1500 E Topeka St

$1,190,000
Price
4
Beds
1,536 Sq. Ft.
$775 / Sq. Ft.
1,536
Sq. Ft.
$775
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Pasadena! This very attractive single-level duplex offers a rare chance to own two separate single-story homes on a spacious and desirable lot. Perfect for investors or owner-occupants, each unit comes with its own water, gas, and electrical meters--an uncommon and highly desirable setup.Situated on an almost 8,000 sq ft lot, the layout offers comfort, privacy, and flexibility. Front Home address 1500 E. Topeka: Beautifully updated with 2 bedrooms...Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Pasadena! This very attractive single-level duplex offers a rare chance to own two separate single-story homes on a spacious and desirable lot. Perfect for investors or owner-occupants, each unit comes with its own water, gas, and electrical meters--an uncommon and highly desirable setup.Situated on an almost 8,000 sq ft lot, the layout offers comfort, privacy, and flexibility. Front Home address 1500 E. Topeka: Beautifully updated with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this home features central air and heat, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, and granite countertops. Laundry hookups are conveniently located in the kitchen, plus a detached garage! Rear Home address 1498 E. Topeka: Offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, plus a bonus office room, California basement for extra storage and an attached garage, this unit is currently tenant occupied. This duplex is perfect for living in one unit while renting the other, providing excellent income potential. Located just minutes from Old Town Pasadena and close to shopping, dining, parks, and major transportation routes, this property offers a prime location combined with outstanding investment opportunities.

Listing Agent

  1. Monica Hsu

    Monica Hsu

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01878067

    monica.hsu@compass.com

    P: (626)-926-1385

Property Details for 1500 East Topeka Street

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None
Parking Spaces Total
4
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Total Units
2.0
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
1536
Property Attached YN
false
LISTING UPDATED: 10/31/2025 09:09 PM

Property Details for 1500 East Topeka Street

StatusActive
MLS #P1-24769
Days on Market45
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential / Duplex
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,998 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

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Building Information for 1500 East Topeka Street

Stories1Residences-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,998 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,880 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,880

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1500 East Topeka Street

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities, Water, Gas, Electricity
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Gross Income: $1,784
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $1,838
  • Net Operating Income: $1,688
Expense Details
  • Operating Expense: $150
  • Insurance Expense: $1,646
  • Trash Expense: $1
  • Total Expenses: $150
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Lot: 5063
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Room Type: Living Room, Laundry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Type: None
  • Heating: None
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Flooring: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fence: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Structure Type: None
  • Patio: Yes
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers None
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage - Single Door
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 2
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $0
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $0
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 0
  • Unit Type Type: 1
  • Unit Type Description: vacant
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 2
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: Yes
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,784
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $1,784
  • Unit Type Type: 2
  • Unit Type Description: tenant occupied
Unit Information
  • Rent Controlled: Yes
  • Number Of Buildings: 2
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 2

Property History for 1500 East Topeka Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-23099

$1,265,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24769

$1,190,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-23104

$1,265,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24768

$1,190,000—
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-23099

$1,265,000—
Sep 18, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-23099

—
Sep 17, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-23104

—
Sep 17, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-23099

—
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-23099

$1,265,000—
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-23099

$1,265,000—
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-23104

$1,265,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-23099

$1,265,000
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24769

$1,190,000
10/31/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-23104

$1,265,000
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24768

$1,190,000
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-23099

$1,265,000
09/18/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-23099

—
09/17/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-23104

—
09/17/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-23099

—
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-23099

$1,265,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-23099

$1,265,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-23104

$1,265,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 1500 East Topeka Street

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Daniel Webster School
PublicK to 5

Eliot Arts Magnet
Public6 to 8

Pasadena High School
Public9 to 12

Marshall Fundamental School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1500 East Topeka Street is a multi-family home for sale in Pasadena, CA 91104. This property was listed for sale on October 31, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,190,000. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include Daniel Webster School, Eliot Arts Magnet and Pasadena High School. 1500 East Topeka Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,536 sqft multi-family home built in 1955.

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