526 N Madison Ave Pasadena, CA 91101
Northwest Pasadena NeighborhoodEstimated payment $9,884/month
Highlights
- Property is near public transit
- Lawn
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Bungalow
About This Home
1 unit may be delivered vacant (back house - 2bed unit) - 4 Single-story Bungalows several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, Large ±13k SF Lot, highly desirable layout, Easy to Rent and Manage, Clear ADUs Upside (4 ADUs), 2 units upgraded. 526-532 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. 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 one (1) x 2bedroom+1bathroom and three (3) 1bedroom+1bathroom units, which makes it very easy to rent and manage. The property was built in 1940, has a total of ±3,326 SF building size (Average unit size is 830SF/unit) and is situated on a large ±13,185 SF lot. Each unit is charming with original hardwood flooring, ceiling fans, plenty of built in cabinets, tiled kitchen and bathroom, and in-unit laundry hookups. The front 1 bedroom unit #532 was recently leased for $2450/month. Two units (#532 and #530) have been upgraded with brand new kitchen and updated bathroom. Parking is provided via detached 3 car garages and 1 open space in the back. Each unit has individual water heaters and separately metered 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.
Listing Agent
Growth Investment Group Pasade Brokerage Email: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com License #01749321 Listed on: 04/08/2026
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 13,185 Sq Ft Lot
- No Common Walls
- West Facing Home
- Rectangular Lot
- Level Lot
- Lawn
Parking
- 1 Open Parking Space
- 3 Car Garage
- Detached Carport Space
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Assigned Parking
Home Design
- Quadruplex
- Bungalow
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Cosmetic Repairs Needed
- Raised Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3,326 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Gas Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- 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
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 5
- Assessor Parcel Number 5731006010
- $591 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 $100
- Gardener Expense $2,700
- Insurance Expense $4,167
- Maintenance Expense $2,797
- Trash Expense $2,508
- Water Sewer Expense $2,245
- New Taxes Expense $17,370
- Operating Expense $34,192
- Gross Income $95,581
- Net Operating Income $61,389
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 | $18,717 | $1,549,362 | $1,162,022 | $387,340 |
| 2024 | $17,782 | $1,518,984 | $1,139,238 | $379,746 |
| 2023 | $17,632 | $1,489,200 | $1,116,900 | $372,300 |
| 2022 | $1,995 | $80,335 | $27,922 | $52,413 |
| 2021 | $1,914 | $78,761 | $27,375 | $51,386 |
| 2020 | $924 | $77,955 | $27,095 | $50,860 |
| 2019 | $917 | $76,427 | $26,564 | $49,863 |
| 2018 | $920 | $74,930 | $26,044 | $48,886 |
| 2016 | $879 | $72,023 | $25,034 | $46,989 |
| 2015 | $866 | $70,942 | $24,658 | $46,284 |
| 2014 | $893 | $69,553 | $24,175 | $45,378 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 04/08/26 | For Sale | $1,550,000 | -- | $466 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $8,400,000 | Stewart Title Guaranty Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $799,577 | New Conventional |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: AR26075990
APN: 5731-006-013
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