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Property Description
Do not miss seeing this extraordinary opportunity to live in a beautiful, spacious unit while leasing the others out or to simply become a landlord of an extremely well maintained & updated triplex in the heart of Pasadena. This stately Mediterranean style triplex, built in 1924, is perfectly sited on a large 11,901 square foot lot with a deep setback & exceptional curb appeal. You might not normally think of living on the top floor of a gorgeous triplex like this, but perhaps you are in need of housing while rebuilding, or you would simply like to take advantage of living in one fabulous home while building wealth leasing the other units. This truly is the live-in investment opportunity you have been thinking about & looking for, offering move-in ready condition & exceptional pride of ownership. The upstairs home is like a birdhouse w/ the best features & benefits of a traditional home. This private upstairs unit is gorgeous, spacious & light filled, with high ceilings, offering wonderful upgrades as well as character details galore, featuring a Primary Suite as well as another spacious bedroom, two beautifully remodeled full baths, its own entries, both front and rear, a very large back patio, wrap-around balcony, central air, gleaming hardwood floors, & private laundry inside the unit. This amazing triplex has 3 units, each w/ their own interior laundry & both front & rear doors for convenience. The downstairs level offers a one bedroom, one bath unit & a separate studio unit, each well appointed & thoughtfully remodeled. Each unit includes one garage space. There is an additional storage room that has been remodeled as a small office & is currently leased by a tenant. Over $250,000 of upgrades and improvements have been invested into this exceptional property over the past two years, including newer roofing, automatic security gate, extensive landscaping, new electrical panels & upgraded subpanel, Eaton fire remediation, select interior painting, plumbing repairs, HVAC improvements with duct replacement, attic repairs with insulation removal & replacement, storage room to office use & new mailboxes. Ideally located close to shopping, dining, transportation, & everyday conveniences, the property is positioned to grow in value, in a landmark district w/ gorgeous homes located just one block behind. Lot size is approx 61 by 195. Photos are of the 2 smaller units; No photos available for the house-like unit - come visit and see for yourself/call for info!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1550 N Lake Ave
General
- Price: $2,100,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Triplex
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: P1-25968
- Updated: 3/5/2026
- Days on Market: 29 days
- Added to Site: 29 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Laundry, See Remarks, Kitchen, Living Room
- Interior Features: Crown Molding, Built-in Features, Living Room Balcony, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Decorative, See Remarks, Living Room
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Room, See Remarks
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring: See Remarks, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Individual Room, See Remarks, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Covered, See Remarks, Patio, Wraparound
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Automatic Driveway Gate, Driveway, See Remarks
Location
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: East side of Lake Avenue; North of Washington
Community
- Community Features: Urban
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ductless
- Heating Type: Ductless, See Remarks, Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: See Remarks
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mediterranean
- Structure Type: Triplex
- Roof: See Remarks
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: Front doors and rear, as well.
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 3,022
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1924
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s)
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2732
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,901
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
- Fencing (Description): Electric, New Condition, See Remarks, Excellent Condition, Wrought Iron
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $694.9
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer/All appliances as noted in the MLS for the bottom two units - all appliances noted in the MLS for the top unit.
Listed by Sotheby's International Realty, Augusta Sanborn
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Schools
Schools serving 1550 N Lake Ave
School District:Pasadena Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School 1065 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Charles W. Eliot Middle School 2184 Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Pasadena High School 2925 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1550 N Lake Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/23/2026
Listed
$2,100,000
16.67%
MLS
9/01/2022
Sold
$1,800,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1550 N Lake Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$22,060
6%
$1,872,720
4%
2023
$20,852
55%
$1,800,000
53%
2021
$13,430
-4%
$1,179,421
-2%
2022
$14,006
9%
$1,203,009
3%
2020
$12,897
—
$1,167,328
2%
2019
$12,930
-2%
$1,144,440
2%
2018
$13,198
1%
$1,122,000
2%
2017
$13,051
85%
$1,100,000
94%
2016
$7,065
1%
$568,222
2%
2015
$6,987
2%
$559,688
2%
2014
$6,863
—
$548,726
—
2013
$6,862
—
$546,247
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1550 N Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 (MLS# P1-25968) is a Triplex property with 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 1550 N Lake Avenue is currently listed for $2,100,000 and was received on February 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1550 N Lake Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Triplex real estate for sale in Pasadena? You can browse all Pasadena real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

