112 Mar Vista Ave Pasadena, CA 91106
Playhouse Village NeighborhoodHighlights
- Peek-A-Boo Views
- Property is near public transit
- Corner Lot
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Lawn
About This Home
Prime 10-unit Value-add several blocks from CALTECH and PCC, 5.25% In-place CAP Rate in Class A Location, Very Well-maintained with no known deferred maintenance, Easy to Manage and Rent, Corner lot on Union St, Walkscore 94, 1 unit is vacant and can be delivered vacant. 112 N Mar Vista, a very well-maintained property in an excellent location only several blocks away from CALTECH and Pasadena City College. With a walk score of 94 and proximity to many amenities in the area including Lake Ave District and Old Town Pasadena and flurries of restaurants along Colorado Blvd, this community offers an ease of management and easy to rent investment. Offered at an attractive 5.25% CAP Rate, this investment presents an excellent opportunity for savvy investors to buy a very well-located apartment with no known deferred maintenance and excellent in-place rents. The property was built in 1959 and situated on southeast corner of Mar Vista Ave and Union St. It has a total of ±6,920SF building size and is situated on a large ±8,744SF R4 lot. It has small lawn in the front with side paver stone courtyard that provides easy access to units. The roof is in excellent condition, all the windows have been upgraded, and the property has updated exterior paint. It offers an excellent unit mix of two (2) 2-bedroom+1-bathroom, and eight (8) 1-bedroom+1-bathroom units. Approximately 8 out of 10 of the units have had upgrades with updated kitchen, updated flooring and updated bathroom (buyer to verify). The units are spacious and bright with updated dual pane windows throughout. One unit is vacant and can be delivered vacant There are 9 parking spaces provided by carports in the back – there is no soft story retrofit required. Parking is secured by an automatic parking gate. There is a shared laundry room with seller’s own machines. Each unit is separately metered for gas and electricity.
Listing Agent
Growth Investment Group Pasade Brokerage Email: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com License #01749321 Listed on: 01/24/2026
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1959 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 8,736 Sq Ft Lot
- Two or More Common Walls
- West Facing Home
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Level Lot
- Lawn
- Value in Land
Property Views
- Peek-A-Boo
- Mountain
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Apartment
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 6,920 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Double Pane Windows
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Parking
- 9 Parking Spaces
- 9 Detached Carport Spaces
- Parking Available
- Assigned Parking
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Suburban Location
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Wall Furnace
- Standard Electricity
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 20
- Assessor Parcel Number 5738013030
- $2,154 per year additional tax assessments
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- 10 Units
- Valley
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Building Details
- 10 Leased Units
- Rent Control
- 11 Separate Electric Meters
- 11 Separate Gas Meters
- 1 Separate Water Meter
- Gardener Expense $1,500
- Insurance Expense $11,451
- Maintenance Expense $2,500
- Trash Expense $3,120
- Water Sewer Expense $6,900
- New Taxes Expense $42,584
- Operating Expense $73,484
- Gross Income $281,280
- Net Operating Income $202,171
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,599 | $2,553,923 | $1,111,706 | $1,442,217 |
| 2024 | $29,599 | $2,503,847 | $1,089,908 | $1,413,939 |
| 2023 | $29,356 | $2,454,753 | $1,068,538 | $1,386,215 |
| 2022 | $28,360 | $2,406,622 | $1,047,587 | $1,359,035 |
| 2021 | $27,205 | $2,359,435 | $1,027,047 | $1,332,388 |
| 2019 | $26,199 | $2,290,429 | $996,585 | $1,293,844 |
| 2018 | $26,674 | $2,245,539 | $977,045 | $1,268,494 |
| 2016 | $25,816 | $2,157,406 | $939,106 | $1,218,300 |
| 2015 | $25,530 | $2,125,000 | $925,000 | $1,200,000 |
| 2014 | $17,195 | $1,383,435 | $846,369 | $537,066 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2026 01/24/26 | For Sale | $3,850,000 | -- | $556 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: AR26017573
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