One of the best locations in Pasadena (south of Cordova St and north of Del Mar Blvd); Strategically located only a block south of Pasadena Playhouse District, several blocks South of OLD TOWN PASADENA, and within walking distance to Pasadena Convention Center and Lake Ave shopping district – including recently opened Erewhon market on Lake Ave, this community offers superb location and amenities to tenants. Walk Score 89, Bike Score 82.
The property is a two-story garden style apartment that has been extensively remodeled. The current owner did not take any shortcut in completing major capital improvements such as brand-new roof (2022), parking soft story retrofit, new asphalt driveway, fully upgraded 14 units with high-end upgrades and brand-new plumbing, brand new landscaping, new exterior paint, updated gate, new high-end Butterfly entry system (intercom + camera for package delivery), new mailboxes, new hand railing system, new irrigation system and other significant improvements. With the major capital improvements completed, this offering provides plug-and-play easy to manage apartment in an amazing location.
The property was built in 1951 with a center courtyard layout and spacious units. It has a large living space of ±17,570 SF (per assessor) and sits on a large ±19,986 HIGH Density R4/RM-48 lot. Due to its high-density zoning, by law the lot can support up to 22 units before any bonus density which translates to prospective junior ADU in the future. It offers a good unit mix of eighteen (18) large 1bedroom+1bathroom, and three (3) spacious studio units.
Fourteen out of 21 units have been fully upgraded. Fourteen units were upgraded high end finishes such as: brand new plumbing in the unit, wide plank flooring, smooth ceiling, recessed lighting, brand new kitchen with quartz countertops and modern cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, brand new bathroom with glass sliding doors, stacked-up laundry machine, and mini-split A/C system. Each unit has an individual water heater and separately metered for electricity and gas. There is an in-place RUBS system for new leases.
Parking is provided via a combination of tuck-under parking and a detached carport. There is a total of 21 spaces providing 1 parking per unit. There is an additional shared laundry room for the community, and a storage room for the owner.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Han Chen DRE #01749321 han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com,
Growth Investment Group Pasade
Price cut: $180K (5/30)
$8,800,000
239 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
18beds
21baths
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Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1951
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What's special
Brand new plumbingNew exterior paintModern cabinetryNew mailboxesHigh-end upgradesBrand new landscapingUpdated gate
- 87 days
- on Zillow |
- 158 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 29, 2025 at 05:18pm
Listing Provided by:
Han Chen DRE #01749321 han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com,
Growth Investment Group Pasade
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: AR25053688
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 18
- Bathrooms: 21
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Common Area, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 20
- Parking features: Assigned, Asphalt, Covered, Detached Carport, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 8
- Carport spaces: 12
- Covered spaces: 20
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 5734010003
- Zoning: PSR4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Urban, Valley, Park
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 3/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Total actual rent: 46031
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
- Road surface type: Paved
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