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    1245 E WALNUT ST, Pasadena, CA 91106

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    16-suite office building with individually leased spaces and multiple vacant suites, supported by CG zoning for redevelopment.

    Type:Retail, Office, Land
    Property size:
    6,536 SF
    Lot size:
    0.39 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $382/SF
    Added:
    May 28, 2026
    Days on Market:
    10
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 1 at 2:58 pm

    Property Features for 1245 E WALNUT ST

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    6,536 SF
    Lot size
    0.39 Acres
    Property subtype
    Retail, Office, Land

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1961

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    Listing Contact
    Handoko Chen
    Handoko Chen

    Listing agent Handoko Chen License #CA 01749321

    Listing office Growth Investment Group

    Listing date May 28, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 16,881 SF (0.39‑acre) corner lot with 6,536 SF, single‑story commercial office building built in 1961
    • 16 individual suites with 8 vacant and delivered vacant (~2,860 SF / ~44% vacancy; buyer to verify)
    • Remaining 8 tenants are on month‑to‑month rent, offering potential to increase rents for owner‑user or redeveloper
    • CG (Commercial General) zoning; allowed uses include medical, medical R&D, retail, residential, transit‑oriented development, and professional office
    • Walnut St exposure with wide frontage (about 150 ft) and estimated traffic of 16,808 CPD
    • Separately metered electricity with 17 electrical meters and updated main panel; parking includes 16 open spaces plus 1 disabled space

    Overview

    The Portofino is a single-story commercial office property configured into 16 individual suites on a corner lot. The building totals 6,536 square feet and is offered as a fixer-upper. Eight suites are currently vacant and would be delivered vacant (buyer to verify approximate square footage). The remaining eight tenants are on month-to-month rent. The property has two shared bathrooms and front-area landscaping designed for easier upkeep, with parking provided at the rear including 16 open spaces and 1 disabled parking space. Electricity is separately metered, with 17 electrical meters and an updated main panel.

    The building is located on Walnut Street with wide street exposure and is positioned between Lake Ave and Hill Ave, south of the 210 Freeway. The site is in high density CG (Commercial General) zoning, with a reported 150-foot exposure on Walnut Street. The property sits on a 16,881 square-foot corner lot and includes the ability to support a range of uses including medical, medical R&D, retail, residential, transit-oriented development, and professional office (buyer to verify).

    For owner-users and investors, the mix of month-to-month tenancy and vacant suites can support operational flexibility and potential repositioning. For developers, the CG zoning and corner-lot configuration provide redevelopment pathways that could accommodate ground-floor retail with residential above floors (subject to approvals and buyer verification).

    Local Financial Insights For Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $241.6k $36.96
    − Vacancy −$5.6k −$0.85
    EGI $236.0k $36.11
    − OpEx −$70.8k −$10.83
    NOI $165.2k $25.28
    6,536 SF · lease $36.96/SF/yr · vacancy 2.30% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Retail
    $2.36M
    $2.07M – $2.75M (±1% cap)
    NOI $165,210 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.61%
    Second Best
    Office B
    $2.00M
    $1.75M – $2.33M (±1% cap)
    NOI $140,001 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.60%
    Theoretical Best
    Multifamily LT 5
    $147.13M
    $128.73M – $171.65M (±1% cap)
    NOI $10,298,797 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 411.95%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    ALTA Video Productions Film Production Mitch Halpern Realty ... Property Management Company Sound Snob Recording Studio Youth & Family Services Medical Clinic Pasadena Council on Alcoholism ... Social Service Agency

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Pasadena
    County
    Los Angeles
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -118.1246476
    Latitude
    34.1498668

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - 16-suite office building with individually leased spaces and multiple vacant suites, supported by CG zoning for redevelopment.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 1245 E WALNUT ST Pasadena, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 16,881 SF (0.39‑acre) corner lot with 6,536 SF, single‑story commercial office building built in 1961; 16 individual suites with 8 vacant and delivered vacant (~2,860 SF / ~44% vacancy; buyer to verify); Remaining 8 tenants are on month‑to‑month rent, offering potential to increase rents for owner‑user or redeveloper
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    Real Estate License ID: CA 01749321
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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