1400 Garfield Ave

Pasadena, CA 91104

$1,749,500
Price
12
Beds
8
Baths
5,570 Sq. Ft.
$314 / Sq. Ft.
5,570
Sq. Ft.
$314
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great opportunity to own a 4-unit, beautifully maintained investment property with a diverse mix of units from 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom up to a 4 Bedroom/2.5 Bath offering excellent upside potential. The front house offers great curb appeal with a grand front porch and upstairs balconies overlooking the grassy fenced front yard shared by the two front units. The insides of the units offer classic features like fireplaces and arched doorways. The first front unit features a 1,500 sf. 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath...Great opportunity to own a 4-unit, beautifully maintained investment property with a diverse mix of units from 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom up to a 4 Bedroom/2.5 Bath offering excellent upside potential. The front house offers great curb appeal with a grand front porch and upstairs balconies overlooking the grassy fenced front yard shared by the two front units. The insides of the units offer classic features like fireplaces and arched doorways. The first front unit features a 1,500 sf. 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath with loft. The second unit is a roomy 1,677 sf unit featuring 4 Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths. Each unit is assigned it's own garage with a washer and dryer in each. There is a large open space between the buildings for additional parking. In the rear of the property is a second building offering two identical 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath units. There is a shared carport with one space for each unit. The upstairs unit opens to a beautiful custom deck for those tenants exclusive use. The bottom unit has exclusive access to a back patio area extending the length of the building. The recent addition of individual laundry facilities for the rear two units is a potential source of extra monthly income. In addition to being amazingly maintained the property owner has done extensive upgrades including new roofs, copper plumbing, complete exterior paint, landscaping, earthquake retrofit, resurfaced driveway and more. All units are tenant-occupied ensuring immediate rental income. This property is conveniently located close to bus stops, grocery stores, restaurants, shops, with easy access to Old Town and the Rose Bowl and all Pasadena has to offer. Don't miss this opportunity to add this excellent property to your investment portfolio!

Listing Agent

  1. Sue Cook

    Sue Cook

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02015404

    sue.cook@compass.com

    P: (626)-253-1323

Property Details for 1400 Garfield Avenue

Architectural Style
Colonial, Georgian
View
None
Parking Spaces Total
4
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Wall/Window
Total Units
4.0
Building Type
Attached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 03/26/2025 10:52 PM

Property Details for 1400 Garfield Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #AR25052126
Days on Market31
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income
Year Built1932
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,881 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Building Information for 1400 Garfield Avenue

Stories3Residences-Year Built1932Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,881 SF

Property Information for 1400 Garfield Avenue

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Gross Income: $101,345
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $101,345
  • Net Operating Income: $74,794
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Expense Details
  • Operating Expense: $26,551
  • Electric Expense: $560
  • Insurance Expense: $7,178
  • Trash Expense: $0
  • Water Sewer Expense: $5,586
  • Total Expenses: $26,551
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: N
  • Tax Tract Number: 461...
  • Tax Census Tract: 4615.02
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $1,262
  • Tax Lot: 26
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Balcony
  • Room Type: Attic, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Flooring: Laminate
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Entry Location: Varies
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • View Description: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Number Of Units: 4
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Carport, Garage, Garage - 1 Car
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport, Asphalt, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Garage, Garage - Single Door
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 1
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $2,055
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $24,660
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 2900
  • Unit Type Type: 1
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 4
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 1
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $2,568
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $30,816
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 4000
  • Unit Type Type: 2
Unit 3
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 1
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,960
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $23,520
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 3500
  • Unit Type Type: 3
Unit 4
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 1
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,960
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $23,520
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 3500
  • Unit Type Type: 4
Unit Information
  • Number Of Units Leased: 4
  • Rent Controlled: Yes
  • Number Of Buildings: 2
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 5
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 4
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number With Range: 4
  • Number With Refrigerator: 4
  • Number With Patio: 4
  • Number Wall AC: 2

Property History for 1400 Garfield Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 1400 Garfield Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$659,329Additions$411,021Total$1,070,350
Tax Record2024$12,994 ($1,083 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,570 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,570 SqFtLot Size10,877 SqFtStyleQuadraplexYear Built1932ZoningPSR3CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5838-014-005

Schools near 1400 Garfield 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
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Accelerated Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

Odyssey Charter School - South
CharterK to 8

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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1400 Garfield Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Pasadena, CA 91104. This property was listed for sale on March 18, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,749,500. It has been on the market for a total of 31 days and was last sold on January 22, 2010. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include Washington Accelerated Elementary School, Octavia E. Butler Magnet School and John Muir High School. 1400 Garfield Avenue is a 12-bed, 8-bath, 5,570 sqft multi-family home built in 1932.

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