Jennifer Gamble
Tower Agency
(951) 666-7294
46 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Pasadena
$1,160,000 Price
638 N Mar Vista Ave Pasadena, CA 91106
Northwest Pasadena Neighborhood
12
Beds
--
Baths
5,230
Sq Ft
0.38
Acre Lot
Highlights
- No Units Above
- 0.38 Acre Lot
- 1-Story Property
- Pasadena High School Rated A
About This Home
As of July 2026Bungalow-style six-unit apartment complex offers a great investment opportunity in the heart of Pasadena, California. The location is excellent, providing easy access to all the amenities of Old Town Pasadena. Each unit is a spacious two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with two parking spaces. The complex is conveniently located within a mile of the city center, ensuring a steady stream of income from long-term tenants. Most units have been recently updated to meet current standards. This is an ideal long-term investment opportunity for investors looking to generate cash flow.
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 16,511 Sq Ft Lot
- No Units Above
- 1 Common Wall
- Density is 6-10 Units/Acre
Home Design
- Apartment
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 5,230 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Laundry in unit
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 12 Bedrooms
- Unit 6 Bathroom: 0
- Unit 1 Bathroom: 0
- Unit 2 Bathroom: 0
- Unit 3 Bathroom: 0
- Unit 4 Bathroom: 0
- Unit 5 Bathroom: 0
Additional Features
- Exterior Lighting
- Septic Type Unknown
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 16
- Tax Tract Number 3019
- Assessor Parcel Number 5739006013
- $2,754 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- 3 Buildings
- 6 Units
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Building Details
- 6 Leased Units
- Rent Control
- 6 Separate Electric Meters
- 6 Separate Gas Meters
- 1 Separate Water Meter
- Gardener Expense $2,400
- Insurance Expense $5,000
- Trash Expense $1,800
- Water Sewer Expense $1,800
- Operating Expense $22,341
- Gross Income $170,280
- Net Operating Income $147,930
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 16, 2021
Closed on
Oct 7, 2021
Sold by
Karahadian Investments Llc
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Han Widjaja-Chen
GIG Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lina Zhang
RE/MAX Premier Properties
List Price
$2,400,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 8, 2010
Sold by
Winter Eric
Bought by
Karahadian Investments Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 28, 2006
Sold by
Watanabe Wendy Y
Bought by
Winter Eric
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 11, 1999
Sold by
Winter Eric
Bought by
Winter Eric and Watanabe Wendy Y
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Northwest Pasadena, CA
-
Jennifer Gamble
-
Amy Engler
Amy Engler
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
(424) 541-1946
59 Total Sales
2 in Northwest Pasadena
$695,000 Price Range
-
Behn Borhani
Behn Borhani
Keller Williams Realty Irvine
(949) 570-5251
43 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Pasadena
$850,000 Price
-
Nicola Speranta
Nicola Speranta
Compass
(323) 310-3215
100 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Pasadena
$650,000 Price
-
Max Gonzalez
Max Gonzalez
Buena Vista Realty
(323) 694-2948
62 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Pasadena
$716,600 Price
-
Tracy Macrum
Tracy Macrum
COMPASS
(213) 267-3143
26 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Pasadena
$673,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,400,000 | North American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,250,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Southland Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,400,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $1,050,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $600,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $575,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $136,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 07/10/26 | Sold | $2,500,000 | -3.1% | $478 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/04/2026 04/04/26 | For Sale | $2,580,000 | 0.0% | $493 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/06/2022 06/06/22 | Rented | $2,300 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 05/30/2022 05/30/22 | For Rent | $2,300 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 10/14/2021 10/14/21 | Sold | $2,400,000 | 0.0% | $459 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/06/2021 10/06/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/25/2021 09/25/21 | Off Market | $2,400,000 | -- | -- | |
| 09/16/2021 09/16/21 | For Sale | $2,400,000 | -- | $459 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,582 | $1,441,000 | $721,000 | $720,000 |
| 2025 | $16,582 | $1,234,000 | $617,000 | $617,000 |
| 2024 | $16,066 | $1,234,000 | $617,000 | $617,000 |
| 2023 | $28,885 | $2,448,000 | $1,224,000 | $1,224,000 |
| 2022 | $27,893 | $2,400,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 |
| 2021 | $17,443 | $1,479,505 | $887,704 | $591,801 |
| 2020 | $16,772 | $1,464,335 | $878,602 | $585,733 |
| 2019 | $16,810 | $1,435,624 | $861,375 | $574,249 |
| 2018 | $16,998 | $1,407,476 | $844,486 | $562,990 |
| 2016 | $16,434 | $1,352,824 | $811,695 | $541,129 |
| 2015 | $16,252 | $1,332,504 | $799,503 | $533,001 |
| 2014 | $15,945 | $1,306,403 | $783,842 | $522,561 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jenny Ma
JM
Seller's Agent in 2026
Jenny Ma
Sunny Realty Group, Inc.
(626) 241-2681
1 in this area
29 Total Sales
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Brian Vu
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Brian Vu
Equity Union
(818) 246-1099
1 in this area
3 Total Sales
-
Ching Louie
Seller's Agent in 2022
Ching Louie
Louie Properties, Inc.
(626) 214-8138
11 Total Sales
-
Han Widjaja-Chen
Seller's Agent in 2021
Han Widjaja-Chen
GIG Real Estate Inc.
(626) 594-4901
11 in this area
51 Total Sales
-
Lina Zhang
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Lina Zhang
RE/MAX
2 in this area
27 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: AR26072801
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