489 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101

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Located in the heart of the Playhouse Historic District of Pasadena, CA, the "Harry FitzGerald" building at 489 E. Colorado Boulevard presents an opportunity for acquisition. This two-story office building, totaling approximately 7,774 square feet, is situated on the north side of Colorado Boulevard, along the Rose Parade route. The property has a WalkScore of 97, indicating convenient access to surrounding retail amenities and public transportation. Constructed in 1926 and designated on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was designed for Harry FitzGerald. The property is currently utilized as office space and will be delivered vacant. It features 22-foot ceilings with skylights, offices, conference rooms, and dedicated private parking. The property is located just south of the 210 Freeway and approximately 1-mile from the Lake and Del Mar Metro Gold Line Stations. The property is located on a 0.23-acre parcel. There are 16 surface parking spaces in the rear of the building, accessible via a shared drive alley from N. Oakland Avenue.

Key Highlights

• Prime location on Colorado Boulevard in the Playhouse Historic District, along the Rose Parade route.
• Rare owner/user opportunity to acquire a historic building delivered vacant.
• High Walk Score (97) indicating convenient access to retail and public transportation.

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Office building - Two-story office building in Pasadena's Playhouse Historic District.

Where is this office building located?

The property is located at 489 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $5,995,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime location on Colorado Boulevard in the Playhouse Historic District, along the Rose Parade route.; Rare owner/user opportunity to acquire a historic building delivered vacant.; High Walk Score (97) indicating convenient access to retail and public transportation.