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    • Listed by: EXCELLENCE RE REAL ESTATE • JENNIFER HO • Contact: 562-472-3976
    Price cut: $9.8K (6/1)
    $579,000

    497 El Molino Ave #106, Pasadena, CA 91101

    2beds
    968sqft
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    $4,506/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1972
    -- sqft lot
    $586,600 Zestimate®
    $598/sqft
    $658/mo HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to 497 S. El Molino Ave #106, a beautifully reimagined residence in one of Pasadena’s most desirable locations. This sophisticated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo offers natural light throughout and its own secluded patio. The home features new flooring, fresh designer paint, and a fully renovated kitchen that include stainless steel appliances. Additional highlights include extra security with gated access and 2 dedicated parking spaces. Residents enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a quiet community while being just minutes from the vibrant dining and cultural destinations of Old Town Pasadena, Lake Ave Shopping District, Cal Tech and Pasadena City College. Don't miss out on this is a rare opportunity to own this one of a kind home while it lasts! **HOA includes all utilities except cable & internet**Please note that some photos have been virtually staged**
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    JENNIFER HO DRE #02128192 562-472-3976,

    EXCELLENCE RE REAL ESTATE

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: MB26053774MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Bathroom
      • Features: Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
      Heating
      • Central, Fireplace(s)
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
      • Laundry: Common Area
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Electric
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Below
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 968 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Assigned, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Parking
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: Front door
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Courtyard, Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 0.59 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 5734019022
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1972

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Gated
      • Security: Gated Community
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Call for Rules, Controlled Access, Electricity, Gas, Barbecue, Pets Allowed, Storage, Trash, Utilities, Water
      • Services included: Sewer
      • HOA fee: $658 monthly
      • HOA name: Armando Castillo
      • HOA phone: 310-444-7444
      Location
      • Region: Pasadena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $598/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $546,521
      • Annual tax amount: $6,524
      • Date on market: 3/11/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 124 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange
      • Inclusions: refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher

        Estimated market value

        $586,600

        $557,000 - $616,000

        $3,041/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/1/2026Price change$579,000-1.7%$598/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #MB26053774 Report a problem
        4/15/2026Listed for sale$588,800$608/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #MB26053774 Report a problem
        3/30/2026Pending sale$588,800$608/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #MB26053774 Report a problem
        3/11/2026Price change$588,800-9.1%$608/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #MB26053774 Report a problem
        11/9/2024Listed for sale$648,000+25.8%$669/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #P1-19906 Report a problem
        11/10/2021Sold$515,000+3.2%$532/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/26/2021Pending sale$499,000$515/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #WS21221439 Report a problem
        10/14/2021Contingent$499,000$515/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #WS21221439 Report a problem
        10/7/2021Listed for sale$499,000+10.9%$515/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #WS21221439 Report a problem
        3/15/2019Sold$450,000$465/sqft
        Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #819000717 Report a problem
        2/21/2019Pending sale$450,000$465/sqft
        Source: Harcourts Prime Properties #819000717 Report a problem
        1/16/2019Listed for sale$450,000$465/sqft
        Source: Harcourts Prime Properties #819000232 Report a problem
        9/2/2018Listing removed$2,250$2/sqft
        Source: Harcourts Prime Properties #818004205 Report a problem
        8/24/2018Listed for rent$2,250+4.7%$2/sqft
        Source: Harcourts Prime Properties #818004205 Report a problem
        9/14/2017Listing removed$2,150$2/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #817001676 Report a problem
        9/5/2017Listed for rent$2,150$2/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #817001676 Report a problem
        8/24/2017Sold$450,000$465/sqft
        Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #817000959 Report a problem
        7/29/2017Pending sale$450,000$465/sqft
        Source: John Aaroe Group Inc. #817000959 Report a problem
        7/24/2017Listed for sale$450,000+125%$465/sqft
        Source: John Aaroe Group Inc. #817000959 Report a problem
        4/1/2003Sold$200,000+62.6%$207/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/30/2000Sold$123,000+29.5%$127/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/5/1999Sold$95,000$98/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,524 +5.9%$546,521 +2%
        2024$6,159 +0.9%$535,805 +2%
        2023$6,106 +3.6%$525,300 +2%
        2022$5,894 +13%$515,000 +11.1%
        2021$5,214 +4.2%$463,755 +1%
        2020$5,005 $459,000
        2019$5,005 -4.3%$459,000 +2%
        2018$5,228 $450,000 +80.3%
        2017$5,228 +77.5%$249,572 +2%
        2016$2,945 +2.4%$244,679 +1.5%
        2015$2,877 +3.2%$241,005 +2%
        2014$2,789 $236,285 +2.5%
        2012-- $230,607 +2%
        2011-- $226,086 +0.8%
        2010-- $224,398 -0.2%
        2009-- $224,933 +2%
        2008-- $220,523 +2%
        2007-- $216,200 +2%
        2006-- $211,961
        2005-- $211,961 +4%
        2004-- $203,733 +56.1%
        2003-- $130,527 +2%
        2002-- $127,969 +32.1%
        2000-- $96,900
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: South

        Getting around

        81 / 100
        Very Walkable
        57 / 100
        Good Transit
        79 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: McKinley
        • High: Blair

        Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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