343 W Howard St

Pasadena, CA 91103

$1,700,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
4
Baths
3,408 Sq. Ft.
$499 / Sq. Ft.
3,408
Sq. Ft.
$499
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 10/24/22
Closed 10/24/22
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

Description

343 W Howard St, a single story 4-unit apartment in the highly desirable location in the City of Pasadena, CA. This offering provides an extremely rare opportunity for investors to acquire an attractive apartment community in one of most desirable sub-market throughout San Gabriel Valley. There is NO LOCAL rent control in Pasadena which allows maximum rent increase of 5% + CPI per AB1482. The property has been updated and upgraded with many capital improvements completed recently. It has an excellent...343 W Howard St, a single story 4-unit apartment in the highly desirable location in the City of Pasadena, CA. This offering provides an extremely rare opportunity for investors to acquire an attractive apartment community in one of most desirable sub-market throughout San Gabriel Valley. There is NO LOCAL rent control in Pasadena which allows maximum rent increase of 5% + CPI per AB1482. The property has been updated and upgraded with many capital improvements completed recently. It has an excellent curb appeal with well-manicured landscaping in the front. It was built in 1964 and has ±3,408sf building size on a ±8,802sf lot. It offers an excellent unit mix of ALL 2-bedroom units with each unit has around ±850sf in size. All four units have been completely upgraded with attention to detail. Each unit has new flooring throughout, new kitchen with shakers cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless-steel kitchen appliances, new tiled bathroom with new vanities, in-unit laundry machines (seller own machines), and updated ceiling light. Each unit has individual water heater and separately metered for electricity and gas. Parking is provided by a detached carport in the back (total there are 5 spaces – 1 space can be rented out); this property DOES NOT require any soft-story parking retrofit. Some of the capital improvements completed are new exterior paint, new double pane windows, all units upgraded, copper pipe in each unit, and re-lined sewer pipe from building to city connection (buyer to verify). The property is located just less than a mile from Brookside Golf Course and ±1.3miles from the world renown Rose Bowl Stadium. It is also minutes from Old Town Pasadena, Lake Ave District, The Paseo on Colorado, museums, theaters, entertainments, groceries, cafes, shops, and other fantastic amenities in Pasadena. It has a good demographics of $102,604 average household income within a 1-mile radius. The property has superb access to FWY 210 and 110 and offers an easy commute to additional employment centers of downtown Los Angeles and adjacent cities of Burbank and Glendale via 134 Freeway. It is minutes away from FWY 110 that connect to Downtown Los Angeles.
  1. Listed by Handoko Chen • DRE #01749321 • Brokerage DRE #02021933 • GIG Real Estate Inc.

Property Details for 343 West Howard Street

View
None
Parking Spaces Total
5
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Total Units
4.0
Building Type
Attached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
3408
LISTING UPDATED: 10/24/2022 06:57 AM

Property Details for 343 West Howard Street

StatusClosed
MLS #AR22173181
Days on Market49
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,802 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of GIG Real Estate Inc., Handoko Chen, DRE #01749321

Sold By Keller Williams R. E. Services, Vartan Ambarian, DRE #00983815

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Building Information for 343 West Howard Street

Stories1Residences-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,802 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,046 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,286

Property Taxes

$1,760

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 343 West Howard Street

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Gross Income: $96,000
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $96,000
  • Vacancy Allowance Rate: 3
  • Gross Operating Income: $93,120
  • Net Operating Income: $65,488
  • Gross Multiplier: 18.33
  • Cap Rate: 3.73
  • Current Financing: Conventional
  • Financing: Cash To New Loan
Expense Details
  • Operating Expense: $27,632
  • New Taxes Expense: $18,763
  • Gardener Expense: $1,200
  • Insurance Expense: $2,192
  • Maintenance Expense: $1,529
  • Trash Expense: $0
  • Water Sewer Expense: $2,602
  • Total Expenses: $27,632
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 0
  • Tax Census Tract: 4609.00
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $1,090
  • Tax Lot: 16
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Buyer to Verify
  • Community Features: Suburban, Valley
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Dryer, Dryer Included, Inside, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Included
Exterior Features
  • View Description: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Lot 6500-9999, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit
  • Number Of Units: 4
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: Standard
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Carport, Driveway
  • Uncovered Spaces: 0
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 0
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached Carport, Covered, Driveway
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Res Income 2-4 Units
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 4
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 4
  • 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 Information
  • Number Of Units Leased: 4
  • Rent Controlled: Yes
  • Number Of Buildings: 1
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 4
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 4
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number With Range: 4
  • Number With Refrigerator: 4
  • Number With Disposal: 4
  • Number Wall AC: 4

