Listing Broker: CB RICHARD ELLIS
Listing Agent: Eric Chen
DRE #01954054: 01489184
626-757-5717
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 ...
+ Read More| Listing Id: | CV26220279 |
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| Property Type: | Residential Income |
| Status: | Active |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.1993 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| Year Built: | 2009 |
| Additional Parcels Description: | 5738-014-029, 5738-014-030, 5738-014-031, 5738-014-032 |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Building Area Units: | SquareFeet |
| Common Walls: | OneCommonWall |
| Cooling: | CentralAir |
| Entry Level: | 1 |
| Fireplace Features: | None |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Gross Scheduled Income: | $197,435 |
| Heating: | Central |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-09 |
| Lot Features: | TwoToFiveUnitsAcre |
| Lot Size Area: | 8682.0 |
| Lot Size Source: | Assessor |
| Maintenance Expense: | $3,750 |
| Net Operating Income: | $114,392 |
| New Taxes Expense: | $46,404 |
| Number Of Separate Electric Meters: | 5 |
| Number Of Separate Water Meters: | 5 |
| Number Of Units Leased: | 5 |
| Parking Features: | Underground |
| Pest Control Expense: | $3,444 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1462 |
| Property Attached?: | Yes |
| Rent Control?: | Yes |
| Spa Features: | None |
| State Or Province: | CA |
| Stories: | 2 |
| Total Actual Rent: | $196,560 |
| Vacancy Allowance Rate: | 3.0 |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Zoning: | PSR4 |
| Property Sub Type Additional: | Condominium |
| Country Subdivision: | 06037 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:06037:5738014027 |
| List Price: | $4,100,000 |
|---|---|
| Property Sub Type: | Condominium |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 8,682.0 |
| City: | Pasadena |
| County Or Parish: | Los Angeles |
| Postal Code: | 91106 |
| Number Of Units Total: | 5 |
| Additional Parcels?: | Yes |
| Building Area Total: | 7450.0 |
| Common Interest: | Condominium |
| Community Features: | Curbs, Foothills, Sidewalks |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| 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 |
| Elevation Units: | Feet |
| Entry Location: | 1 |
| Garage Spaces: | 9.0 |
| Gross Income: | $197,435 |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Insurance Expense: | $3,893 |
| Laundry Features: | Stacked |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToSell |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, CashToNewLoan |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.1993 |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| MLS Area Major: | 645 - Pasadena (Nw) |
| Number Of Buildings: | 3 |
| Number Of Separate Gas Meters: | 5 |
| Operating Expense: | $77,120 |
| Original List Price: | $4,100,000 |
| Other Expense: | $5,887 |
| Parcel Number: | 5738014027 |
| Parking Total: | 9 |
| Pool Features: | None |
| Postal City: | PASADENA |
| Professional Management Expense: | $7,612 |
| Sewer: | PublicSewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Standard |
| Stories Total: | 2 |
| Vacancy Allowance: | 5923 |
| Water Sewer Expense: | $5,130 |
| Year Built Source: | Assessor |
| Current Price: | $4,100,000.00 |
| Record Signature: | -730,890,484 |
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