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Sold on 08/05/2024

953 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

  • $2,208,440

    Last sold 08/05/2024 for $2M

  • 7

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 3,722

    Sqft ($537/Sqft)

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About 953 S Marengo Ave

Property type Multi-family
Neighborhood
Year built 1946
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.27 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 6 garage spaces
Property description
5% CURRENT CAP RATE AND SIGNIFICANT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING UPDATED ELECTRICAL, NEW DRAIN LINES, COPPER PLUMBING, FRESHLY PAINTED BUILDINGS WITH NEW ROOFS, AND BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING, LOCATED IN THE MOST DESIRABLE AREA OF PASADENA! | Built in 1946 on a large 11,887 square foot lot, 953-961 S Marengo Ave is a five-unit multifamily property, comprised of three buildings, with a total building size of 3,722 square feet. The well-maintained property is separately metered for gas and electric and offers both garage and uncovered parking. An existing pad, ideal for an ADU unit (buyer to independently confirm), separates the two front buildings from the rear structure. The property offers an ideal unit mix of a freestanding two-bedroom/one-and-one-half-bathroom front house and four one-bedroom/one-bathroom units. Units are serviced by individual water heaters, and offer central air & heat, a gas stove, a refrigerator, ceiling fans, generous storage areas, and in-unit laundry wash & dryer hookups. Select units have been renovated and offer refinished oak hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, new window coverings, and updated kitchen and bathrooms. Situated in the most desirable section of Pasadena, 953-961 S Marengo Ave is minutes from Huntington Memorial Hospital, Old Town Pasadena, The Paseo, Shops on Lake Avenue, California Institute of Technology, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena City College, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Rose Bowl, and Huntington Botanical Gardens. Approximately 7 and 11 miles to Glendale and Burbank, respectively, 953-961 S Marengo Ave is a short commute to the nucleus of the entertainment industry, including DreamWorks Animation, The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Brother's Studios, and Universal Studios. Furthermore, with convenient access to the 110, 134, and 210 Freeways, the property offers a central location to the Greater Los Angeles region is only nine miles from DTLA. While the current ownership has diligently maintained the property and has been conscientious to maintain fair rents, current rents are approximately 14% below market, presenting a new owner with both stability and the opportunity to increase rents to market upon vacancy. The property is subject to recent Pasadena Rent Control restrictions, but rollbacks are not required (buyer to independently confirm). Given the property's healthy real estate fundamentals, which includes its outstanding Pasadena location, desirable unit mix, and turnkey building condition, 953-961 S Marengo Ave is a solid investment for an investor seeking growth and a hedge against inflation.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Priscilla Nee
Listing Office - CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
Source: The MLS mls logo
MLS#24-415559 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked The MLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Multi/Split
MLS # 24-415559
Type Residential Income
Status Sold
SqFt 3722
Lot Size (SqFt) 11887
Lot Size (Acres) 0.273
Year Built 1946
Interior
Total # of Baths 5
Total # of Bedrooms 7
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Fireplace Desc None
Appliances Range
Exterior
Exterior Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
# Garage Spaces 6
# Parking Spaces 7
Parking Desc Garage - 1 Car, Uncovered
Add'l Structures None
Amenities / Utilities
Water Heater Central Water Heater
Equipment Refrigerator, Stackable W/D Hookup
Pool None
Location
County Los Angeles
Zoning PSR*
APN 5720-017-007
Multifamily Details
Tenant Pays Gas, Electricity
Unit 1: Furnished No
Unit 1: Projected Rent 10400
Unit 1: # Beds 1
Unit 1: Rent 2288
Unit 2: Rent 3038
Owner Pays Gardener, Water
Unit 2: Furnished No
Unit 2: Projected Rent 3500
Unit 2: # Beds 2
Unit 2: # Baths 1.5
Unit 1: # Baths 1
Unit 2: Actual Rent 3038
Unit Type 2106, 2107
Unit 1: Actual Rent 9150
Total # Of Buildings 3
Expense: Pest 600
Expense: Trash 1800
Net Operating Income 101245
Expense: Gardener 1800
Cap Rate 5
Expense: Insurance 5583
Expense: Maintenance 3250
Vacancy Rate 3%
Gross Income 146256
Gross Operating Income 141868
Gross Rent Multiplier 13.85
Expense: Other 1125
Expense: Licenses 300
Total Annual Expenses 40624
Expense: Water 2400
Vacancy Amount ($) 4388
Lot/ Land Details
Add'l APN False
$2.2M
Range: $1.98M-$2.42M
Last 30 days 
  • Aug 2024
    Public Records
  • Aug 9, 2024 Sold
    $2,000,000
  • Aug 2024
    mls logo MLS # 24-415559
  • Aug 9, 2024 Sold
    $2,000,000 (-1.2%)
  • Aug 5, 2024 Pending
  • Jul 15, 2024 Listed
    $2,025,000 (+19.1%)
  • Jul 2017
    Public Records
  • Jul 11, 2017 Sold
    $1,700,000 (+55.3%)
  • Feb 2008
    Public Records
  • Feb 29, 2008 Sold
    $1,095,000
  • 953 S Marengo Ave
    $2M
  • Raymond Hill
    $739K -16% y/y
  • 91106
    $849K -4% y/y
  • Pasadena
    $1.13M -8% y/y
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