$1,380,000
SOLD JAN 27, 2026
1 Bed
1 Bath
2,156 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$640 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Lawn
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of January 2026

4 Single-story Bungalows several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, Large ±12k SF Lot, 4 detached garage parking, Highly desirable layout, Easy to Rent and Manage. 514-520 N Madison Ave, a bungalow style 4-units Single story apartment in the City of Pasadena. Situated only several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, 2 blocks west of Los Robles Ave, and just within walking distance of many dining, shopping, and other attractions in Pasadena. It is situated on a quiet residential street surrounded by single family houses. This property is being sold together with 5 adjacent buildings to its north that are own by same seller – can be purchased together or individually (526 N Madison, 536 N Madison, 542 N Madison, 562 N Madison, and 570 N Madison). The property offers a highly desirable bungalow single-story layout (no adjoining walls) providing tenants with single family residential feel. It consists of 4 separate bungalows with a lush center courtyard/walkway providing serene atmosphere for the tenants. The unit mix is all 1bedroom+1bathroom, which makes it very easy to rent and manage. The property was built in 1937, has a total of ±2,156 SF building size and is situated on a large ±11,998 SF lot. Each unit is charming with original hardwood flooring, faux fireplace, plenty of built in cabinets, tiled kitchen and bathroom, and in-unit laundry hookups (seller provide laundry machine in 1 unit). The back unit (#520) has a large private backyard. Parking is provided via detached 4 car garages in the back. Each unit has individual water heaters and separately meters for electricity and gas. Each unit has its own laundry hookups. The property is in the highly desirable area of Pasadena just several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena. It is situated on a quiet tree-lined street and within minutes from the Gold Line and numerous additional shopping and dining options on Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue. Near Pasadena’s historic City Hall, it sits just minutes from the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena Community College, and the 210 and 110 Freeways, offering ease of access to neighboring cities and entertainment destinations in the region. Historic Old Pasadena’s charming storefronts house 200 shops plus a wide array of restaurants and night spots. The Pasadena Convention Center, Pacific Asia Museum, the historic Tournament of Roses house, and the Norton Simon Museum are minutes away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Han Widjaja-Chen

Growth Investment Group Pasade Brokerage Email: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com License #01749321 Listed on: 10/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

YULAN JIANG

Pinnacle Real Estate Group License #02108961

Pinnacle Real Estate Group

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,193

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • No Common Walls
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Lawn
  • Density is 16-20 Units/Acre

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Raised Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,156 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for electricity, gas
  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5731006009
  • $1,223 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 5 Buildings
  • 4 Units
  • Valley

Building Details

  • 4 Leased Units
  • Rent Control
  • 4 Separate Electric Meters
  • 4 Separate Gas Meters
  • 1 Separate Water Meter
  • Electric Expense $630
  • Gardener Expense $2,700
  • Insurance Expense $3,585
  • Maintenance Expense $3,000
  • Trash Expense $600
  • Water Sewer Expense $1,790
  • New Taxes Expense $16,193
  • Operating Expense $30,673
  • Gross Income $80,439
  • Net Operating Income $48,157

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,193

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 1790.00
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Gardener Expense: 2700.00
  • Parcel Number: 5731006009
  • Year Built: 1937
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 640.07

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Paved, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Expense: 600.00
  • 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: Suburban, Valley

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 16-20 Units/Acre, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Level, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11998.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2754

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas

Multi Family

  • Electric Expense: 630.00
  • Gross Income: 80439.00
  • Gross Operating Income: 78830.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 80439.00
  • Insurance Expense: 3585.00
  • Lot Size Area: 11998.0000 Square Feet
  • Maintenance Expense: 3000.00
  • Net Operating Income: 48157.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 4
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 4
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number Of Units Leased: 4
  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Number With Disposal: 4
  • Number With Range: 4
  • Operating Expense: 30673.00
  • Operating Expense Percent: 38.00
  • Rent Control: Yes
  • Total Actual Rent: 6703.00
  • Total Expenses: 30673.00
  • Vacancy Allowance Rate: 2.00

Tax Info

  • New Taxes Expense: 16193.00
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16193.00
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1223.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2025
Closed on
Jan 21, 2026
Sold by
Madison Park Pasadena Properties Llc
Bought by
Star888 Investment Llc
Seller's Agent
Han Widjaja-Chen
Growth Investment Group Pasade
Buyer's Agent
YULAN JIANG
Pinnacle Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,445,000
Sold Price
$1,380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-4.5%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
66.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2020
Sold by
Loesch William E and Klein Diane Loesch
Bought by
Loesch William E and Klein Diane Loesch
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,380,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/27/2026 01/27/26 Sold $1,380,000 -4.5% $640 / Sq Ft
01/15/2026 01/15/26 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2025 10/28/25 For Sale $1,445,000 -- $670 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $16,472 $1,437,934 $1,078,186 $359,748
2024 $16,472 $1,409,741 $1,057,046 $352,695
2023 $16,333 $1,382,100 $1,036,320 $345,780
2022 $1,792 $72,025 $25,381 $46,644
2021 $1,725 $70,614 $24,884 $45,730
2020 $850 $69,891 $24,629 $45,262
2019 $843 $68,522 $24,147 $44,375
2018 $846 $67,179 $23,674 $43,505
2016 $806 $64,571 $22,755 $41,816
2015 $972 $63,602 $22,414 $41,188
2014 $820 $62,357 $21,975 $40,382
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR25249218

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5731-006-009