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1315 N Marengo Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91103
  • $1,550,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 40 Days
  • MLS #: AR24246708
Under Contract
UPDATED: 34 min ago
$1,550,000
  • 0
    BEDS
  • 0.19
    ACRES
  • 0
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
Neighborhood:
Type:
Multi-Family
Built:
1892
County:

School Ratings & Info

Listing Agent(s): Han Chen of Growth Investment Group Pasade (626-594-4900)


Description

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.

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Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2025-01-19T23:26:23.66. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or The Zia Group | eXp Realty. Licensed in the State of California, USA.
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1315 N Marengo Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103

  • Price: $1,550,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 40 Days
  • Updated: 34 min ago
  • MLS #: AR24246708
0
Beds
0
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.19
Acres
1892
Built
Neighborhood:
645 - Pasadena (NW)
County:
Los Angeles
Area:
645 - Pasadena (NW)
Property Description
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.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Colonial Entry Level 1 Entry Location 1 Lot Features LawnLevelNear Public TransitRectangular LotStreet Level Number Of Separate Electric Meters 6 Open Parking Spaces 3 Parking Features AssignedGaragePaved Parking Total 8 Pool Features None Pool Private YN No Property Attached YN Yes Spa Features None Spa YN No View None View YN No

Interior Features

Appliances Gas RangeRefrigeratorRange Hood Common Walls 2+ Common Walls Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s) Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features None Fireplace YN No Flooring CarpetLaminateVinyl Heating Wall Furnace Heating YN Yes

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN No Association Fee 0 Association YN No Cap Rate 6.77 Common Interest Community Apartment Community Features Valley Contingency none Current Financing None Disclosures Principal is Real Estate Licensed Electric Standard Fuel Expense 0 Garage YN Yes Gross Income 141983 Gross Scheduled Income 141983 Insurance Expense 2200 Land Lease YN No Laundry Features Common Area Levels Two Listing Agreement Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Service Full Service Listing Terms CashCash to New Loan Maintenance Expense 4301 Net Operating Income 104921 New Construction YN No New Taxes Expense 17170 Number Of Separate Gas Meters 6 Number Of Separate Water Meters 1 Number Of Units Leased 6 Operating Expense 32803 Possession Close Of Escrow Property Condition Updated/Remodeled Property Sub Type Apartment Rent Control YN Yes Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions Standard Tenant Pays ElectricityGas Total Actual Rent 11432 Trash Expense 3000 Utilities Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailableSewer ConnectedWater Connected Vacancy Allowance Rate 3 Water Sewer Expense 2142 Water Source Public Zoning PSR1



Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2025-01-19T23:26:23.66. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or The Zia Group | eXp Realty. Licensed in the State of California, USA.
 
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