$755,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2022

227 S Madison Ave Unit 104 Pasadena, CA 91101

Playhouse Village Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,037 Sq Ft
$650/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$728 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gated Parking
  • Sauna
  • Blair High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of July 2025

Located in the highly desirable Pasadena Playhouse District is this single level corner unit with the largest patio in this small complex of only 17 units. The South facing exposure and the large private patio provide a light and airy feeling. Truly move in condition! Some of its stunning features include gorgeous hardwood floors, high ceilings, travertine fireplace, built-in cabinetry and recessed lighting. The large beautiful kitchen offers granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a mobile island. Both baths have been remodeled with elegant fixtures and finishes. The master suite offers a large walk-in closet customized for storage needs. A stackable washer and dryer are inside the unit. Well maintained complex offers: pool, spa, sauna, gym, rec room, elevator and gated subterranean parking with 2 tandem spaces. Central urban location on a tree-lined street with close proximity to Old Town Pasadena, South Lake Shopping District, Gold Line, Cal Tech and PCC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Giusy Mele-Brown

Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic License #01252230 Listed on: 03/06/2022

Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Zhang

Keller Williams Realty License #02131804

Keller Williams Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,906

Year Built

  • Built in 1982 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $650 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Tandem Covered Parking
  • Gated Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,037 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Paid

Additional Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Urban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 463601

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 17 Units
  • The Madison Owners Association, Phone Number (626) 795-3282
  • Beven & Brock HOA
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,906

Year Built

Built in 1982 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$650 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Canopy outdoor bed, table and chairs.
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1037.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Tandem
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, End Unit, No One Below
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 721.31
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Association, In Ground

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Garage, Gated, Subterranean, Tandem Covered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Stackable
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Recreation Room, Sauna, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee: 650.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: The Madison Owners Association
  • Phone: 626-795-3282
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Urban
  • Association Management: Beven & Brock

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 100.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0023

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 100.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 17

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 463601

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2022
Closed on
Mar 15, 2022
Sold by
Abundance Real Estate Llc
Bought by
Zhu Lin
Seller's Agent
Giusy Mele-Brown
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Zhang
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$748,000
Sold Price
$755,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
0.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.06%
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2021
Closed on
Jun 8, 2021
Sold by
Li Tonotong
Bought by
Abundance Real Estate Llc
Seller's Agent
Giusy Mele-Brown
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Buyer's Agent
Giusy Mele-Brown
COMPASS
Sold Price
$2,780

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2021
Closed on
Feb 23, 2021
Sold by
Bain Sheri
Bought by
Li Tongtong
Seller's Agent
Giusy Mele-Brown
Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
Buyer's Agent
Giusy Mele-Brown
COMPASS
Sold Price
$2,780

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2006
Sold by
Gussman Marvin and Gussman Madeline
Bought by
Polenz Mark J and Bain Sheri

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2006
Sold by
Forester Diane and Forester Bernard
Bought by
Friedman Gerald
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $755,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $660,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $555,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Accommodation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $0 New Conventional
Previous Owner $387,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $110,250 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Sold $780,000 +4.3% $752 / Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $748,000 -0.9% $721 / Sq Ft
05/05/2022 05/05/22 Sold $755,000 +0.9% $728 / Sq Ft
03/06/2022 03/06/22 For Sale $748,000 0.0% $721 / Sq Ft
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Rented $2,780 0.0% --
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Off Market $2,780 -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Price Changed $2,780 -13.1% $3 / Sq Ft
03/09/2021 03/09/21 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
03/08/2021 03/08/21 Sold $660,000 -1.2% $636 / Sq Ft
02/18/2021 02/18/21 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2021 02/12/21 For Sale $668,000 0.0% $644 / Sq Ft
02/02/2021 02/02/21 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2021 01/25/21 For Sale $668,000 -- $644 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $8,906 $785,501 $555,157 $230,344
2023 $8,831 $770,100 $544,272 $225,828
2022 $7,630 $673,200 $481,236 $191,964
2021 $7,148 $644,000 $492,000 $152,000
2020 $6,926 $644,000 $492,000 $152,000
2019 $7,079 $644,000 $492,000 $152,000
2018 $6,563 $570,000 $435,700 $134,300
2016 $5,930 $510,000 $389,800 $120,200
2015 $5,412 $462,000 $353,100 $108,900
2014 $5,401 $462,000 $353,100 $108,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Caren Chen

    Partner Real Estate

    (626) 667-0338

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Caren Chen
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  • F

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Farhad Ilderem

    First Alliance Realty

    (818) 968-5361

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Farhad Ilderem
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  • Giusy Mele-Brown

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Giusy Mele-Brown

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

    (626) 695-2312

    4 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Giusy Mele-Brown
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Leslie Zhang

    Keller Williams Realty

    (213) 610-3268

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Leslie Zhang
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  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lori McShane

    eXp Realty of California, Inc.

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-8528

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5734-010-041

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91101 Playhouse Village

227 S Madison Ave Unit 104, Pasadena, CA

This home is located at 227 S Madison Ave Unit 104, Pasadena, CA 91101 and is currently priced at $755,000, approximately $728 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 227 S Madison Ave Unit 104 is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including McKinley School, Blair High School, and The Waverly School.

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