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  • Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Shelby Wu • Contact: shelbywu.realtor@gmail.com
    $578,000

    420 S Madison Ave APT 109, Pasadena, CA 91101

    1beds
    1,006sqft
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    $4,352/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1970
    -- sqft lot
    $574,800 Zestimate®
    $575/sqft
    $470/mo HOA

    What's special

    A rare opportunity to own a ground-floor unit with a large private patio on beautiful, tree-lined Madison Avenue in Pasadena. This spacious one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath residence features a cozy fireplace in the living room and a large glass sliding door that fills the space with natural light while offering views of the private patio and courtyard. The interior also features a good sized bedroom, plantation shutters on all windows, freshly painted walls in a designer-selected color, elegant crown molding, and laminate wood flooring throughout. The kitchen even includes a convenient walk-in pantry for additional storage. The private patio offers direct access to the courtyard, which leads to the community swimming pool. Its generous size provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own charming garden retreat. Residents enjoy a secure building with a welcoming lobby and a gated garage with one assigned parking space. Ideally located near Caltech, Pasadena City College, Old Town Pasadena, Pasadena Convention Center, Playhouse Village, shopping, dining, and everything Pasadena has to offer, this home combines comfort, convenience, and an exceptional location.
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    Shelby Wu DRE #01848082 shelbywu.realtor@gmail.com,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26175786MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Pantry
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathtub, Tub Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Tile Counters
      Pantry
      • Features: Walk-In Pantry
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Common Area
      Features
      • Walk-In Pantry
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,006 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Parking
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: Inside the building
      • Patio & porch: Covered
      • Pool features: Association
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Association
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Courtyard
      Lot
      • Size: 1.15 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 5734018025
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1970

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Urban
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Controlled Access, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trash, Water
      • Services included: Sewer
      • HOA fee: $470 monthly
      • HOA name: Casa Serena HOA
      • HOA phone: 000-000-0000
      Location
      • Region: Pasadena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $575/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $333,093
      • Date on market: 8/15/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 24 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $574,800

        $546,000 - $604,000

        $2,813/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/15/2026Listed for sale$578,000+122.3%$575/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26175786 Report a problem
        7/22/2011Sold$260,000+133.2%$258/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/23/1997Sold$111,500-13.8%$111/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/9/1997Sold$129,402$129/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $333,093 +2%
        2025$3,987 +6.9%$326,563 +2%
        2024$3,728 +0.9%$320,160 +2%
        2023$3,693 +3.6%$313,883 +2%
        2022$3,565 +4.3%$307,729 +2%
        2021$3,418 +4.1%$301,696 +1%
        2020$3,284 $298,603 +2%
        2019$3,284 -2.1%$292,749 +2%
        2018$3,353 $287,010 +2%
        2017$3,353 +1.4%$281,384 +2%
        2016$3,305 +2.3%$275,868 +1.5%
        2015$3,230 +3.2%$271,725 +2%
        2014$3,131 $266,403 +2.5%
        2012-- $260,000 +220.6%
        2011-- $81,100 +0.8%
        2010-- $80,495 -0.2%
        2009-- $80,687 +2%
        2008-- $79,106 +2%
        2007-- $77,556 +2%
        2006-- $76,036
        2005-- $76,036 +4%
        2004-- $73,085 +1.9%
        2003-- $71,746 +2%
        2002-- $70,340 +4%
        2000-- $67,611
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: South

        Getting around

        77 / 100
        Very Walkable
        60 / 100
        Good Transit
        82 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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