Welcome to Casa Serena, a beautifully updated top-floor condominium adjacent to the prestigious Madison Heights neighborhood in the heart of Pasadena. Combining comfort, functionality, and an unbeatable location, this inviting residence offers the best of Pasadena living.
Step inside to a spacious open floor plan featuring a bright living room with newly installed carpet that flows seamlessly into the dining area. A large sliding glass door opens to a private balcony with serene treetop views—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
The well-appointed kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, double wall ovens, a 4-burner electric cooktop with range hood, dishwasher, refrigerator, and ample counter space. The generously sized primary suite features a spacious closet and an en-suite bathroom with a vanity and separate shower enclosure. A second full bathroom includes an oversized single-sink vanity and a tub/shower combination. Additional highlights include fresh interior paint and newer A/C.
Casa Serena is a secure, well-maintained community featuring a welcoming lobby, lush park-like courtyard, sparkling pool, and relaxing spa area. Ideally situated near the vibrant South Lake Avenue District, Caltech, and Old Pasadena, this exceptional home offers convenient access to premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to own a home in one of Pasadena’s most desirable locations!
For sale
Listed by: Re/Max Premier Properties • Sharon Liu • Contact: 626-758-0937
Price cut: $39.5K (8/7)
$549,500
420 S Madison Ave APT 301, Pasadena, CA 91101
1beds
965sqft
Condominium
Built in 1970
-- sqft lot
$550,800 Zestimate®
$569/sqft
$470/mo HOA
What's special
- 94 days
- 206
- 17
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sharon Liu DRE #01720175 626-758-0937,
Re/Max Premier Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: AR26114272
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 965 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Gated
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: Association, Community
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.15 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 5734018050
- Zoning: PSR3
- 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
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Pool
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Management, Storage, Trash, Water
- Services included: Sewer
- HOA fee: $470 monthly
- HOA name: Casa Serna HOA
- HOA phone: 626-795-3282
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $569/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $540,464
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 94 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Estimated market value
$550,800
$523,000 - $578,000
$2,907/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $549,500-6.7%$569/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,000$610/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Contingent | $589,000$610/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,000+24%$610/sqft |
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| 6/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: CRMLS #AR24079959 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2024 | Price change | $2,500-13.8%$3/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,900$3/sqft |
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| 8/8/2018 | Sold | $475,000$492/sqft |
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| 7/10/2018 | Pending sale | $475,000$492/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International #818003173 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $475,000+59.4%$492/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International #818003173 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2012 | Sold | $298,000-5.4%$309/sqft |
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| 8/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $315,000+15.8%$326/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty - #22167253 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2003 | Sold | $272,000+74.4%$282/sqft |
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| 7/21/2000 | Sold | $156,000+41.8%$162/sqft |
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| 8/3/1995 | Sold | $110,000$114/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $540,464 +2% |
| 2025 | $6,340 +5.9% | $529,867 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,984 +0.9% | $519,478 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,933 +3.6% | $509,293 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,727 +4.3% | $499,308 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,493 +4.2% | $489,518 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,272 | $484,500 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,272 +40.8% | $475,000 +47.3% |
| 2018 | $3,743 | $322,509 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,743 +1.4% | $316,186 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,692 +2.3% | $309,988 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,610 +3.2% | $305,332 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,498 | $299,352 +3.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $290,000 -3.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $301,849 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $299,594 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $300,307 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $294,419 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $288,647 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $282,988 |
| 2005 | -- | $282,988 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $272,000 +67.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $162,301 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $159,120 +33.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $119,001 |
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