999 Cordova St Pasadena, CA 91106
Playhouse Village NeighborhoodEstimated payment $15,821/month
Highlights
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Blair High School Rated A-
- Private Yard
- Laundry Room
About This Home
Exceptional multifamily investment with ADU/redevelopment opportunity at 999 Cordova Street (aka 153 S. Catalina Avenue) in the City of Pasadena, California. With its rare large lot size of +/-12,171 SF in one of Pasadena's most sought-after neighborhoods at the intersection of Cordova Street and Catalina Avenue, the property presents an extraordinary opportunity to either redevelop ADU units, or redevelopment the entire property to up to 27 multifamily units with its CD-MU-N Zoning and leveraging the State of California's AB 2345 density bonus (Buyer verify). With its phenomenal location, the property is just minutes' walk from the South Lake Avenue commercial district, Old Town Pasadena, the Paseo shopping center, Caltech, Pasadena City College, and the Metro Gold Line. Tenants enjoy walkable access to a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options, as well as close proximity to major employers.Therefore, the large +/-12,171 SF lot size may allow 18 units by right (Buyer verify). The investor/developer can benefit from the property's strong current income with rental upside from its existing 8 units.This meticulously maintained and professionally managed property features eight (8) existing 1 Bed / 1 Bath units with ample carport and street parking and attractive mid-century architectural charm. Some units have wood flooring and some have carpet. New electrical subpanels were installed in all eight units in 2025, and new exterior painting in 2023. The onsite laundry room generates additional income.Contact listing agents for Offering Memorandum. Buyer to verify all information herein. Broker/Agent and Seller does not guarantee its accuracy. Drive-by only, please do not walk on the property or disturb the tenants.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- Two or More Common Walls
- Landscaped
- No Sprinklers
- Private Yard
- Front Yard
- Value in Land
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Apartment
Interior Spaces
- 4,316 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
Parking
- 7 Parking Spaces
- 7 Carport Spaces
- Parking Available
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Wall Furnace
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1,2
- Assessor Parcel Number 5735027033
Community Details
Building Details
- 8 Leased Units
- Rent Control
- 8 Separate Electric Meters
- 8 Separate Gas Meters
- 1 Separate Water Meter
- Fuel Expense $172
- Gardener Expense $2,100
- Insurance Expense $4,000
- Maintenance Expense $5,661
- Other Expense $1,140
- Professional Management Expense $6,323
- Trash Expense $3,443
- Water Sewer Expense $3,699
- New Taxes Expense $27,112
- Operating Expense $56,803
- Gross Income $145,150
- Net Operating Income $84,713
Additional Features
- 8 Units
- Laundry Facilities
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/05/2025 06/05/25 | For Sale | $2,400,000 | -- | $556 / Sq Ft |
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-22624

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