$3,600,000

Estimated payment $22,780/month

Total Views 188
1 Bed
1 Bath
7,882 Sq Ft
$457 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Lawn
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

12-unit Value-add near Old Town Pasadena, Very Well Maintained, First Time for Sale Since 1984, Significant Rental Upside, Easy to Manage and Rent, Upgraded Electrical Panels, Carport Parking, Simple Unit Mix. Proforma CAP Rate 6.39%.

VILLA CATALINA - 530-540 N Catalina Ave, a 12-unit value-add apartment in a highly desirable location in the City of Pasadena, CA. These 2 properties have been very well maintained by current family who have owned it since 1984. The properties are located on a quiet residential street on Catalina Ave crossing Villa St, and only minutes away from most of City of Pasadena amenities such as Old Town Pasadena, Lake Ave Shopping District, Rose Bowl area, CALTECH and PCC. It is surrounded by other small apartments and single-family houses and has excellent demographics of ±$120,347 average household income in a 1-mile radius.

The properties consist of six-unit apartments each (530 and #540) making up the total of 12 units. They were built in 1953 and 1954, have a total building size of 7882 SF and sits on a large 18,683 SF total lot size (R3 zone – medium high-density). The property offers excellent curb appeal with well-manicured front lawn and center courtyard area. The front half of each property is a single-story layout (total 4 units) and the back half are 2 story apartments (total 8 units).

The unit mix is easy to manage and rent with all 1bedroom unit. Each unit is spacious and bright with an average unit size of 788SF (buyer to verify). Two front units have semi-private patio area. The ground floor units have original hardwood flooring, while 2nd floor units have carpet flooring. Each unit has through the wall A/C in living room and bedroom, ceiling fans, tiled kitchen, and tiled bathroom. All tenants are on month-to-month lease and current income is approximately 31% below market.

Each unit is separately metered for electricity and gas. Parking is provided by 12 carport spaces at the back (1 for each unit). There is no parking soft story retrofit required. Building is serviced by a shared laundry room (leased machines). The large lot size, R3 zoning (medium high density) and carport parking provide superb opportunity for new owner to add ADUs units in the back.

The property is located just two blocks away from Lake Ave and within walking distance to myriads of shopping and other amenities on Lake Ave and Colorado Blvd. It has an excellent demographics of $120,347 AHH income within a 1-mile radius.

Listing Agent

Han Widjaja-Chen

Growth Investment Group Pasade Brokerage Email: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com License #01749321 Listed on: 09/08/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Lawn
  • 5732012044

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Raised Foundation
  • Asbestos Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 7,882 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Leased Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 12 Parking Spaces
  • 12 Detached 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 13
  • Tax Tract Number 2233
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5732012045
  • $2,913 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Buildings
  • 12 Units
  • Valley

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Building Details

  • 12 Leased Units
  • Rent Control
  • 14 Separate Electric Meters
  • 14 Separate Gas Meters
  • 2 Separate Water Meters
  • Electric Expense $1,680
  • Fuel Expense $600
  • Gardener Expense $3,000
  • Insurance Expense $13,354
  • Maintenance Expense $9,000
  • Trash Expense $3,672
  • Water Sewer Expense $3,204
  • New Taxes Expense $39,420
  • Operating Expense $78,043
  • Gross Income $244,956
  • Net Operating Income $162,014

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • CapRate: 4.50
  • Other Phone Description: OFFICE
  • Other Phone Number: 6265944901
  • Price Per Unit: 300000
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System
  • View: No
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 3204.00
  • Zoning: PSR3
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Gardener Expense: 3000.00
  • Parcel Number: 5732012045
  • Year Built: 1954
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 456.74

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 12.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Detached Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 12.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Expense: 3672.00
  • 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: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: 5732012044
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Level, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18683.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4289

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas

Multi Family

  • Electric Expense: 1680.00
  • Fuel Expense: 600.00
  • Gross Income: 244956.00
  • Gross Multiplier: 14.70
  • Gross Operating Income: 240057.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 244956.00
  • Insurance Expense: 13354.00
  • Laundry Equipment Own Lease: Lease
  • Laundry Income: 2400.00
  • Lot Size Area: 18683.0000 Square Feet
  • Maintenance Expense: 9000.00
  • Net Operating Income: 162014.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 14
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 14
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 2
  • Number Of Units Leased: 12
  • Number Of Units Total: 12
  • Number Wall A C: 12
  • Number With Disposal: 12
  • Number With Range: 12
  • Operating Expense: 78043.00
  • Operating Expense Percent: 33.00
  • Rent Control: Yes
  • Total Actual Rent: 20213.00
  • Total Expenses: 78043.00
  • Vacancy Allowance: 4899
  • Vacancy Allowance Rate: 2.00

Tax Info

  • New Taxes Expense: 39420.00
  • Tax Census Tract: 4623.01
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Tract Number: 2233
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 2913.00

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Sale $3,600,000 -- $457 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR25202676

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)