686 E Union St Pasadena, CA 91101
Ground-floor retail is built beneath 118 luxury residences, with onsite parking and a patio option for food and service concepts.
- Added:
- Jun 25, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 17
- Last Refresh:
- Jun 27 at 3:42 am
Property Features for 686 E Union St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 4,700 SF
- Property subtype
- Retail
Building Details
- Year Built
- 2015
Properties For Sale
at 686 E Union St Contact usListing office (323) 515-8361
Listing date Jun 25, 2026
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in the heart of Pasadena’s Playhouse District at 686 E Union St, the property sits on El Molino and Union Street and is adjacent to Colorado Boulevard. The retail is next to Playhouse Village Park, which offers +/- 48 public parking spaces and EV charging. The surrounding retail and entertainment context includes adjacency to Vroman’s Bookstore and Landmark Theatre.
This configuration can work well for retailers seeking a built-in customer base from the residential component above, along with convenient nearby parking. The tenant mix referenced for the space includes coffee shops, daily service needs retailers, restaurants, and upscale retail. A dessert-focused concept is also specifically mentioned, and the patio supports food-and-beverage use where permitted.
Key Highlights
- 2015‑built property with 4,700 SF ground‑floor retail beneath 118 luxury residences.
- Retail is located on El Molino and Union Street in the Playhouse District, adjacent to Colorado Boulevard.
- Onsite retail parking plus nearby Playhouse Village Park with +/-48 public parking spaces and EV charging.