514 N Madison Ave

$1,445,000
Price
1
Bed
4
Baths
2,156 Sq. Ft.
$670 / Sq. Ft.
2,156
Sq. Ft.
$670
per Sq. Ft.

Description

4 Single-story Bungalows several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, Large ±12k SF Lot, 4 detached garage parking, Highly desirable layout, Easy to Rent and Manage. 514-520 N Madison Ave, a bungalow style 4-units Single story apartment in the City of Pasadena. Situated only several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, 2 blocks west of Los Robles Ave, and just within walking distance of many dining, shopping, and other attractions in Pasadena. It is situated on a quiet residential street surrounded by...4 Single-story Bungalows several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, Large ±12k SF Lot, 4 detached garage parking, Highly desirable layout, Easy to Rent and Manage. 514-520 N Madison Ave, a bungalow style 4-units Single story apartment in the City of Pasadena. Situated only several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, 2 blocks west of Los Robles Ave, and just within walking distance of many dining, shopping, and other attractions in Pasadena. It is situated on a quiet residential street surrounded by single family houses. This property is being sold together with 5 adjacent buildings to its north that are own by same seller – can be purchased together or individually (526 N Madison, 536 N Madison, 542 N Madison, 562 N Madison, and 570 N Madison). The property offers a highly desirable bungalow single-story layout (no adjoining walls) providing tenants with single family residential feel. It consists of 4 separate bungalows with a lush center courtyard/walkway providing serene atmosphere for the tenants. The unit mix is all 1bedroom+1bathroom, which makes it very easy to rent and manage. The property was built in 1937, has a total of ±2,156 SF building size and is situated on a large ±11,998 SF lot. Each unit is charming with original hardwood flooring, faux fireplace, plenty of built in cabinets, tiled kitchen and bathroom, and in-unit laundry hookups (seller provide laundry machine in 1 unit). The back unit (#520) has a large private backyard. Parking is provided via detached 4 car garages in the back. Each unit has individual water heaters and separately meters for electricity and gas. Each unit has its own laundry hookups. The property is in the highly desirable area of Pasadena just several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena. It is situated on a quiet tree-lined street and within minutes from the Gold Line and numerous additional shopping and dining options on Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue. Near Pasadena’s historic City Hall, it sits just minutes from the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena Community College, and the 210 and 110 Freeways, offering ease of access to neighboring cities and entertainment destinations in the region. Historic Old Pasadena’s charming storefronts house 200 shops plus a wide array of restaurants and night spots. The Pasadena Convention Center, Pacific Asia Museum, the historic Tournament of Roses house, and the Norton Simon Museum are minutes away.
  1. Listed by Handoko Chen • DRE #01749321 • Brokerage DRE #02201380 • Growth Investment Group Pasade • han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com

Property Details for 514 North Madison Avenue

Architectural Style
Bungalow
View
None
Parking Spaces Total
4
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Total Units
4.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 11/05/2025 04:44 AM

Property Details for 514 North Madison Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #AR25249218
Days on Market51
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income
Year Built1937
Lot Size0.28 AC / 11,998 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Growth Investment Group Pasade, Handoko Chen, DRE #01749321
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Building Information for 514 North Madison Avenue

Stories1Residences-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 11,998 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,585 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,140

Property Taxes

$1,445

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 514 North Madison Avenue

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Gross Income: $80,439
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $80,439
  • Vacancy Allowance Rate: 2
  • Gross Operating Income: $78,830
  • Net Operating Income: $48,157
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Expense Details
  • Operating Expense: $30,673
  • Operating Expense Percent: 38.00%
  • New Taxes Expense: $16,193
  • Gardener Expense: $2,700
  • Licenses Expense: $952
  • Electric Expense: $630
  • Insurance Expense: $3,585
  • Maintenance Expense: $3,000
  • Trash Expense: $600
  • Water Sewer Expense: $1,790
  • Total Expenses: $30,673
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Annual Amount: $16,193
  • Tax Tract Number: 0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $1,223
  • Tax Lot: 4
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Disability Access: None
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Buyer to Verify
  • Community Features: Suburban, Valley
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Flooring: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • View Description: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: 16-20 Units/Acre, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Level, Near Public Transit
  • Direction Faces: West
  • 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: 4
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Assigned, Garage
  • Uncovered Spaces: 0
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 0
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 4
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Paved, Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Res Income 2-4 Units
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 4
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 4
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,676
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $6,703
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 9600
  • Unit Type Type: 1
Unit Information
  • Number Of Units Leased: 4
  • Rent Controlled: Yes
  • Number Of Buildings: 5
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 4
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 4
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number With Dishwasher: 0
  • Number With Range: 4
  • Number With Refrigerator: 0
  • Number With Disposal: 4
  • Number Wall AC: 4

