Welcome to Casa Serena, where comfort, style, and effortless Pasadena living come together. This beautifully updated residence welcomes you with a bright, open living space featuring recessed lighting and plush new carpeting. A large sliding glass door leads to an expansive private balcony, perfect for morning coffee or unwinding at sunset enhanced by classic wood-louvered shutters that provide both charm and privacy. The living area flows seamlessly into the dining space, where a stylish shiplap accent wall creates a warm focal point. Just beyond, the remodeled kitchen blends clean design with everyday functionality, offering quartz countertops, shaker-style cabinetry, recessed lighting, and a discreet furniture-front dishwasher for a streamlined look. An electric cooktop, range hood, built-in oven, and a spacious walk-in pantry with custom shelving complete the space. Near the entry, a thoughtfully designed powder room features penny tile flooring, an LED-lit mirror, and additional storage. A hallway storage area with built-in drawers, shelving, and counter space adds practicality without sacrificing style. The expansive bedroom suite serves as a private retreat, complete with new carpeting, recessed lighting, and a custom closet with built-in organizers. The updated ensuite bathroom offers a spa-like feel with basket-weave tile flooring, a tub and shower combination with custom glass enclosure, a rain showerhead, and an oversized vanity with stone countertop. Residents of Casa Serena enjoy access to a gated pool and spa, a serene courtyard, and a well-maintained community laundry room with private storage lockers. Ideally located near Pasadena's South Lake District, Old Town, and California Institute of Technology, this secure building offers convenient access to dining, shopping, and all that greater Los Angeles has to offer. Turnkey and thoughtfully updated, this home delivers a refined yet comfortable Pasadena lifestyle.
Sold for $640,000
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty • Jason Berns • Contact: 626-826-4544
Bought with: Keller Williams Westlake Village
$640,000
420 S Madison Ave APT 203, Pasadena, CA 91101
1beds
1,043sqft
Condominium
Built in 1970
-- sqft lot
$640,200 Zestimate®
$614/sqft
$2,905 Estimated rent
Home value
$640,200
$583,000 - $704,000
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Listed by:
Jason Berns DRE #01787757 626-826-4544,
Keller Williams Realty,
Laura Berns DRE #01407023,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Miro Guezoumian, DRE #01967352
Keller Williams Westlake Village
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26930
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Common Area, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,043 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Underground
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One,Three Or More
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, In Ground
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 1.15 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 5734018035
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Unknown
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban, Pool
- Security: Key Card Entry
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trash, Water
- Services included: Earthquake Insurance
- HOA fee: $470 monthly
- HOA name: Casa Serena
- HOA phone: 626-795-3282
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $614/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $663,775
- Annual tax amount: $7,763
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 94 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Sold | $640,000+2.6%$614/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-26930 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Contingent | $624,000$598/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-26930 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $624,000-2.2%$598/sqft |
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| 7/12/2022 | Sold | $638,000+1.4%$612/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2022 | Pending sale | $629,000$603/sqft |
Source:  Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-9929 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2022 | Contingent | $629,000$603/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-9929 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $629,000-1.6%$603/sqft |
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| 5/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $639,000+52.9%$613/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-9105 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2017 | Sold | $418,000-7.1%$401/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC17209171 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2017 | Pending sale | $450,000$431/sqft |
Source: Diamond Realty #OC17209171 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2017 | Price change | $450,000-6.3%$431/sqft |
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| 9/13/2017 | Price change | $480,000-1.6%$460/sqft |
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| 9/3/2017 | Price change | $488,000-2.4%$468/sqft |
Source: Diamond Realty #OC17209171 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $500,000+32.3%$479/sqft |
Source: Diamond Realty #OC17209171 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2014 | Listing removed | $378,000$362/sqft |
Source: Diamond Realty #OC14079323 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2014 | Price change | $378,000-0.5%$362/sqft |
Source: Diamond Realty #OC14079323 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2014 | Price change | $380,000-2.6%$364/sqft |
Source: Diamond Realty #OC14079323 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2014 | Listing removed | $1,650$2/sqft |
Source: Diamond Realty #OC14058473 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2014 | Listed for sale | $390,000+2.6%$374/sqft |
Source: Diamond Realty #OC14079323 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2014 | Price change | $1,650-8.3%$2/sqft |
Source: Diamond Realty #OC14058473 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 2/15/2006 | Sold | $380,000+148.4%$364/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2000 | Sold | $153,000$147/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,763 +5.7% | $663,775 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,347 +0.9% | $650,760 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,282 +2.9% | $638,000 +42.4% |
| 2022 | $7,074 +42.6% | $448,177 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,960 +4.2% | $439,390 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,761 | $434,886 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,761 -2.4% | $426,360 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,878 | $418,000 -6.6% |
| 2017 | $4,878 -6.9% | $447,439 +4.1% |
| 2016 | $5,237 +4.1% | $430,000 +10.8% |
| 2015 | $5,033 +10.1% | $388,000 |
| 2014 | $4,570 | $388,000 +27.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $304,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $304,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $304,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $304,700 -15.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $361,700 -6.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $387,600 +129.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $168,701 |
| 2005 | -- | $168,701 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $162,152 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $159,181 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $156,060 +30% |
| 2000 | -- | $120,000 |
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Neighborhood: South
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