Property History for 343 West Howard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 18, 2026

Hold

SDMLS #GD25274730

$1,829,000—
Dec 12, 2025

Hold

CRMLS #GD25274730

—
Dec 11, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #GD25056494

—
Dec 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #GD25274730

$1,829,000—
Dec 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #GD25274730

$1,829,000—
Dec 10, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #GD25056494

$1,829,000—
Aug 4, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #GD25056494

$1,829,000—
May 16, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #GD25056494

$1,859,000—
Mar 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #GD25056494

$1,949,000—
Mar 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #GD25056494

$1,949,000—
Oct 24, 2022

Sold

CLAW #AR22173181MR

$1,700,000—
Oct 24, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #AR22173181

$1,700,000—
Oct 24, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #AR22173181

$1,700,000—
Sep 23, 2022

Pending

CRMLS #AR22173181

—
Sep 23, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1499471638

$1,700,000

+2.8% / yr

Sep 23, 2022

Pending

CLAW #AR22173181MR

—
Sep 23, 2022

Pending

SDMLS #AR22173181

—
Aug 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #AR22173181MR

$1,760,000—
Aug 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #AR22173181

$1,760,000—
Aug 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #AR22173181

$1,760,000—
Feb 13, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #19521978

$1,250,000—
Feb 13, 2020

Sold

CLAW #19-521978

$1,250,000—
Dec 12, 2019

Pending

CRMLS #19521978

—
Dec 12, 2019

Pending

CLAW #19-521978

—
Oct 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #19521978

$1,200,000—
Oct 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #19-521978

$1,200,000—
Feb 13, 1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #60349272

$699,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/18/2026

Hold

SDMLS #GD25274730

$1,829,000
12/12/2025

Hold

CRMLS #GD25274730

—
12/11/2025

Expired

CRMLS #GD25056494

—
12/11/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #GD25274730

$1,829,000
12/11/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #GD25274730

$1,829,000
12/10/2025

Expired

SDMLS #GD25056494

$1,829,000
08/04/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #GD25056494

$1,829,000
05/16/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #GD25056494

$1,859,000
03/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #GD25056494

$1,949,000
03/11/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #GD25056494

$1,949,000
10/24/2022

Sold

CLAW #AR22173181MR

$1,700,000
10/24/2022

Sold

CRMLS #AR22173181

$1,700,000
10/24/2022

Sold

SDMLS #AR22173181

$1,700,000
09/23/2022

Pending

CRMLS #AR22173181

—
09/23/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1499471638

$1,700,000

+2.8% / yr

09/23/2022

Pending

CLAW #AR22173181MR

—
09/23/2022

Pending

SDMLS #AR22173181

—
08/05/2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #AR22173181MR

$1,760,000
08/05/2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #AR22173181

$1,760,000
08/05/2022

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #AR22173181

$1,760,000
02/13/2020

Sold

CRMLS #19521978

$1,250,000
02/13/2020

Sold

CLAW #19-521978

$1,250,000
12/12/2019

Pending

CRMLS #19521978

—
12/12/2019

Pending

CLAW #19-521978

—
10/18/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #19521978

$1,200,000
10/18/2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #19-521978

$1,200,000
02/13/1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #60349272

$699,000

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

Public Records for 343 West Howard Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,326,510Additions$442,170Total$1,768,680
Tax Record2025$21,124 ($1,760 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,408 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,408 SqFtLot Size8,802 SqFtStyleQuadraplexYear Built1964ZoningPSR1CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5825-021-029

Schools near 343 West Howard Street

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Jackson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public - 6 to 8
John Muir High School
Public - 9 to 12
Learning Works School
Charter - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jackson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

Learning Works School
Charter7 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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Listing Courtesy of GIG Real Estate Inc., Handoko Chen, DRE #01749321

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