148 N Mar Vista Avenue
Pasadena, CA, 91106 $ 4,100,000
Bedrooms-- Baths3.0 Sq 7,450 Monthly Estimate*
$ 28,318
Listed by Eric Chen, CB RICHARD ELLIS, eric.chen@cbre.com
for $4,100,000 with 3 full baths. This 7,450 square foot home was built in 2009 on a lot size of 0.1993.
We are pleased to present the unique opportunity to acquire 148 N Mar Vista Avenue, five individually-parceled condos, in the highly coveted city of Pasadena. Situated on a meticulously landscaped ±8,682 square foot lot with a total building area of ±7,450 square feet, the property was built in 2009 and offers relatively low maintenance, making it highly attractive to long-term investors and buyers seeking the flexibility to sell each unit individually. The five-unit asset sits south of Interstate 210 and a few blocks from Colorado Boulevard, offering convenient access to grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and specialty retail, including Target, Apple Store, Vroman’s Bookstore, and Urth Café. Mar Vista Avenue features a unit mix of one 3-bedroom/3-bathroom and four 3-bedroom/3.5-bathroom two-story, townhouse-style residences, with a generous average unit size of ±1,496 square feet. Built in 2009, the community is meticulously maintained and offers a well-appointed amenity package designed for comfort and convenience. Interior features include open-concept kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, in-unit stackable washers and dryers, primary suites with double vanities, and spacious private patios and balconies. The community provides residents with a gated entry, a courtyard with seating area, lush landscaping, a subterranean parking garage, an elevator, two stairwells, and ample street parking. The property’s location is a significant driver of value, situated within walking distance to Pasadena City College and near Lake Metro Rail Station on the Metro A Line, with direct light rail service to Downtown Los Angeles. Residents are just minutes from the Pasadena Playhouse District, Old Pasadena, The Shops on Lake Avenue, and Paseo Colorado, with easy access to the 210, 134, 110, 2, and 5 Freeways. Within 20 miles are the Huntington Library, Rose Bowl, Dodger Stadium, Santa Anita Park, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles Zoo, Hollywood Bowl, and Universal Studios, offering a unique blend of urban accessibility and recreation. 148 N Mar Vista Avenue is a stable, newly built asset in Pasadena’s high-demand submarket. Whether for a 1031 Exchange buyer, a first-time investor, or a seasoned investor, this offering of five prime condos provides long-term stability and significant growth potential underpinned by strong economic and demographic fundamentals.
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FeaturesGeneralSewer Public Sewer
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Zoning PSR4
Garage Spaces 9
Pool Features None
Year Built 2009
Stories Count 2
Levels Two
Property Subtype Condominium
Gross Income 197435
Community Features Curbs Foothills Sidewalks
Additional Parcels Description 5738-014-029 5738-014-030 5738-014-031 5738-014-032
County Los Angeles
Net Operating Income 114392
Operating Expense 77120
Insurance Expense 3893
New Construction false
Property Type Residential Income
HOA true
MaintenanceExpense 3750
Garage Y/N true
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Directions Merge onto I-210W Exit Allen Ave Turn Left on Allen Ave Turn Right onto E Walnut St Turn Left onto Mar Vista Ave
City Pasadena
Entry Location 1
Senior Community Y/N false
Number Of Units Total 5
MLS Area 645 - Pasadena (NW)
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 8682
Number of Units Leased 5
Listing Terms Cash Cash to New Loan
Spa Features None
Property Attached Y/N true
Land Lease Y/N false
Trash Expense 0
Water Sewer Expense 5130
Additional Parcels Y/N true
Rent Control Y/N true
Building Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Tax Lot 1
Total Actual Rent 196560
Property Sub Type Additional Condominium
Taxes 46404
Cap Rate 2.79
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InteriorFireplace Features None
Total Stories 2
Common Walls 1 Common Wall
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N false
Laundry Features Stacked
Entry Level 1
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ExteriorParking Features Underground
Lot Features 2-5 Units/Acre
Water Source Public
Total Parking 9
Lot Size Area 8682
Number of Buildings 3
Spa false
Building Area Total 7450
Lot Size Acres 0.1993
Private Pool false
Lot Size Source Assessor
Number of Separate Water Meters 5
Number of Separate Gas Meters 5
Number of Separate Electric Meters 5
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* Excluded FeaturesAffordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $28,318
- Monthly Property Taxes
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- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 7.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 10/9/2026 | $4,100,000 | | Listed Price |