$1,890,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
1 Bed
2 Baths
3,192 Sq Ft
7,749 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 29, 2026

$592 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Property is near park and public transit
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lawn

About This Home

As of May 2026

Prime 6-Unit Multifamily in Pasadena's Coveted Madison Heights – Walk Score 86, Steps from ArtCenter College of Design campus, Huntington Hospital, Whole Foods, Old Pasadena, and Metro Gold Line. 5% CAP Rate in an A-Class Location – Fantastic Demographics, Nearby many new Townhomes/Condominiums, 4 car garage prime for 2 ADUs, Many CAPEX Completed. 902 S Marengo Ave, a rare 6-unit multifamily gem in Pasadena's elite Madison Heights neighborhood. This property represents a rare "Value-Add" play in a Class-A location, offering a high 5% CAP rate with significant potential for further appreciation through ADU development and long-term improvements. This garden-style asset sits in an A-location, steps from ArtCenter College of Design, Whole Foods, Shake Shack, and a short walk to Old Pasadena's vibrant scene, the Pasadena Playhouse, and Metro Gold Line. With a Walk Score of 86, Fantastic Demographics of $163k in a-mile radius, and proven appeal to high-caliber tenants (including international ArtCenter students and Caltech professionals), it delivers effortless leasing and superior retention – most units rent to young pros seeking walkable luxury. Built in 1928 (fourplex) and 1956 (duplex) per online permits from city’s website, the 3,192 SF property on a 7,749 SF lot boasts timeless charm: high ceilings, abundant windows, original hardwoods in the front building, plus modern touches like mini-split HVAC, upgraded electrical, and recent exterior paint. Unit mix includes 4 x 1BD/1BA and 2 x large studios. Two units fully renovated with in-unit laundry; others feature targeted upgrades and share seller-owned machines. Overparked with 4 garages (ADU-ready), 2 carports, and open spaces; individually metered utilities streamline ops. The front building has a colonial architecture charm and consists of 4 units (2 x 1bed+1bath and 2 x Studio units). All 4 units have high ceiling, original hardwood floor, plenty of windows, mini-split HVAC, ceiling fans, tiled kitchen and bathroom. 1 unit has been fully upgraded with modern upgrades like newer flooring, new bathroom, new kitchen, and in-unit laundry. The back building was built in 1956 and consists of 2 x 1bed units. The bottom unit has been fully upgraded with new flooring, new kitchen, and in-unit laundry. It has large private backyard. The upstairs unit has a large private deck.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Han Widjaja-Chen

Growth Investment Group Pasade Brokerage Email: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com License #01749321 Listed on: 02/27/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Nwabuzor

Joseph Nwabuzor License #02039842

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,294

Year Built

  • Built in 1956 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,749 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Lawn
  • Value in Land

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Partial Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 3,192 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Storage
  • City Lights Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Freezer
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near park and 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 gas, electricity
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5720022006
  • $1,751 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Building Details

  • 6 Leased Units
  • Rent Control
  • 7 Separate Electric Meters
  • 7 Separate Gas Meters
  • 1 Separate Water Meter
  • Fuel Expense $853
  • Gardener Expense $1,170
  • Insurance Expense $7,143
  • Maintenance Expense $3,029
  • Trash Expense $4,667
  • Water Sewer Expense $2,361
  • New Taxes Expense $28,294
  • Operating Expense $51,289
  • Gross Income $164,880

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,294

Year Built

Built in 1956 | Remodeled

Lot Details

7,749 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 2361.00
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern, Colonial
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Gardener Expense: 1170.00
  • Parcel Number: 5720022006
  • Year Built: 1956
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Partially Furnished, Quartz Counters, Copper Plumbing Partial, Unfurnished, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 592.11

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised, Slab
  • View: City Lights
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Assigned, Carport, Private, Attached Carport, Uncovered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Freezer, Gas Oven
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Common Area, Washer Included, Dryer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Expense: 4667.00
  • 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: Valley, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Lot 6500-9999, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers Timer, Park Nearby, Lawn, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7749.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1779

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Gas, Electricity

Multi Family

  • Fuel Expense: 853.00
  • Gross Income: 164880.00
  • Insurance Expense: 7143.00
  • Laundry Equipment Own Lease: Own
  • Lot Size Area: 7749.0000 Square Feet
  • Maintenance Expense: 3029.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 7
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 7
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number Of Units Leased: 6
  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • Number With Disposal: 6
  • Number With Range: 6
  • Number With Refrigerator: 6
  • Rent Control: Yes
  • Total Expenses: 51289.00
  • Vacancy Allowance Rate: 2.00

Tax Info

  • New Taxes Expense: 28294.00
  • Taxes Percent: 1.20
  • Tax Annual Amount: 28294.00
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1751.00
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Sold $1,890,000 -14.1% $592 / Sq Ft
05/11/2026 05/11/26 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2026 02/27/26 For Sale $2,200,000 +23.6% $689 / Sq Ft
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Sold $1,780,000 -0.8% $558 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2021 05/24/21 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $562 / 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
2025 $22,642 $1,888,949 $1,273,449 $615,500
2024 $21,636 $1,851,912 $1,248,480 $603,432
2023 $21,456 $1,815,600 $1,224,000 $591,600
2022 $20,721 $1,780,000 $1,200,000 $580,000
2021 $10,647 $878,732 $487,309 $391,423
2020 $10,248 $869,723 $482,313 $387,410
2019 $10,266 $852,670 $472,856 $379,814
2018 $10,362 $835,952 $463,585 $372,367
2016 $10,010 $803,493 $445,585 $357,908
2015 $9,896 $791,424 $438,892 $352,532
2014 $9,726 $775,922 $430,295 $345,627
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR26043987

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
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