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$6,780,000

529 541 S EL MOLINO Street

Pasadena, CA 91101

Active

1950

Year Built

Los Angeles

County

Apartment

Property Type

About this home

TROPHY Class-A Location - 20-unit Steps from South Lake Ave, Erewhon, Caltech, and Old Town Pasadena | Attractive Returns with Major CapEx Completed | Bungalow Style Units + Expansive R3-Zoned Lot. HACIENDA GARDEN, a 20-unit apartment (2 x 10-unit) investment opportunity located in the highly desirable Playhouse District area of Pasadena, an eclectic cosmopolitan community rich in history and architecture. The property is right in the heart of Pasadena with short walking distance to multiple popular districts such as South Lake Ave Business District, Erewhon, CALTECH, and Old Town Pasadena. This offer provides investors with an opportunity to acquire a well-maintained asset in a trophy location with attractive return. It has a Walk Score of 81 out of 100. HACIENDA GARDEN is a 20-unit garden-style apartment community that consists of two properties: 529 S El Molino (10 units) and 541 S El Molino (10 units). It has a total building size of ±14,815 sqft and is situated on a large 30,367 sqft R3-zoned lot with excellent curb appeal and neatly manicured landscaping. It is exceptionally well-maintained in a Class-A neighborhood of Pasadena. 529 S El Molino is a bungalow style 10-unit with a total building size of 8,263 SF and situated on a 20,252 SF lot. It offers a gorgeous bungalow-style layout with center courtyard complete with attractive curb appeal. It has 10 units that are spread out over 5 buildings. Four of them are single story bungalows, and the fifth building is a two-story building. It has two (2) x 2-bedroom+1-bathroom, six (6) x 1-bedroom+1-bathroom, and two (2) x Studio units. Many units have been partially updated with refinished original hardwood floor, high 10ft ceiling, crown molding, upgraded bathroom, designer lighting fixtures, windows A/C, and tiled kitchen. The 4 back units are large with estimated size of ±1038 sqft per unit. The 541-S was built in 1950, has a total building size of 6,552 SF and is situated on a 10,115 SF lot. It is a two-story garden style apartment with brick pavers walkway. It offers ten (10) x 1-bedroom+1-bathroom units. The building has brand new staircases (rebuilt with permit) and several units have been updated with 2 units have full copper plumbing. The property does NOT have any tuck-under parking and does NOT require any soft story retrofit. It is individually metered for electricity and gas, and has a shared laundry room.

Listed by Handoko Chen · DRE #01749321 · Growth Investment Group Pasade
MLS #1176119884
ListedJun 26, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories2
StyleBungalow, Mid Century Modern
Total Units20
RoofShingle
Garage Spaces0
PoolN/A
SpaNone

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesN/A
Exterior FeaturesN/A
FlooringCarpet, Laminate, Wood
CoolingWall Window Units
HeatingWall Furnace
FireplaceNone
LaundryCommon Area
Parking FeaturesAsphalt, Covered, Detached Carport, Driveway
Parking Total19
Patio & PorchN/A
Entry Level1
Entry Location1
Common WallsTwo Common Walls Or More

Property Features

Lot Size0.70 ac
Lot FeaturesThirty Six To Forty Units Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Street Level
ViewNone
Directionsnorthwest side of El Molino ave and California Ave, south of Del Mar Blvd.

Community

Area647 - Pasadena (SW)
School DistrictN/A

Tax & Financial

TermsCash, Cash To New Loan
Land LeaseNo
HOA NameN/A
HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$36,086/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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