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    1521 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104

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    Retail space in a high-traffic Pasadena neighborhood.

    Type:Retail
    Added:
    Mar 7, 2026
    Days on Market:
    65
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 16 at 11:50 am

    Property Features for 1521 E Washington Blvd

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1925

    Spaces For Lease

    at 1521 E Washington Blvd Contact us

    $2 /Mo

    Size
    3,900 SF
    Type
    Retail
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    Listing Contact
    Hoss MacVaugh
    Hoss MacVaugh

    Listing agent Hoss MacVaugh License #CA 00971669

    Listing office MacVaugh & Co

    Listing date Mar 7, 2026

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    HighLights

    • High‑traffic location on a well‑established retail corridor with strong visibility.
    • Surrounded by popular local businesses like The Shops on Hill, Octavia’s Bookshelf, Millie’s Cafe, Lavender and Honey Espresso Bar, and Woon.
    • Convenient access to Pasadena Transit and Metro bus routes.
    • Close proximity to Old Pasadena and the South Lake Avenue shopping district.
    • Easy regional access to Downtown Los Angeles via I‑210 and 110 freeways.
    • Positioned within a dense, walkable residential neighborhood with strong retail demand.

    Overview

    The property at 1521 E. Washington Boulevard is situated on a well-established neighborhood retail corridor characterized by strong daily traffic and visibility. The surrounding area features popular local businesses, including The Shops on Hill - Octavia’s Bookshelf, Millie’s Cafe, Lavender and Honey Espresso Bar, and Woon, alongside various cafés, neighborhood services, and retail establishments. The location benefits from convenient access to Pasadena Transit and Metro bus routes serving the Washington Boulevard corridor, connecting the area to Pasadena’s broader transit network. It also offers close proximity to Old Pasadena and the South Lake Avenue shopping district, two of the city’s primary retail destinations, and provides easy regional access to Downtown Los Angeles via the I-210 and 110 freeway corridors. Positioned within a dense residential neighborhood with strong walkability and neighborhood retail demand, the property presents an excellent opportunity for food, service, wellness, or boutique retail operators.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Classic Furniture Renovation Specialist

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Pasadena
    County
    Los Angeles
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -118.1191628
    Latitude
    34.1693345

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space in a high-traffic Pasadena neighborhood.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 1521 E Washington Blvd Pasadena, CA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑traffic location on a well‑established retail corridor with strong visibility.; Surrounded by popular local businesses like The Shops on Hill, Octavia’s Bookshelf, Millie’s Cafe, Lavender and Honey Espresso Bar, and Woon.; Convenient access to Pasadena Transit and Metro bus routes.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    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

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    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.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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