painted. Parking is provided by 2 detached car garages in the back – each unit gets 1 garage parking space; zero soft story retrofit required. All tenants except 1 in this community are long time tenants that are on month to month and are due for rent increases (AB1482 – 5%+CPI). Additional significant rental upside can be realized when units turn in the future. The property is located just a block away from Lake Ave and within walking distance to myriad of shopping and other amenities on Lake Ave and Colorado Blvd. It is within minutes from Old Town Pasadena, Rose Bowl, The Paseo on Colorado, museums, theaters, entertainments, groceries, cafes, shops, and other fantastic amenities in Pasadena. It has an excellent demographics of $103,130 average household income within a 1-mile radius. The property has superb access to FWY 210 and 110 and offers an easy commute to additional employment centers of downtown Los Angeles and adjacent cities of Burbank and Glendale via 134 Freeway. It is minutes away from FWY 110 that connect to Downtown Los Angeles.

Listed by Handoko Chen | BRE #01749321 | GIG Real Estate Inc.
Last checked: 13 minutes ago | Last updated: June 7th, 2022 | Source CRMLS | DOM: 9

Home details

Lot Sq. Ft
16,466
HOA Dues
$0/mo
Year built
1927
Garage
6 Car
Property Type:
Apartment
Status
Sold
MLS#
AR21199709
City
Pasadena
County
Los Angeles
Time on Site
976 days
Multi-Family Unit Breakdown
Unit Mix Summary
  • Total # of Units: 6
  • Total # of Buildings: 5
  • # of Electric Meters: 7
  • # of Gas Meters: 6
  • # of Water Meters: 1
Unit Breakdown 1
  • # of Units: 6
  • # of Beds: 2
  • # of Baths: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Garaged Attached? No
  • Furnishing: Unfurnished
  • Total Rent: $0
Multi-Family Income/Expense Information
Property Income and Analysis
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: --
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $0
  • Net Operating Income: $0
  • Gross Operating Income: $0
  • Vacancy Allowance: $0
Annual Expense Breakdown
  • Total Operating Expense: $0
  • Electric: $0
  • Trash: $0
  • Insurance: $0
  • Professional Management: $0
  • Water/Sewer: $0

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Property Details for 638 N Mar Vista Ave

Interior Features
Cooling Information
  • Has Cooling
  • Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating Information
  • Has Heating
  • Wall Furnace
Laundry Information
  • Has Laundry
  • Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Fireplace Information
  • No Fireplace
  • None
Room Information
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry, Living Room
Kitchen Information
  • Has Appliances
  • Gas Range
Interior Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Levels: One
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • No Pool
  • Pool Features: None
Lot Details / Garage and Parking
Parking/Garage Information
  • # of Garage Spaces: 6
  • # of Parking Spaces: 6
  • Has Parking
  • Parking Features: Assigned
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: 31-35 Units/Acre, Front Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Level, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Common Interest: Community Apartment
Property Information
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Total # of Units: 6
  • Parcel Number: 5739006013
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property is Attached
Homeowners Association, Utilities, Taxes / Assessments
Homeowners Association
  • Is Not Part of Association
Utilities Information
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Connected
Assessment Information
  • Has Assessments
  • Assessments: Buyer to Verify
Location / Neighborhood
Location Information
  • Directions: One block west of Lake Ave, cross street is Orange Grove Blvd
Neighborhood Information
  • Community Features: Suburban
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Sale History for 638 N Mar Vista Ave

Last leased for $2,300 on June 6th, 2022
  • June, 2022

  • Jun 6, 2022

    Date

    Leased

    CRMLS: AR22115374

    $2,300

    Price

  • May 30, 2022

    Date

    Active

    CRMLS: AR22115374

    $2,300

    Price

  • Listing provided courtesy of CRMLS

    Beautiful single-story front-unit bungalow with excellent layout of 2 bedrooms/1 bthroom, living room, dining room, remodeled kitchen/bathroom, own laundry hook-up. Extensive crown moldings, wall panels, window A/C, ceiling fan light, tiled kitchen floor/counter-tops and tiled bathroom. This place is located in the Pasadena just a block from Bungalow Heaven area, a mile from Old Town Pasadena, blocks away from Lake Ave. and Pasadena City College. Its superb access to Fwy 210, Fwy 110 offers easy commute to downtown L.A., Glendale and Burbank via Fwy 134. Must see to appreciate!

  • September, 2021

  • Sep 16, 2021

    Date

    Active

    CRMLS: AR21199709

    $2,400,000

    Price

  • February, 2011

  • Feb 2, 2011

    Date

    Sold (Public Records)

    Public Records

    $1,250,000

    Price

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Tax History for 638 N Mar Vista Ave

Assessed Value (2020): $1,464,335
Year Land Value Improved Value Assessed Value
2020 $878,602 $585,733 $1,464,335

Home Value Compared to the Market

This property vs the competition

638 N Mar Vista Ave sold on October 14, 2021 for 92% higher than the current median sold price for the city of Pasadena which is $1,250,000. The median sold price per/sqft for Pasadena is $763 and this home is sold at $458.89 per/sqft which puts the price per square foot 39.86% lower than the current median sale per square foot for the city of Pasadena.

About 638 N Mar Vista Ave

Detailed summary of property

638 N Mar Vista Ave is a apartment that recently sold in Pasadena, CA 91106. This apartment offered 12 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, roughly 5,230 living square feet, and sits on an approximately 16,466 square foot lot. 638 N Mar Vista Ave was first listed on ArdentRealEstateGroup.com on September 16, 2021. The homeowner sold the property for $2,400,000. Home in Pasadena are selling for a median price of $1,250,000 and a median price per square foot of $763. Based on Ardent Real Estate Group's Pasadena Market Data, this home is sold 92% higher than the current median priced home. Local homes that are currently for sale include 221 S Avenue 19, 1818 N Broadway and 2642 Queen St. While the average home in Pasadena, CA is selling in 51 days, 638 N Mar Vista Ave has a days on market of 9 days. There are currently 278 homes for sale in the Pasadena real estate market and 169 of them are single family homes while 83 of them are condos and 26 are townhomes. For more information on this home for sale at 638 N Mar Vista Ave Pasadena, CA 91106 contact Ardent Real Estate Group and we will put you in touch with one of our Pasadena agents.

Public Facts for 638 N Mar Vista Ave

Public county record property details
Beds
10
Baths
6
Year built
1927
Sq. Ft.
5,230
Lot Size
16,506
Stories
--
Type
Apartment House (5+ Units)
Pool
No
Spa
No
County
Los Angeles
Lot#
12
APN
5739-006-013

The source for these homes facts are from public records.

91106 Real Estate Sale History (Last 30 days)

Last 30 days of sale history and trends
Median List Price
$1,350,000
Median List Price/Sq.Ft.
$777
Median Sold Price
$830,000
Median Sold Price/Sq.Ft.
$672
Total Inventory
46
Median Sale to List Price %
89.73%
Avg Days on Market
28
Loan Type
Conventional (18.18%), FHA (0%), VA (0%), Cash (36.36%), Other (27.27%)

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