1 unit will be delivered vacant (being upgraded - back house 2bed+1bath) - 4 Single-story Bungalows several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, Large ±13k SF Lot, highly desirable layout, Easy to Rent and Manage, Clear ADUs Upside (4 ADUs), 2 units upgraded.
526-532 N Madison Ave, a bungalow style 4-units Single story apartment in the City of Pasadena. Situated only several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, 2 blocks west of Los Robles Ave, and just within walking distance of many dining, shopping, and other attractions in Pasadena. It is situated on a quiet residential street surrounded by single family houses. The property offers a highly desirable bungalow single-story layout (no adjoining walls) providing tenants with single family residential feel. It consists of 4 separate bungalows with a lush center courtyard/walkway providing serene atmosphere for the tenants.
The unit mix is one (1) x 2bedroom+1bathroom and three (3) 1bedroom+1bathroom units, which makes it very easy to rent and manage. The property was built in 1940, has a total of ±3,326 SF building size (Average unit size is 830SF/unit) and is situated on a large ±13,185 SF lot. Each unit is charming with original hardwood flooring, ceiling fans, plenty of built in cabinets, tiled kitchen and bathroom, and in-unit laundry hookups. The front 1 bedroom unit #532 was recently leased for $2450/month. Two units (#532 and #530) have been upgraded with brand new kitchen and updated bathroom.
Parking is provided via detached 3 car garages and 1 open space in the back. Each unit has individual water heaters and separately metered for electricity and gas. Each unit has its own laundry hookups.
The property is in the highly desirable area of Pasadena just several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena. It is situated on a quiet tree-lined street and within minutes from the Gold Line and numerous additional shopping and dining options on Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue. Near Pasadena’s historic City Hall, it sits just minutes from the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena Community College, and the 210 and 110 Freeways, offering ease of access to neighboring cities and entertainment destinations in the region. Historic Old Pasadena’s charming storefronts house 200 shops plus a wide array of restaurants and night spots. The Pasadena Convention Center, Pacific Asia Museum, the historic Tournament of Roses house, and the Norton Simon Museum are minutes away.
For sale
Listed by: Growth Investment Group Pasade • Handoko Chen • Contact: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com
$1,550,000
526 N Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
5beds
4baths
3,326sqft
Quadruplex
Built in 1940
-- sqft lot
$1,480,200 Zestimate®
$466/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 146 days
- 177
- 18
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Handoko Chen DRE #01749321 han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com,
Growth Investment Group Pasade
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: AR26075990
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,326
- Total interior livable area: 3,326 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Assigned, Concrete, Detached Carport, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has carport: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Lawn, Level, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 5731006010
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Quadruplex
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban, Valley
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $466/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,580,348
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 146 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Total actual rent: 9059
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,480,200
$1.41M - $1.55M
$3,215/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $1,550,000-16.8%$466/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Price change | $1,862,000-15.4%$560/sqft |
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| 2/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000$661/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,580,348 +2% |
| 2025 | $18,717 +5.3% | $1,549,362 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,782 +0.8% | $1,518,984 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,632 +5.6% | $1,489,200 +1753.7% |
| 2022 | $16,703 +772.7% | $80,335 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,914 +107.1% | $78,761 +1% |
| 2020 | $924 | $77,955 +2% |
| 2019 | $924 +0.4% | $76,427 +2% |
| 2018 | $920 | $74,930 +2% |
| 2017 | $920 -2.3% | $73,462 +2% |
| 2016 | $942 +7.2% | $72,023 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $879 -1.6% | $70,942 +2% |
| 2014 | $893 | $69,553 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,883 +8.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,398 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $58,878 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $57,724 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $55,485 |
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