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.
Under contract
Listing Provided by:
Tzu-ning Chang DRE #02028509 626-204-3300,
Keller Williams Realty,
Annie Deng DRE #02016963 626-833-8880,
COMPASS
$2,400,000
999 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA 91106
1beds
1baths
4,316sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1953
-- sqft lot
$2,438,900 Zestimate®
$556/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New exterior paintingLarge lot sizeWood flooring
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Listing updated: June 08, 2025 at 11:03am
Listing Provided by:
Tzu-ning Chang DRE #02028509 626-204-3300,
Keller Williams Realty,
Annie Deng DRE #02016963 626-833-8880,
COMPASS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-22624
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,316
- Total interior livable area: 4,316 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 7
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers None, Value In Land, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5735027033
- Zoning: CD-MU-N
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $556/sqft
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Total actual rent: 145150
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