12-unit Value-add near Old Town Pasadena, Very Well Maintained, First Time for Sale Since 1984, Significant Rental Upside, Easy to Manage and Rent, Upgraded Electrical Panels, Carport Parking, Simple Unit Mix. Proforma CAP Rate 6.39%.
VILLA CATALINA – 530-540 N Catalina Ave, a 12-unit value-add apartment in a highly desirable location in the City of Pasadena, CA. These 2 properties have been very well maintained by current family who have owned it since 1984. The properties are located on a quiet residential street on Catalina Ave crossing Villa St, and only minutes away from most of City of Pasadena amenities such as Old Town Pasadena, Lake Ave Shopping District, Rose Bowl area, CALTECH and PCC. It is surrounded by other small apartments and single-family houses and has excellent demographics of ±$120,347 average household income in a 1-mile radius.
The properties consist of six-unit apartments each (530 and #540) making up the total of 12 units. They were built in 1953 and 1954, have a total building size of 7882 SF and sits on a large 18,683 SF total lot size (R3 zone – medium high-density). The property offers excellent curb appeal with well-manicured front lawn and center courtyard area. The front half of each property is a single-story layout (total 4 units) and the back half are 2 story apartments (total 8 units).
The unit mix is easy to manage and rent with all 1bedroom unit. Each unit is spacious and bright with an average unit size of 788SF (buyer to verify). Two front units have semi-private patio area. The ground floor units have original hardwood flooring, while 2nd floor units have carpet flooring. Each unit has through the wall A/C in living room and bedroom, ceiling fans, tiled kitchen, and tiled bathroom. All tenants are on month-to-month lease and current income is approximately 31% below market.
Each unit is separately metered for electricity and gas. Parking is provided by 12 carport spaces at the back (1 for each unit). There is no parking soft story retrofit required. Building is serviced by a shared laundry room (leased machines). The large lot size, R3 zoning (medium high density) and carport parking provide superb opportunity for new owner to add ADUs units in the back.
The property is located just two blocks away from Lake Ave and within walking distance to myriads of shopping and other amenities on Lake Ave and Colorado Blvd. It has an excellent demographics of $120,347 AHH income within a 1-mile radius.
VILLA CATALINA – 530-540 N Catalina Ave, a 12-unit value-add apartment in a highly desirable location in the City of Pasadena, CA. These 2 properties have been very well maintained by current family who have owned it since 1984. The properties are located on a quiet residential street on Catalina Ave crossing Villa St, and only minutes away from most of City of Pasadena amenities such as Old Town Pasadena, Lake Ave Shopping District, Rose Bowl area, CALTECH and PCC. It is surrounded by other small apartments and single-family houses and has excellent demographics of ±$120,347 average household income in a 1-mile radius.
The properties consist of six-unit apartments each (530 and #540) making up the total of 12 units. They were built in 1953 and 1954, have a total building size of 7882 SF and sits on a large 18,683 SF total lot size (R3 zone – medium high-density). The property offers excellent curb appeal with well-manicured front lawn and center courtyard area. The front half of each property is a single-story layout (total 4 units) and the back half are 2 story apartments (total 8 units).
The unit mix is easy to manage and rent with all 1bedroom unit. Each unit is spacious and bright with an average unit size of 788SF (buyer to verify). Two front units have semi-private patio area. The ground floor units have original hardwood flooring, while 2nd floor units have carpet flooring. Each unit has through the wall A/C in living room and bedroom, ceiling fans, tiled kitchen, and tiled bathroom. All tenants are on month-to-month lease and current income is approximately 31% below market.
Each unit is separately metered for electricity and gas. Parking is provided by 12 carport spaces at the back (1 for each unit). There is no parking soft story retrofit required. Building is serviced by a shared laundry room (leased machines). The large lot size, R3 zoning (medium high density) and carport parking provide superb opportunity for new owner to add ADUs units in the back.
The property is located just two blocks away from Lake Ave and within walking distance to myriads of shopping and other amenities on Lake Ave and Colorado Blvd. It has an excellent demographics of $120,347 AHH income within a 1-mile radius.
Property Details
Price:
$3,600,000
MLS #:
AR25202676
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Apartment
Neighborhood:
647
Listed Date:
Oct 7, 2025
Total Sq Ft:
7,882
Lot Size:
18,683 sqft / 0.43 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1954
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
GR
Cooling
WW
Flooring
VINY, WOOD, CARP
Heating
WL
Laundry Features
AR
Exterior
Architectural Style
RAN
Community Features
SUB, VLY
Construction Materials
STC
Parking Spots
12
Roof
ASB
Security Features
COD, FSDS
Financial
Maintenance Fee
$9,000
Map
Community
- Address540 N Catalina AV Lot 13 Pasadena CA
- CityPasadena
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code91106
Subdivisions in Pasadena
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Pasadena as of Oct 30, 2025
171
Single Family Listed
37
Avg DOM
576
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,006,880
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 540 N Catalina AV Lot 13 Pasadena CA is a Single Family for sale in Pasadena, CA, 91106. It is listed for $3,600,000 and features 0 beds, 0 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1954. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Pasadena is $576. The average listing price for Single Family in Pasadena is $2,006,880.
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