Property profile

23 Mentor Ave Pasadena, CA 91106

OFF-MARKET
Investment properties
Property ID
US10-0318610
5,760 SF 0.12 ac lot Built 1925
Entity Owned 1-yr Hold Absentee Owner Free & Clear
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Property summary

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This exceptional mixed-use property, located at 23-27 N Mentor Avenue in Pasadena, California's Playhouse Village, presents a unique owner-user opportunity. The 5,760 square foot building, constructed in 1925, boasts a charming two-story design and sits on a 5,373 square foot lot. Currently configured as three suites, the ground floor features retail spaces occupied by a bridal shop (month-to-month lease) and a photography studio (lease expiring 11/30/2024). The second floor offers a vacant suite with an open floor plan, private offices, and a conference room, ideal for various uses. The property includes fourteen tandem parking spaces in the rear and is individually metered for electricity. Its prime location in Playhouse Village offers easy access to I-210 and the Metro A Line Lake Avenue station (seven-minute walk). Nearby amenities include the Pasadena Playhouse, numerous shops, restaurants, and the Ice House comedy club. This Class C building, zoned CD5, represents a rare chance to own a piece of Pasadena's rich history while capitalizing on the vibrant energy of Playhouse Village. The asking price is $3,300,000, with a price per square foot of $572.92. The property's multi-tenant configuration allows for income generation from existing retail spaces, while the vacant upper floor provides flexibility for an owner-occupier. This is an ideal investment for those seeking a blend of historical charm and modern convenience in a thriving Pasadena location.

Property profile

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Property type Investment properties
Use group STORE/OFFICE (MIXED USE)
Year built 1925
Construction TILT-UP CONCRETE
Total area 5,760 SF
Lot 0.12 ac (5,373 SF)
Zoning code PSC-
APN 5738-008-056
UPID US10-0318610

Cap rate & NOI

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Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap rate vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors

Current use

Occupant on record · Public records
  • Clothing & Fashion Store

Location

23 Mentor Ave Pasadena, CA 91106-1709
Pasadena metro Census 462302 LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM, CA METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA
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Value estimations

Realmo proprietary · 4 methods
AI Approach AI
$2.87M
CAP Approach CAP
$1.71M
Comparable Approach Comparable
by Request
Blend (final) Blend
$2.68M

Owner & transaction history

since 2025
Last sale
$2.9M
7 recorded transactions
2025
$2.9M
2016
Price N/A
1997
$545,000
1988
$800,000
1969
Price N/A
1969
Price N/A
1969
Price N/A

Zoning & alternative use

PSC- · Pasadena, CA
Top alternative use upside
Restaurant $4.0M +78.5%
Neighborhood: shopping center $3.5M +55.3%
Office building $3.2M +43.3%

Comparables

6 recent transactions · within 1.5 mi
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