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  • Listed by: Growth Investment Group Pasade • Handoko Chen • Contact: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com
    $6,780,000

    529 541 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

    20beds
    20baths
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    $45,098/mo
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1950
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    $-- HOA

    What's special

    TROPHY Class-A Location - 20-unit Steps from South Lake Ave, Erewhon, Caltech, and Old Town Pasadena | Attractive Returns with Major CapEx Completed | Bungalow Style Units + Expansive R3-Zoned Lot. HACIENDA GARDEN, a 20-unit apartment (2 x 10-unit) investment opportunity located in the highly desirable Playhouse District area of Pasadena, an eclectic cosmopolitan community rich in history and architecture. The property is right in the heart of Pasadena with short walking distance to multiple popular districts such as South Lake Ave Business District, Erewhon, CALTECH, and Old Town Pasadena. This offer provides investors with an opportunity to acquire a well-maintained asset in a trophy location with attractive return. It has a Walk Score of 81 out of 100. HACIENDA GARDEN is a 20-unit garden-style apartment community that consists of two properties: 529 S El Molino (10 units) and 541 S El Molino (10 units). It has a total building size of ±14,815 sqft and is situated on a large 30,367 sqft R3-zoned lot with excellent curb appeal and neatly manicured landscaping. It is exceptionally well-maintained in a Class-A neighborhood of Pasadena. 529 S El Molino is a bungalow style 10-unit with a total building size of 8,263 SF and situated on a 20,252 SF lot. It offers a gorgeous bungalow-style layout with center courtyard complete with attractive curb appeal. It has 10 units that are spread out over 5 buildings. Four of them are single story bungalows, and the fifth building is a two-story building. It has two (2) x 2-bedroom+1-bathroom, six (6) x 1-bedroom+1-bathroom, and two (2) x Studio units. Many units have been partially updated with refinished original hardwood floor, high 10ft ceiling, crown molding, upgraded bathroom, designer lighting fixtures, windows A/C, and tiled kitchen. The 4 back units are large with estimated size of ±1038 sqft per unit. The 541-S was built in 1950, has a total building size of 6,552 SF and is situated on a 10,115 SF lot. It is a two-story garden style apartment with brick pavers walkway. It offers ten (10) x 1-bedroom+1-bathroom units. The building has brand new staircases (rebuilt with permit) and several units have been updated with 2 units have full copper plumbing. The property does NOT have any tuck-under parking and does NOT require any soft story retrofit. It is individually metered for electricity and gas, and has a shared laundry room.
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    Handoko Chen DRE #01749321 han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com,

    Growth Investment Group Pasade

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: AR26139329MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 20
      • Bathrooms: 20
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Common Area
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 19
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Covered, Detached Carport, Driveway
      • Carport spaces: 14
      • Uncovered spaces: 5
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: 1
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.7 Acres
      • Features: 36-40 Units/Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Street Level
      Details
      • Additional parcels included: 5734019012
      • Parcel number: 5734019011
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow,Mid-Century Modern
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1950

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Standard
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Urban, Valley
      Location
      • Region: Pasadena

      Financial & listing details

      • Date on market: 6/26/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
      • Total actual rent: 41874
      • Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
      • Road surface type: Paved

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        $4,608/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/26/2026Listed for sale$6,780,000-14.2%
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        8/20/2021Listing removed--
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        8/19/2021Price change$1,795+2.6%
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        8/2/2021Price change$1,750-4.1%
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        6/5/2021Price change$1,825-3.7%
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        5/24/2021Price change$1,895-1.6%
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        5/18/2021Price change$1,925-3.5%
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        5/3/2021Price change$1,995-0.3%
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        4/29/2021Price change$2,000+2.6%
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        4/13/2021Price change$1,950-2.3%
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        3/31/2021Price change$1,995-1.2%
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        3/22/2021Price change$2,020+3.6%
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        3/3/2021Listed for rent$1,950+11.5%
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        2/15/2021Listing removed--
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        1/17/2021Price change$1,749-2.6%
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        1/7/2021Listed for rent$1,795
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        5/10/2019Listing removed$7,898,000
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        2/27/2019Price change$7,898,0000%
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        12/17/2018Listed for sale$7,900,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: South

        Getting around

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

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