$10,000

closing credit¹

1315 N Marengo Ave Pasadena, CA 91103

$1,550,000
0.2 acres
Condo

Property details

About 1315 N Marengo Ave

This 6-unit Value-add apartment offering provides a whopping ±6.77% CAP Rate and ±7.95% Proforma CAP Rate translates to over 9% cash-on-cash return (buyer to verify), which is currently one of the highest CAP Rate for apartments in Pasadena submarket. The property is a two-story apartment with charming colonial revival architecture. It was built in 1892; it has a large building size of ±3,608 SF and is situated on a ±8,410 SF lot. It offers a desirable unit mix of two (2) x 2bed+1bath, and Four (4) x Studio units. Five (5) units have been upgraded with brand new flooring throughout, LED lighting, updated bathroom, 4 units have brand new kitchen with quartz countertops + new kitchen cabinets + stainless steel appliances, and much more. Most of the units are very charming, 2 units have high ceilings. The remaining non-upgraded 1 unit provide ±15% rental upside, which upon turnover will take the current CAP Rate to a whopping ±7.95% proforma CAP Rate (buyer to verify). There is a garage space that is being rented out for an additional income. One of the unit is vacant and can be delivered vacant. The property is a “smart building” with lighting and sprinkler watering controlled via smartphone, and it is secured via a security camera monitoring system. The property has new exterior paint and new common area paint as well. It has a total of 7 parking spaces at the back (5 garages + 2 open space). No parking soft story is required. New owners can take advantage of the garage by renting it out or even converting it into ADU. The property has a common laundry area – the seller owns the machines. Each unit is separately metered for electricity and gas. The property is located on Marengo Ave, crossing Washington Blvd. It is located several minutes east of 210 FWY and minutes away from Old Town Pasadena. It is within minutes from Rose Bowl area, The Paseo on Colorado, museums, theaters, entertainments, groceries, cafes, shops, and other fantastic amenities in Pasadena. It has a good demographic of $102,038 average household income within a 1-mile radius. The property has superb access to FWY 210 and FWY 134 and offers an easy commute to additional employment centers of downtown Los Angeles and adjacent cities of Burbank and Glendale via 134 Freeway. It is minutes away from FWY 110 that connects to Downtown Los Angeles.

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingWall Furnace
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Lot size0.1931 Acres
Year built1892
ParkingAssigned, Garage, Paved
MLS #AR24246708
Garage5 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: AR24246708
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Growth Investment Group Pasade
  • Office Email: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com
  • Listing Agent: Han Chen

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 21, 2020
Home Sold
$1,000,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,072,198$12,899
2023$1,051,176$12,790
2022$1,030,566$12,356
2021$1,010,360$11,796
2020$784,760$9,136
2019$769,374$1,327
2018$39,591$1,296
2017$38,815$1,296

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Washington Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.2 mi

1520 N Raymond Ave

4

Madison Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.7 mi

515 E Ashtabula St

6

Longfellow Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.0 mi

1065 E Washington Blvd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $35,338. Residents of Pasadena, CA typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

50%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker
  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • PopeyesPopeyes

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HondaHonda
  • DodgeDodge
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1315 N Marengo Ave

This home is located at 1315 N Marengo Ave in Pasadena, CA and zip code 91103 in the The Verdugos neighborhood. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,550,000.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in Pasadena, CA there were more than 22 sold above asking price, over 23 sold below and more than 9 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Pasadena, CA increased by 16.2% between December and January 2025. Listings spent 47 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $1,218,933 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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