Property History for 514 North Madison Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #AR25249218

$1,445,000—
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #AR25249218MR

$1,445,000—
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #AR25249218

$1,445,000—
Jun 8, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #DW25024692

—
Jun 8, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #DW25027813

—
Jun 7, 2025

Expired

CLAW #DW25027813MR

$1,777,000—
Jun 7, 2025

Expired

CLAW #DW25024692MR

$1,777,000—
Jun 2, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #DW25006052

—
Jun 1, 2025

Expired

CLAW #DW25006052MR

$10,500,000—
Apr 25, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #DW25006052

$10,500,000—
Apr 25, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #DW25024692

$1,777,000—
Apr 25, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #DW25027813

$1,777,000—
Apr 25, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #DW25024692

$1,777,000—
Apr 25, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #DW25024692MR

—
Apr 25, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #DW25027813

$1,777,000—
Apr 25, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #DW25027813MR

—
Apr 25, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #DW25006052MR

—
Feb 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #DW25027813

$2,100,000—
Feb 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #DW25027813MR

$2,100,000—
Feb 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #DW25027813

$2,100,000—
Feb 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #DW25024692

$2,100,000—
Feb 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #DW25024692MR

$2,100,000—
Feb 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #DW25024692

$2,100,000—
Jan 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #DW25006052

$11,999,999—
Jan 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #DW25006052MR

$11,999,999—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #AR25249218

$1,445,000
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #AR25249218MR

$1,445,000
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #AR25249218

$1,445,000
06/08/2025

Expired

CRMLS #DW25024692

—
06/08/2025

Expired

CRMLS #DW25027813

—
06/07/2025

Expired

CLAW #DW25027813MR

$1,777,000
06/07/2025

Expired

CLAW #DW25024692MR

$1,777,000
06/02/2025

Expired

CRMLS #DW25006052

—
06/01/2025

Expired

CLAW #DW25006052MR

$10,500,000
04/25/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #DW25006052

$10,500,000
04/25/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #DW25024692

$1,777,000
04/25/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #DW25027813

$1,777,000
04/25/2025

Expired

SDMLS #DW25024692

$1,777,000
04/25/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #DW25024692MR

—
04/25/2025

Expired

SDMLS #DW25027813

$1,777,000
04/25/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #DW25027813MR

—
04/25/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #DW25006052MR

—
02/06/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #DW25027813

$2,100,000
02/04/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #DW25027813MR

$2,100,000
02/04/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #DW25027813

$2,100,000
02/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #DW25024692

$2,100,000
02/02/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #DW25024692MR

$2,100,000
02/02/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #DW25024692

$2,100,000
01/10/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #DW25006052

$11,999,999
01/09/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #DW25006052MR

$11,999,999

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

Public Records for 514 North Madison Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,078,186Additions$359,748Total$1,437,934
Tax Record2025$17,337 ($1,445 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,156 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,156 SqFtLot Size11,998 SqFtStyleQuadraplexYear Built1937ZoningPSR1CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5731-006-009

Schools near 514 North Madison Avenue

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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Madison Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

Rose City High (Continuation) School
Public9 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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514 North Madison Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Pasadena, CA 91101. This property was listed for sale on October 28, 2025 by Growth Investment Group Pasade, it's currently listed at $1,445,000. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include Madison Elementary School, Octavia E. Butler Magnet School and John Muir High School. 514 North Madison Avenue is a 1-bed, 4-bath, 2,156 sqft multi-family home built in 1937.

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