Charming 6-Unit Bungalow Investment – Prime Pasadena Location!
Rare opportunity to own a 6-unit, single-story bungalow-style apartment property in the heart of Pasadena, just a block from the historic Bungalow Heaven district. Situated on a large ±16,466 SF R3 lot, this well-maintained asset includes five freestanding structures totaling ±5,230 SF of living space.
Each of the six units is a spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom (~870 SF) with excellent layouts and vintage charm. Features include:
Freestanding design – no shared walls.
Washer/dryer room next to kitchen (some with machines).
Beautiful Original hardwood floors, crown molding, wall paneling.
Updated bathrooms with tile floors and modern fixtures.
Kitchens with tile floors, range, exhaust fan, and water line for fridge.
Wall A/C units and ceiling fans to add comfort.
One reserved garage parking space per unit with two garage structures and four carport spaces.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property offers potential tax benefits. Key upgrades include copper plumbing, updated electrical, fresh exterior paint, and no soft-story retrofit required. Each unit is individually metered for gas and electricity.
Four of the six tenants are long-term, stable residents, all on month-to-month leases, allowing rental upside under AB 1482 (max increase: 5% + CPI/year).
Outstanding Location.
Minutes from Old Town Pasadena, Lake Avenue, Pasadena City College, and Colorado Blvd. Walk to shops, cafes, museums, and entertainment. Strong local demographics with an average household income of $103,130 within 1 mile. Easy freeway access (210, 110, 134) enables quick commutes to Downtown LA, Glendale, and Burbank.
Investor Peace of Mind – Attractive All-Cash Price.
Offered at an attractive all-cash price for a quick, hassle-free sale—a rare opportunity where the seller’s loss is the buyer’s gain. This turnkey investment boasts stable cash flow, low maintenance, and future rent growth potential, providing investors with peace of mind and consistent income from day one.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Wei Wang DRE #01899920 626-427-5886,
RE/MAX CHAMPIONS
$2,599,950
638 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
12beds
6baths
5,230sqft
Est.:
Mixed Use
Built in 1927
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$497/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern fixturesVintage charmExcellent layoutsFreestanding designWall panelingCrown moldingKitchens with tile floors
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Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 12:28pm
Listing Provided by:
Wei Wang DRE #01899920 626-427-5886,
RE/MAX CHAMPIONS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: CV25177122
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 6
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,230
- Total interior livable area: 5,230 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Greenbelt
Details
- Parcel number: 5739006013
- Zoning: PSR3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Mixed Use
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $497/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,234,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,066
- Date on market: 8/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Water
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