1500 E Topeka St Pasadena, CA 91104
East Washington Village NeighborhoodEstimated payment $7,293/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Room
- Central Air
- Pasadena High School Rated A
- Accessible Parking
- Fenced
About This Home
Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Pasadena! This very attractive single-level duplex offers a rare chance to own two separate single-story homes on a spacious and desirable lot. Perfect for investors or owner-occupants, each unit comes with its own water, gas, and electrical meters--an uncommon and highly desirable setup.Situated on an almost 8,000 sq ft lot, the layout offers comfort, privacy, and flexibility. Front Home address 1500 E. Topeka: Beautifully updated with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this home features central air and heat, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, and granite countertops. Laundry hookups are conveniently located in the kitchen, plus a detached garage! Rear Home address 1498 E. Topeka: Offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, plus a bonus office room, California basement for extra storage and an attached garage, this unit is currently tenant occupied. This duplex is perfect for living in one unit while renting the other, providing excellent income potential. Located just minutes from Old Town Pasadena and close to shopping, dining, parks, and major transportation routes, this property offers a prime location combined with outstanding investment opportunities.
Listing Agent
COMPASS Brokerage Phone: (626) 926-1385 License #01878067 Listed on: 10/31/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 7,998 Sq Ft Lot
- No Common Walls
- Fenced
- No Sprinklers
Parking
- 4 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Single Garage Door
Home Design
- Duplex
- Raised Foundation
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,536 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Accessible Home Design
- Accessible Parking
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 5063
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- 2 Buildings
- 2 Units
Building Details
- Rent Control
- 2 Separate Electric Meters
- 2 Separate Gas Meters
- 2 Separate Water Meters
- Insurance Expense $1,646
- Trash Expense $1
- Operating Expense $150
- Gross Income $1,784
- Net Operating Income $1,688
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 | $12,691 | $1,124,879 | $785,293 | $339,586 |
| 2024 | $12,691 | $1,102,824 | $769,896 | $332,928 |
| 2023 | $12,584 | $1,081,200 | $754,800 | $326,400 |
| 2022 | $1,701 | $101,170 | $25,562 | $75,608 |
| 2021 | $1,636 | $99,187 | $25,061 | $74,126 |
| 2020 | $1,589 | $98,171 | $24,805 | $73,366 |
| 2019 | $1,588 | $96,247 | $24,319 | $71,928 |
| 2018 | $1,484 | $94,361 | $23,843 | $70,518 |
| 2016 | $1,407 | $90,699 | $22,918 | $67,781 |
| 2015 | $1,390 | $89,337 | $22,574 | $66,763 |
| 2014 | $1,381 | $87,588 | $22,132 | $65,456 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 10/31/25 | For Sale | $1,190,000 | 0.0% | $775 / Sq Ft |
| 06/25/2022 06/25/22 | Rented | $2,900 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/20/2022 06/20/22 | Off Market | $2,900 | -- | -- |
| 06/12/2022 06/12/22 | For Rent | $2,900 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,060,000 | Lawyers Title |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $795,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-24768
APN: 5850-010-011
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