A Modern Pasadena Compound Designed for the Way People Live Today.Exceptional new construction and redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Pasadena. Ideal owner-users, multigenerational living, or those seeking a unique income-producing property with long-term value and low-maintenance ownership.Originally a single-family residence, this property was thoughtfully transformed into four separate residences, creating a rare residential compound that blends modern living with strong rental appeal. The property consists of a beautifully renovated front residence, an attached 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit, and two newly constructed rear 2-bedroom, 1-bath residences, offering a total of four income-producing units and 3 car garage and plenty of individually private outdoor spaces.Built and redesigned with quality craftsmanship and thoughtful attention to detail, each residence features bright open-concept living spaces including new appliances (range, refrigerators, washer/ dryer) and stylish finishes throughout. The property benefits from four separate utility meters, a detached garage, and independent living spaces that provide privacy and flexibility for a variety of ownership scenarios. Whether occupying one residence while generating rental income from the others, accommodating extended family, or holding as an investment property, the possibilities are exceptional.Located on a picturesque tree-lined street in one of Pasadena's most desirable neighborhoods, the property offers excellent curb appeal and convenient access to Old Town Pasadena, South Lake Avenue, Caltech, Pasadena City College, parks, shopping, dining, entertainment, and major transportation corridors.With four rentable units delivered all vacant, separate utilities, and low-maintenance improvements this is an outstanding opportunity for investors and owner-users alike.
New construction
Listed by: COMPASS • Annie Deng • 626-833-8880
$2,800,000
1537 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104
7beds
2,800sqft
Quadruplex
Built in 1946
-- sqft lot
$2,741,400 Zestimate®
$1,000/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 75 days
- 195
- 11
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Annie Deng DRE #02016963 626-833-8880,
COMPASS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-27780
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Tub Shower
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, On Street
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,105 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5850009019
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Cottage
- Property subtype: Quadruplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Drywall, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Additions/Alterations,Building Permit,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,000/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $811,820
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 76 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Alley Paved
Estimated market value
$2,741,400
$2.60M - $2.88M
$6,524/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,800,000+143.5%$1,000/sqft |
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| 3/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+53.3%$411/sqft |
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| 3/18/2022 | Sold | $750,000-11.8%$268/sqft |
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| 3/4/2022 | Pending sale | $850,000$304/sqft |
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| 2/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $850,000$304/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $811,820 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,758 +8% | $795,905 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,036 +0.9% | $780,300 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,958 +578.9% | $765,000 +887.6% |
| 2022 | $1,319 +4% | $77,459 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,268 +3% | $75,941 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,232 | $75,164 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,232 +1.3% | $73,691 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,216 | $72,247 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,216 +2.3% | $70,831 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,189 +3.2% | $69,443 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,152 +1.5% | $68,401 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,135 | $67,062 +4.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $64,168 +0.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $63,841 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,590 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $61,363 +6.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,826 +3.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $55,655 |
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