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529-541 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Twenty-unit garden-style multifamily property set on two R3-zoned parcels with shared driveway and back parking.

Property Size14,815 SF
Lot Size0.70 Acres
Days on Market132

Property Features for 529-541 S El Molino Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 14,815 SF
Total Parking Spaces 17
Lot size 0.70 Acres
Property subtype Multifamily
Zoning R3

Additional Details

Cap Rate 4.73%
Highway Access Yes
Multifamily Units 20

Building Details

Construction garden style
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Growth Investment Group
Listed By: Handoko Chen · License #CA 01749321
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 10 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Jul 21 at 7:31PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

South El Molino Apartments is a 20-unit garden-style apartment community spread across two parcels zoned R3, with each parcel containing 10 units. The property uses a shared driveway and includes a shared laundry room, with parking located in the rear.

The 529-S building was built in 1922 and consists of 10 units across five buildings, including four single-story bungalow-style buildings and one two-story building around a center courtyard. Units include two 2-bedroom plus 1-bathroom configurations, six 1-bedroom plus 1-bathroom configurations, and two studio units. Many units feature partial updates such as refinished hardwood floors, high 10-foot ceilings, crown molding, upgraded bathrooms, designer lighting, upgraded windows with A/C, and tiled kitchens.

The 541-S building was built in 1950 and is a two-story garden-style structure with 10 one-bedroom plus 1-bathroom units, each with windows A/C, an individual water heater, and storage cabinets. The 541-S units have not been upgraded. The property provides 17 parking spaces comprised of 14 carports/garages in the back and 3 open spaces on the sides, and it is individually metered for electricity and gas.

Key Highlights

  • 20‑unit garden‑style apartment community in Pasadena’s Playhouse District on a 30,367 SF lot (2 parcels total).
  • 14,815 SF total building size: 529‑S (built 1922, 8,263 SF) and 541‑S (built 1950, 6,552 SF).
  • Zoned R3: each of the 2 parcels has 10 units; shared driveway and shared laundry room plus back parking area.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Mobile Phone Store Food Market Clothing & Fashion Store Farmer's Market Locksmith Veterinary Clinic

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

20
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

7,213
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 91101, CA

20,583
Population
12,400
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
63%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
15,833
Density / Sq Mi
$94,180
Median Household Income
$62,458
Median Earnings
$2,282
Median Rent
$687,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Twenty-unit garden-style multifamily property set on two R3-zoned parcels with shared driveway and back parking.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 529-541 S El Molino Ave Pasadena, CA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 20‑unit garden‑style apartment community in Pasadena’s Playhouse District on a 30,367 SF lot (2 parcels total).; 14,815 SF total building size: 529‑S (built 1922, 8,263 SF) and 541‑S (built 1950, 6,552 SF).; Zoned R3: each of the 2 parcels has 10 units; shared driveway and shared laundry room plus back parking area.
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