NOT LISTED FOR SALE

601 E California Blvd Unit 302 Pasadena, CA 91106

Madison Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $660,000 - $713,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
988 Sq Ft
1.11 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 29, 2025

Last sale price $675,000 $683 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,824 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops
  • No Units Above
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

Looking for a safe, smart, and convenient place to call home? This top-floor 2-bed, 2-bath condo in Pasadena's highly coveted Madison Heights neighborhood offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and long-term investment potential. Set in a quiet 34-unit complex with a charming heritage-style courtyard, this unit feels like a true urban sanctuary. Tucked away on the third and top floor, Unit 302 features vaulted ceilings, a serene private deck shaded by a mature coral tree, and peaceful treetop views--ideal for studying, relaxing, or hosting visiting family. The freshly updated interior includes new luxury vinyl plank flooring, central A/C, a fireplace, open living/dining area, and a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range, and sleek countertops. The primary suite includes an en-suite bath with large closets, while both bathrooms are updated with designer finishes. Enjoy in-unit laundry, ample storage, and two gated tandem parking spaces --everything needed for stress-free living in one of Pasadena's most sought after neighborhoods. Location is everything: just minutes from Caltech, PCC, Old Town Pasadena, and South Lake Avenue's shopping and dining corridor--including two Trader Joe's, Peet's Coffee, multiple fitness studios, and more. Quick access to major freeways makes weekend getaways or commutes from this bedroom community a breeze. Whether you're securing a safe, walkable home base for your student or looking ahead to future rental income, this low-maintenance condo is a smart and stylish choice in the heart of Pasadena.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Gibson

COMPASS Brokerage Email: kathy@kathygibson.com License #01098628 Listed on: 07/15/2025

COMPASS

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • No Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $583 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Upgraded Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 4636
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5734019080
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 33 Units
  • Casa Torre Association, Phone Number (818) 349-2991
  • J & N Realty Property Mgmt HOA

Amenities

  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

1.11 Acres

HOA Fees

$583 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, range, washer, dryer
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5734019080
  • Year Built: 1982
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 988.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Elevator
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 683.20
  • Room Type: Formal Entry, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Gym/Ex Room, Insurance, Water, Trash, Sewer, Pets Permitted, Recreation Room, Pet Rules
  • Association Fee: 583.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Casa Torre
  • Phone: 818-349-2991
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Park, Sidewalks
  • Association Management: J & N Realty Property Mgmt

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers None

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 33

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract: 40194
  • Tax Tract Number: 4636

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2025
Closed on
Aug 21, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kathy Gibson
COMPASS
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.43%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$687,643

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,643
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.35%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$537,950
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$149,693

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$675,000 Lawyers Title Company
-- None Available
-- None Available
$423,000 California Title Company
$420,000 California Counties Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $540,000
Previous Owner $130,000
Previous Owner $378,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $675,000 -3.4% $683 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $707 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

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 $6,408 $541,924 $373,073 $168,851
2024 $6,049 $531,299 $365,758 $165,541
2023 $5,995 $520,883 $358,587 $162,296
2022 $5,785 $510,670 $351,556 $159,114
2021 $5,548 $500,658 $344,663 $155,995
2019 $5,337 $485,810 $334,441 $151,369
2018 $5,452 $476,285 $327,884 $148,401
2016 $5,272 $457,792 $315,152 $142,640
2015 $5,213 $450,917 $310,419 $140,498
2014 $5,104 $442,085 $304,339 $137,746
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathy Gibson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kathy Gibson

    COMPASS

    (626) 639-1673

    7 in this area

    57 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-23256

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5734-019-080

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91101 Madison Heights

601 E California Blvd Unit 302, Pasadena, CA

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