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  • Listed by: The Agency • Amy Pace • Contact: 626-803-2000
    $898,000

    229 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104

    2beds
    2baths
    1,188sqft
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    Duplex
    Built in 1937
    -- sqft lot
    $811,200 Zestimate®
    $756/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    A Pasadena Property with Room to Live, Grow, and Invest. Set above the street with a welcoming presence, this is the kind of property that surprises you the moment you arrive. What first appears to be a duplex reveals itself as something much more special: two beautifully updated residences that feel like true homes. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved by the current owners since 2017, the property has been updated from top to bottom. Recent improvements include refreshed kitchens, updated flooring and paint, newer appliances, dual-pane windows, HVAC systems, tankless water heaters, foundation earthquake retrofitting, landscaping enhancements, and numerous additional upgrades designed to make ownership easy for years to come. Every improvement was made with an emphasis on quality, comfort, and long-term durability, creating a property that’s as functional as it is inviting. Whether you’re a first-time buyer hoping to offset your mortgage with rental income, searching for flexible multigenerational living, or looking for a turnkey Pasadena investment, this property offers a rare combination of versatility and pride of ownership. The elevated setting creates a sense of privacy, while the low-maintenance design lets you spend less time on upkeep and more time enjoying everything Pasadena has to offer.
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    Amy Pace DRE #01939929 626-379-9039,

    The Agency

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PF26147004MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Ductless
      Cooling
      • Ductless
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,188
      • Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: 1
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
      Lot
      • Size: 5,057 Square Feet
      • Features: 2-5 Units/Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 5729011002
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Craftsman
      • Property subtype: Duplex
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1937

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 220 Volts
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Sidewalks
      Location
      • Region: Pasadena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $756/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $679,558
      • Annual tax amount: $8,104
      • Date on market: 7/13/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 6 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        $811,200

        $746,000 - $876,000

        $3,148/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/13/2026Listed for sale$898,000+50.4%$756/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PF26147004 Report a problem
        12/29/2017Sold$597,000-0.3%$503/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #217026882 Report a problem
        11/7/2017Listed for sale$599,000$504/sqft
        Source: First Team Real Estate #217026882 Report a problem
        11/5/2017Pending sale$599,000$504/sqft
        Source: First Team Real Estate #217026882 Report a problem
        11/5/2017Listed for sale$599,000$504/sqft
        Source: First Team Real Estate #217026882 Report a problem
        10/16/2017Pending sale$599,000$504/sqft
        Source: First Team Real Estate #217026882 Report a problem
        10/5/2017Listed for sale$599,000+254.4%$504/sqft
        Source: First Team Real Estate #217026882 Report a problem
        1/12/2012Listing removed$1,110$1/sqft
        Source: Big Yellow Houses, LLC Report a problem
        12/14/2011Price change$1,110+0.9%$1/sqft
        Source: Big Yellow Houses, LLC Report a problem
        10/19/2011Listed for rent$1,100$1/sqft
        Source: Big Yellow Houses, LLC Report a problem
        3/8/2002Sold$169,000$142/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,104 +5.7%$679,558 +2%
        2024$7,663 +0.9%$666,240 +2%
        2023$7,596 +3.6%$653,183 +2%
        2022$7,333 +4.3%$640,382 +2%
        2021$7,034 +4.2%$627,832 +1%
        2020$6,753 $621,398 +2%
        2019$6,753 -3.4%$609,220 +2%
        2018$6,994 $597,280 +54.6%
        2017$6,994 +49.2%$386,364 +2%
        2016$4,689 +2.2%$378,789 +1.5%
        2015$4,588 +3%$373,100 +2%
        2014$4,453 $365,792 +2.5%
        2012-- $357,000 -9.7%
        2011-- $395,468 +0.8%
        2010-- $392,513 -0.2%
        2009-- $393,446 +2%
        2008-- $385,732 +107%
        2007-- $186,343 +2%
        2006-- $182,690
        2005-- $182,690 +4%
        2004-- $175,598 +1.9%
        2003-- $172,380 +154.9%
        2002-- $67,618 +4%
        2000-- $64,994
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: North Central

        Getting around

        64 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        44 / 100
        Some Transit
        70 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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