$6,800,000

308 Pasadena Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030

Estimated payment $41,227/month

3 Beds
2 Baths
9,990 Sq Ft
$681 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Arroyo Vista Elementary Rated A+
  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

20-unit Value-add in South Pasadena (NO LOCAL Rent Control), Walk to Arroyo Seco Golf Course and Mission Street Downtown District, Prime Large R3 Lot with ADU Potential, South Pasadena School District, Exceptional Demographics. A premier 20-unit value-add investment opportunity in the highly coveted city of South Pasadena. Renowned for its high barriers to entry and exceptionally limited multifamily inventory, South Pasadena offers investors a rare chance to acquire a substantial footprint in a top-tier Southern California submarket with No Local Rent Control (under CA AB1482). Strategically located a block from the Arroyo Seco Golf Course and within walking distance to the vibrant Mission Street Downtown District, the property provides tenants with unparalleled access to premium shopping, dining, and community amenities along Mission Street and Fair Oaks Avenue. The surrounding area boasts exceptional demographics, including an average household income exceeding $178,928 within a one-mile radius, and falls within the prestigious South Pasadena Unified School District. Built in 1953, this distinct Mid-Century Modern garden-style community features a well-manicured front lawn and strong curb appeal. The 9,990 SF building rests on an expansive 21,008 SF R3-zoned lot, presenting significant potential for future ADU development. It has a sparkling and fenced swimming pool, and offers a highly desirable unit mix consisting of two (2) 2-bedroom/1-bathroom unit and eighteen (18) 1-bedroom/1-bathroom units. Each unit has individual water heater. The fully upgraded units have new flooring throughout, new kitchen with new cabinets and quartz countertops, new bathroom with tiled wall, and so much more. Current ownership has successfully proven the value-add concept by fully upgrading 15 units with high-end finishes, including new flooring, modern kitchens and bathrooms, and dual-pane windows throughout. The remaining five classic units provide a clear and actionable path for the new owner to capture significant rental upside. The property is gated, separately metered for electricity and gas, and includes 20 on-site parking spaces in the rear, alongside a seller-owned community laundry facility. Strategically situated on a quiet stretch of Pasadena Ave just off Mission St, the property offers a highly walkable, community-centric lifestyle. Residents steps from the Mission Street Downtown District and the Arroyo Seco Golf Course, etc.

Listing Agent

Han Widjaja-Chen

Growth Investment Group Pasade Brokerage Email: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com License #01749321 Listed on: 03/12/2026

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $74,774

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Density is 31-35 Units/Acre
  • 5313011005

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Raised Foundation
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 9,990 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Views of Hills
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 20 Parking Spaces
  • 19 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 32
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5313011004
  • $6,523 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 20 Units
  • Valley

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Building Details

  • 20 Leased Units
  • 21 Separate Electric Meters
  • 21 Separate Gas Meters
  • 1 Separate Water Meter
  • Gardener Expense $2,800
  • Insurance Expense $11,533
  • Maintenance Expense $8,200
  • Pool Expense $1,800
  • Professional Management Expense $19,236
  • Trash Expense $6,800
  • Water Sewer Expense $30,470
  • New Taxes Expense $74,774
  • Operating Expense $168,787
  • Gross Income $480,912
  • Net Operating Income $302,507

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$74,774

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.48 Acres

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Professional Management Expense: 19236.00
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 30470.00
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Gardener Expense: 2800.00
  • Parcel Number: 5313011004
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Quartz Counters, Copper Plumbing Partial, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood, Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 680.68

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Foundation: Raised
  • View: Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Pool Expense: 1800.00
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 19.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 20.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Expense: 6800.00
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Community Apartment
  • Community Features: Valley, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: 5313011005
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 31-35 Units/Acre, Level with Street, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Level, Near Public Transit, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21008.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4823

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Gas, Electricity

Multi Family

  • Gross Income: 480912.00
  • Gross Operating Income: 471294.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 480912.00
  • Insurance Expense: 11533.00
  • Laundry Equipment Own Lease: Own
  • Laundry Income: 4800.00
  • Lot Size Area: 21008.0000 Square Feet
  • Maintenance Expense: 8200.00
  • Net Operating Income: 302507.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 21
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 21
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number Of Units Leased: 20
  • Number Of Units Total: 20
  • Number With Disposal: 20
  • Number With Range: 20
  • Number With Refrigerator: 15
  • Operating Expense: 168787.00
  • Operating Expense Percent: 4.00
  • Rent Control: No
  • Total Actual Rent: 39676.00
  • Total Expenses: 168787.00

Tax Info

  • New Taxes Expense: 74774.00
  • Tax Lot: 32
  • Tax Annual Amount: 74774.00
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 6523.00

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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 $62,871 $4,976,087 $2,241,973 $2,734,114
2024 $62,871 $4,878,517 $2,198,013 $2,680,504
2023 $61,618 $4,782,861 $2,154,915 $2,627,946
2022 $60,269 $4,689,080 $2,112,662 $2,576,418
2021 $59,244 $4,597,138 $2,071,238 $2,525,900
2020 $11,036 $432,565 $147,892 $284,673
2019 $10,908 $424,151 $144,993 $279,158
2018 $10,427 $415,901 $142,150 $273,751
2016 $9,733 $396,514 $136,631 $259,883
2015 $9,546 $390,559 $134,579 $255,980
2014 $9,591 $382,909 $131,943 $250,966
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/12/2026 03/12/26 For Sale $6,800,000 -- $681 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR26054584

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
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