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First Time for Sale Since 1979, Fourplex near Old Town Pasadena and adjacent to several new condominiums, Significant Rental Upside, Easy to Manage and Rent, All 2bedroom units. 1056-1052 N Catalina Ave, a value-add fourplex in a highly desirable location in the City of Pasadena, CA. This property has been very well maintained by current family who have owned it since 1979. The property is in a highly gentrified area right next to 2 newer condominiums projects and across from to be built 22 condominiums project. It is located only 3 blocks east of Lake Ave, and minutes away from most of City of Pasadena amenities such as Old Town Pasadena, Lake Ave Shopping District, Rose Bowl area, CALTECH and PCC. It is surrounded by other small apartments and single-family houses and has excellent demographics of ±$120,347 average household income in a 1-mile radius. This property can be purchased together with the 4 SFR portfolio that are adjacent to it (445 N Wilson, 459 N Wilson, 1072 E Villa, 1062 E Villa) for a large development play. The property consists of a front bungalow style house (2bedroom+1bathroom) and three x 2bedroom+1bathroom units in the back. The front house was built in 1922 and the back 3 units were built in 1964 (based on city's online permit - buyer to verify - permit will be provided during due diligence period). It has a total building size of 3,378SF and sits on a large 8,245 SF total lot size (R4 zone - High-Density - 48-unit/acre - buyer to verify). The property offers excellent curb appeal with well-manicured front lawn. The front house is a bungalow style unit with front porch, fireplace, original hardwood flooring, smooth ceiling, windows A/C and wall heating. Bathroom has a shower stall, and it has laundry room with hookups. The back 3 units are 2bedroom units with laminate flooring on 1st floor and carpet flooring on 2nd floor units. Three units (Front House, #1052-3, #1052-2) have laundry hookups. All tenants are on month-to-month lease and current rental income is approximately 37% below market. Each unit is separately metered for electricity and gas. Parking is provided by 6 parking spaces (4 carport and 2 open space) at the back. The large lot size, R4 zoning (high density) and carport parking provide superb opportunity for new owner to add ADUs units in the back. The property is located just three blocks away from Lake Ave and within walking distance to myriads of shopping and other amenities on Lake Ave and ColoradoBL.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 7 | LAST UPDATED | 9/13/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR BUILT | 1922 | COMMUNITY | 645 - Pasadena (NW) |
| COUNTY | Los Angeles | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Residential Income |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Wall/Window Unit(s) |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Gas Range |
| AREA | 645 - Pasadena (NW) |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| HEAT | Wall Furnace |
| LOT | 8246 sq ft |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Level, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot |
| PARKING | Assigned |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | None |
| SEWER | Public Sewer |
| STORIES | 2 |
| STYLE | Bungalow |
| UTILITIES | Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | None |
| WATER | Public |
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