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542 N Madison

Pasadena, CA 91101
  • $1,499,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 21 Days
  • ID#: AR26086278
UPDATED: 46 min ago
$1,499,000
  • 0
    BEDS
  • 0.3
    ACRES
  • 0
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
Neighborhood:
Type:
Multi-Family
Built:
1923
County:

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Listing Agent(s): Handoko Chen of Growth Investment Group Pasade (626-594-4900)


Description

3 Houses on a large Lot - several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, Large ±13k SF Lot, highly desirable layout, Easy to Rent and Manage - Can add 3 ADUs. 542 N Madison Ave, a Three House on a lot 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 and south that are own by same seller – can be purchased together or individually (514 N Madison, 526 N Madison, 536 N Madison, 562 N Madison, and 570 N Madison). The property is extremely rare with highly desirable layout providing tenants with single family residential feel. The middle house (#542) is the largest one with 2bedroom+2bathroom, the front house (#548) is a 2bedroom+1bathroom, and the back house (#544) is 1bedroom+1bathroom. This offering is perfect for an owner user that can occupy any one of the 3 houses (currently tenant occupied – seller is selling it as-is with tenant in place).The middle house is charming with original hardwood flooring, smooth ceiling, built-in cabinets, ceiling fans in bedroom and living room. The back house has been updated with modern flooring, new kitchen and stainless steel appliances, and new bathroom. The property has 13,208 SF lot size providing plenty of open spaces and parking (est. 6 parking spaces or more). Because of this configuration, there is a clear and huge upside for new owners to add 2 or more ADUs (buyer to verify). Parking is provided via 6 open space spread out on the lot. Each unit has individual water heaters and separately metered 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.

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Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2026-05-13T17:37:37.08. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or RE/MAX Empire Properties. Licensed in the State of California, USA.
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542 N Madison Pasadena, CA 91101

  • Price: $1,499,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 21 Days
  • Updated: 46 min ago
  • ID#: AR26086278
0
Beds
0
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.3
Acres
1923
Built
Neighborhood:
645 - Pasadena (NW)
County:
Los Angeles
Area:
645 - Pasadena (NW)
Property Description
3 Houses on a large Lot - several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, Large ±13k SF Lot, highly desirable layout, Easy to Rent and Manage - Can add 3 ADUs. 542 N Madison Ave, a Three House on a lot 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 and south that are own by same seller – can be purchased together or individually (514 N Madison, 526 N Madison, 536 N Madison, 562 N Madison, and 570 N Madison). The property is extremely rare with highly desirable layout providing tenants with single family residential feel. The middle house (#542) is the largest one with 2bedroom+2bathroom, the front house (#548) is a 2bedroom+1bathroom, and the back house (#544) is 1bedroom+1bathroom. This offering is perfect for an owner user that can occupy any one of the 3 houses (currently tenant occupied – seller is selling it as-is with tenant in place).The middle house is charming with original hardwood flooring, smooth ceiling, built-in cabinets, ceiling fans in bedroom and living room. The back house has been updated with modern flooring, new kitchen and stainless steel appliances, and new bathroom. The property has 13,208 SF lot size providing plenty of open spaces and parking (est. 6 parking spaces or more). Because of this configuration, there is a clear and huge upside for new owners to add 2 or more ADUs (buyer to verify). Parking is provided via 6 open space spread out on the lot. Each unit has individual water heaters and separately metered 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.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style BungalowSpanish Carport Spaces 0 Construction Materials StuccoVertical SidingWood Siding Direction Faces West Entry Level 1 Entry Location 1 Foundation Details Slab Lot Features LawnLevelNear Public TransitRectangular LotStreet Level Number Of Separate Electric Meters 3 Open Parking Spaces 6 Parking Features ConcreteDriveway Parking Total 6 Pool Features None Pool Private YN No Property Attached YN No Road Frontage Type City Street Road Surface Type Paved Spa Features None Spa YN No View None View YN No

Interior Features

Appliances Gas Range Common Walls No Common Walls Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s) Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features None Fireplace YN No Flooring CarpetWood Heating Wall Furnace Heating YN Yes

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN No Association Fee 0 Association YN No Common Interest Community Apartment Community Features SuburbanValley Contingency NONE Current Financing Conventional Disclosures Rent Control Electric Standard Garage YN No Gross Income 77005 Gross Scheduled Income 77005 Insurance Expense 3153 Land Lease YN No Laundry Features Washer HookupGas Dryer Hookup Levels One Listing Agreement Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Service Full Service Listing Terms CashCash to New Loan Maintenance Expense 747 Net Operating Income 45587 New Construction YN No New Taxes Expense 16798 Number Of Separate Gas Meters 3 Number Of Separate Water Meters 1 Number Of Units Leased 3 Operating Expense 29608 Possession Close Of Escrow Property Condition Repairs Cosmetic Property Sub Type Triplex Rent Control YN Yes Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions Standard Tenant Pays ElectricityGas Total Actual Rent 6317 Trash Expense 2400 Utilities Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailableSewer ConnectedWater Connected Vacancy Allowance Rate 2 Water Sewer Expense 1760 Water Source Public



Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2026-05-13T17:37:37.08. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or RE/MAX Empire Properties. Licensed in the State of California, USA.
 
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