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Property Description
We are pleased to present 275 S. Marengo Avenue a rare opportunity to acquire a 35-unit multifamily property located in Pasadena's historic Civic Center neighborhood.Offered for the first time in over 50 years, this well-maintained, value-add asset provides investors with the chance to capture more than 45% rental upside and own a truly generational property in one of Southern California's most desirable and developed submarkets.Built in 1957, the 29,930-square-foot courtyard-style building consists of 3 studio units, 16 one-bedroom/one-bathroom units, 13 two-bedroom/one-bathroom units, and 3 two-bedroom/two-bathroom units. 34 of the 35 units are currently occupied, with 1 one-bedroom unit used as an on-site management office.Property amenities include controlled and gated access, a swimming pool, an on-site laundry room equipped with 3 washers and 3 dryers, 42 tenant parking spaces, 2 visitor parking spaces, and private storage cabinets for every unit. Major capital improvements have been completed: the building was re-piped with copper and ABS, the sewer line was repaired in 2015, a 50-year certified roof was installed in 2017, seismic retrofitting was completed in 2021, and the hot water storage tanks were recently replaced. The property is situated on a 39,183-square-foot lot zoned CD-RM-48.Ideally located just north of E. Del Mar Blvd. and east of S. Arroyo Parkway, 275 S. Marengo Avenue is at the heart of the Civic Center district. The property is one block south of the Pasadena Convention Center and Civic Auditorium, and just minutes from The Paseo a vibrant, open-air shopping destination featuring a central promenade, national retailers, restaurants, a concert venue, and a movie theater. Also nearby are the California Institute of Technology and Huntington Hospital, both within one mile, as well as the neighboring districts of Old Town Pasadena, the Playhouse District, and HeArt.Tenants benefit from exceptional regional connectivity with on-ramps to the 134, 210, and 110 freeways all within a five-minute drive offering convenient access to Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and the San Gabriel Valley.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 275 S Marengo Ave
General
- Sold For: $8,750,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: CLAW
- MLS ID: 25542435
- Added to Site: 239 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 39
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 46
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Room
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In-Ground
- Spa Description: None
- Other Features: None
Parking
- Garage Description: Carport, Covered Parking
Location
- Area: Pasadena SE
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: 134 East to Exit 25C for Fair Oaks Ave toward Marengo Ave. Turn right on Marengo Ave. property will be on the right.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Wall
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Square Feet: 29,930
- Sq. Ft. Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Year Built: 1957
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
Unit Information
- Units in Complex: 35
- Unit Type: 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109
Unit 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 3
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 2
Unit 4
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Bedrooms: 2
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.9
- Lot Size: 39183
- Lot Size Source: Owner
- Zoning: PSR4
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $334.11
- Assessment Year: 1957
- Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: None
- APN: 5722-013-014
Listed and Sold by Marcus & Millichap, Sevak Keshishian
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Schools
Schools serving 275 S Marengo Ave
School District:Pasadena Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
McKinley School 325 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Blair High School 1201 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 275 S Marengo Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/03/2025
Sold
$8,750,000
-12.5%
MLS
5/22/2025
Listed
$10,000,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
275 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 (MLS# 25542435) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $8,750,000 on October 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 275 S Marengo Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Pasadena? You can browse all Pasadena real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

