Welcome to 517 Pico Alley, a rare five-car garage tucked away in a quiet alley in coveted South Pasadena. This freestanding 990 sq. ft. structure sits on a 2,075 sq. ft. lot. It presents a rare opportunity for investors or owner-users looking to maximize value in a highly desirable neighborhood near Indiana Avenue and Mission Street.For decades, this building has been used for storing antique cars and, at one point, housed a 30-foot 1924 fire truck. Configured without bedrooms or bathrooms, the layout is perfect for storage. With its private setting and proximity to local shops, restaurants, and the Metro Gold Line, this property is situated in a vibrant community rich with history and promise.
Sold for $405,000 on 05/28/25
Listing Provided by:
Meg Middleman DRE #00914188 909-595-6697,
Century 21 Masters
$405,000
517 Pico Aly, South Pasadena, CA 91030
0beds
--baths
990sqft
Mixed Use
Built in 1953
2,075 Square Feet Lot
$401,900 Zestimate®
$409/sqft
$2,861 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 28, 2025 at 02:33pm
Listing Provided by:
Meg Middleman DRE #00914188 909-595-6697,
Century 21 Masters
Bought with:
Pui Ching Tsui, DRE #01889817
LeMark Realty
Negin Stern, DRE #01729055
LeMark Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-22140
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 990 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 2,075 sqft
- Features: Sprinklers None
Details
- Parcel number: 5313008018
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Mixed Use
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs
Location
- Region: South Pasadena
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
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Estimated market value
$401,900
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Estimated market value
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