With CAP Rate Close to 5% in a Class-A Location, and 100% VACANCY, this offering provides an extremely rare opportunity for investors to acquire a beautifully upgraded single-story apartment in an unbeatable location in Pasadena. This 100% Vacancy provides new owners with TOTAL CONTROL of tenant selections without having to deal with costly & time-consuming tenant relocation, and thus bypassing Pasadena Rent Control. CAP Rate is Proforma (Marked to market) as all units are currently vacant.
The property is an attractive single story garden style apartment that was built in 1954 and completely upgraded in 2023-2024. It offers a large ±3248 SF building size and is situated on a ±8,964 SF lot size with medium density zoning RM-32. It has excellent curb appeal with complete upgrades that includes new roof, new electrical (panel + subpanels), new plumbing, new sewer line, new windows, new landscaping, new entry gate, new driveway, new exterior façade, new exterior paint, and all units have been completely upgraded.
It offers an excellent unit mix of 2 x 2bedroom+2bathroom, and 3 x large 1bedroom+1bathroom. Each unit is bright with an excellent layout and has been fully upgraded with high-end finishings. All the windows have been upgraded with double pane windows, complete with brand new zebra blinds, all units have brand new flooring throughout, brand new kitchen with kitchen island complete with high-end cabinets and quartz countertops, brand new bathroom complete with tiled bathroom and new vanity cabinets, new mini-split HVAC system in living room and bedroom, and brand new almost everything. Each unit comes with laundry machines and individually metered for electricity and gas.
Parking is provided by 5 open spaces at the back. There is an attached private garage that could either be rented out or converted into an ADU.
The property is located on a small street across from Pasadena City College and only several blocks north of CALTECH. It is crossing Colorado Blvd and south of 210 FWY, making this a very desirable location. Old Town Pasadena and Lake Ave Shopping District are only minutes away. It is within minutes from Rose Bowl area, The Paseo on Colorado, museums, theaters, entertainments, groceries, cafes, shops, and other fantastic amenities in Pasadena. It has an excellent demographic of $128,929 average household income within a 1-mile radius.
Sold for $2,400,000 on 04/09/24
Listing Provided by:
Han Chen DRE #01749321 626-224-2495,
Growth Investment Group Pasade
$2,400,000
159 N Sierra Bonita Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
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Multi Family
Built in 1954
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$2,388,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$6,375 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 09, 2024 at 01:36pm
Listing Provided by:
Han Chen DRE #01749321 626-224-2495,
Growth Investment Group Pasade
Bought with:
Andy Hsieh, DRE #01943789
Millennium Group Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: AR24024786
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Above,No One Below
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Assigned, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,967 sqft
- Features: 31-35 Units/Acre, Level, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 5737006021
- Zoning: PSR3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Valley
Location
- Region: Pasadena
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
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Estimated market value
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