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  • Listed by: Realty One Group Homelink • Carter Olsen • Contact: 714-292-4143
    $809,888

    451 S Oakland Ave Unit 2, Pasadena, CA 91101

    2beds
    1,260sqft
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    $5,742/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1992
    -- sqft lot
    $894,800 Zestimate®
    $643/sqft
    $360/mo HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to your newly transformed haven, a fully remodeled two-story retreat in the heart of Pasadena, where modern sophistication meets the warm, walkable rhythm of Southern California living. Set on one of Madison Heights' most beloved tree-lined streets inside a beautifully maintained, clean complex, this home shows its pride of ownership before you ever reach the front door. Step inside and you're not just entering a condo, you're stepping into the effortless life you've always pictured. A fully remodeled kitchen with fresh custom cabinetry, updated countertops, and premium quality fixtures. Brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring flows through the entire home, elegant underfoot and warm to the eye. A convenient powder room serves the main level, and your own in-unit laundry means no shared machines, no waiting, no hallway trips, just everyday ease. Upstairs, there is no compromise bedroom. Both bedrooms are true suites, each with its own private, fully updated en suite bath finished with serene, spa-like details. At 1,260 square feet across two levels, this home lives far larger than the number suggests. Nestled close to Caltech and minutes from Pasadena City College, you're just blocks from South Lake Avenue's coffee shops and standout dining, with Old Pasadena and the Huntington Gardens close at hand. Quick access to the 210 and 110 freeways makes commuting effortless, though the honest truth of living here is how rarely you'll need to leave. This is more than a condo, it's a fully remodeled home, two private suites, and a walkable Pasadena address people wait years for. Welcome home.
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    Carter Olsen DRE #02218200 714-292-4143,

    Realty One Group Homelink

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26164540MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Multiple Primary Suites
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Up
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Vinyl
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Gas
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Assigned
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: Front
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City Lights, Neighborhood
      Lot
      • Size: 0.32 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 5734005145
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1992

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Curbs, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Trash, Water
      • HOA fee: $360 monthly
      • HOA name: Oakland Gardens
      • HOA phone: 626-250-6217
      Location
      • Region: Pasadena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $643/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $810,900
      • Annual tax amount: $9,524
      • Date on market: 7/29/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 2 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $894,800

        $841,000 - $957,000

        $4,662/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/29/2026Listed for sale$809,888+1.9%$643/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26164540 Report a problem
        5/16/2024Sold$795,000-0.5%$631/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC23223779 Report a problem
        5/14/2024Pending sale$799,000$634/sqft
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        4/16/2024Contingent$799,000$634/sqft
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        2/26/2024Listed for sale$799,000$634/sqft
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        2/19/2024Contingent$799,000$634/sqft
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        2/10/2024Listed for sale$799,000$634/sqft
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        1/12/2024Contingent$799,000$634/sqft
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        12/13/2023Listed for sale$799,000$634/sqft
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        12/9/2021Listing removed--
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        11/18/2021Listed for rent$2,900$2/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,524 +207.8%$810,900 +220.9%
        2024$3,095 +0.9%$252,720 +2%
        2023$3,067 +3.5%$247,766 +2%
        2022$2,963 +4.3%$242,909 +2%
        2021$2,841 +4%$238,147 +1%
        2020$2,733 $235,706 +2%
        2019$2,733 -1.8%$231,085 +2%
        2018$2,782 $226,555 +2%
        2017$2,782 +1.5%$222,114 +2%
        2016$2,742 +2.5%$217,760 +1.5%
        2015$2,675 +3%$214,490 +2%
        2014$2,598 $210,289 +2.5%
        2012-- $205,236 +2%
        2011-- $201,213 +0.8%
        2010-- $199,710 -0.2%
        2009-- $200,185 +2%
        2008-- $196,261 +2%
        2007-- $192,414 +2%
        2006-- $188,642
        2005-- $188,642 +4%
        2004-- $181,319 +1.9%
        2003-- $177,997 +2%
        2002-- $174,508 +4%
        2000-- $167,735
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: South

        Getting around

        76 / 100
        Very Walkable
        63 / 100
        Good Transit
        84 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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