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Property Description
Exceptional multifamily investment with ADU/redevelopment opportunity at 999 Cordova Street (aka 153 S. Catalina Avenue) in the City of Pasadena, California. With its rare large lot size of +/-12,171 SF in one of Pasadena's most sought-after neighborhoods at the intersection of Cordova Street and Catalina Avenue, the property presents an extraordinary opportunity to either redevelop ADU units, or redevelopment the entire property to up to 27 multifamily units with its CD-MU-N Zoning and leveraging the State of California's AB 2345 density bonus (Buyer verify). With its phenomenal location, the property is just minutes' walk from the South Lake Avenue commercial district, Old Town Pasadena, the Paseo shopping center, Caltech, Pasadena City College, and the Metro Gold Line. Tenants enjoy walkable access to a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options, as well as close proximity to major employers.Therefore, the large +/-12,171 SF lot size may allow 18 units by right (Buyer verify). The investor/developer can benefit from the property's strong current income with rental upside from its existing 8 units.This meticulously maintained and professionally managed property features eight (8) existing 1 Bed / 1 Bath units with ample carport and street parking and attractive mid-century architectural charm. Some units have wood flooring and some have carpet. New electrical subpanels were installed in all eight units in 2025, and new exterior painting in 2023. The onsite laundry room generates additional income.Contact listing agents for Offering Memorandum. Buyer to verify all information herein. Broker/Agent and Seller does not guarantee its accuracy. Drive-by only, please do not walk on the property or disturb the tenants.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 999 Cordova St
General
- Sold For: $2,100,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: P1-22624
- Added to Site: 235 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: None
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Community, Common Area
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Parking
- Parking Features: Carport
- Parking: Carport
Location
- Area: 648 - Pasadena (SE)
- County: Los Angeles
- Development Name: 648 - Pasadena (SE)
- Driving Directions: Cordova St and Catalina Ave, 2 blocks east of S. Lake Ave.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- # Water Meters: 1
- # Gas Meters: 8
- # Electric Meters: 8
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 4,316
- Year Built: 1953
Lot Features
- Property View: None
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2794
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: CD-MU-N
- Lot Description: Front Yard, No Sprinklers, Value In Land, Yard, Landscaped
Green Features
- Walk Score: 95
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $486.56
Listed and Sold by Keller Williams Realty, Tzu-ning Chang and Compass, Annie Deng
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Schools
Schools serving 999 Cordova St
School District:Pasadena Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
McKinley School 325 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Blair High School 1201 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 | 6-8 | 1.5 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 999 Cordova St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/25/2025
Sold
$2,100,000
-12.5%
MLS
6/05/2025
Listed
$2,400,000
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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.
999 Cordova Street, Pasadena, CA 91106 (MLS# P1-22624) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $2,100,000 on July 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 999 Cordova Street? 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.

