557 & 559 N. Summit AveFantastic Contemporary Duplex!This wonderful duplex will warm your heart! The spaces have three bedrooms, one bath, plus laundry areas. The units have the same layout but each have their own unique touch. Top unit has a large window that creates a bright lovely open space. The ground-level unit has been remodeled with crown molding and a newer kitchen. Each unit comes with wood-type flooring, two-car garage and both share the garden front lawn. Built in 1997, this is the perfect live and earn income opportunity or the perfect group compound. Close to Old Pasadena and the Rose Bowl. A must see!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
5,011 sq ftLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gretchen Palmer•DRE #01707834• Deasy Penner Podley
Bought with YVONNE MATLOFF•DRE #00908463• TSE REALTY & MANAGEMENT SERVIC
557 & 559 N. Summit AveFantastic Contemporary Duplex!This wonderful duplex will warm your heart! The spaces have three bedrooms, one bath, plus laundry areas. The units have the same layout but each have their own unique touch. Top unit has a large window that creates a bright lovely open space. The ground-level unit has been remodeled with crown molding and a newer kitchen. Each unit comes with wood-type flooring, two-car garage and both share the garden front lawn. Built in 1997, this is the perfect liv
557 & 559 N. Summit AveFantastic Contemporary Duplex!This wonderful duplex will warm your heart! The spaces have three bedrooms, one bath, plus laundry areas. The units have the same layout but each have their own unique touch. Top unit has a large window that creates a bright lovely open space. The ground-level unit has been remodeled with crown molding and a newer kitchen. Each unit comes with wood-type flooring, two-car garage and both share the garden front lawn. Built in 1997, this is the perfect live and earn income opportunity or the perfect group compound. Close to Old Pasadena and the Rose Bowl. A must see!
Public Records
Jun 4, 1998
Sold
$199,000
Public Records
Jan 16, 1997
Sold
$37,000
Public Records
Apr 23, 1992
Sold
$42,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,922 (+5.2%)
$716,829 + $307,211
$1,024,040
2024
$11,332 (+0.8%)
$702,774 + $301,188
$1,003,962
2023
$11,237 (+3.6%)
$688,995 + $295,283
$984,278
2022
$10,848 (+4.3%)
$675,486 + $289,494
$964,980
2021
$10,405 (+4.2%)
$662,242 + $283,818
$946,060
2020
$9,987 (−0.3%)
$649,257 + $278,253
$927,510
2019
$10,014 (+36.1%)
$642,600 + $275,400
$918,000
2018
$7,356 (+1.2%)
$630,000 + $270,000
$900,000
2017
$7,270 (+2.2%)
$325,742 + $287,472
$613,214
2016
$7,111 (+1.1%)
$325,742 + $287,472
$613,214
2015
$7,033 (+2.0%)
$319,355 + $281,836
$601,191
2014
$6,892 (+0.9%)
$308,397 + $272,166
$580,563
2012
$6,831 (+2.3%)
$307,004 + $270,936
$577,940
2011
$6,675 (+1.5%)
$300,985 + $265,624
$566,609
2010
$6,575 (−0.8%)
$295,084 + $260,416
$555,500
2009
$6,628 (+6.5%)
$292,879 + $258,470
$551,349
2008
$6,222
$293,575 + $259,085
$552,660
Tax history for 555 N Summit Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,922 (+5.2%)
$716,829 + $307,211
$1,024,040
2024
$11,332 (+0.8%)
$702,774 + $301,188
$1,003,962
2023
$11,237 (+3.6%)
$688,995 + $295,283
$984,278
2022
$10,848 (+4.3%)
$675,486 + $289,494
$964,980
2021
$10,405 (+4.2%)
$662,242 + $283,818
$946,060
2020
$9,987 (−0.3%)
$649,257 + $278,253
$927,510
2019
$10,014 (+36.1%)
$642,600 + $275,400
$918,000
2018
$7,356 (+1.2%)
$630,000 + $270,000
$900,000
2017
$7,270 (+2.2%)
$325,742 + $287,472
$613,214
2016
$7,111 (+1.1%)
$325,742 + $287,472
$613,214
2015
$7,033 (+2.0%)
$319,355 + $281,836
$601,191
2014
$6,892 (+0.9%)
$308,397 + $272,166
$580,563
2012
$6,831 (+2.3%)
$307,004 + $270,936
$577,940
2011
$6,675 (+1.5%)
$300,985 + $265,624
$566,609
2010
$6,575 (−0.8%)
$295,084 + $260,416
$555,500
2009
$6,628 (+6.5%)
$292,879 + $258,470
$551,349
2008
$6,222
$293,575 + $259,085
$552,660
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,013 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
2,052
Year built
1997
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5725007004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
RM-12
Multi-Family Residential - Two Units Per Lot District
The purposes of the RM-12 zoning district are to: Provide appropriately located areas for low-medium density residential neighborhoods that are consistent with and implement the Low-Medium Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan, and with the standards of public health and safety established by this Zoning Code; and Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for the construction of two units on a lot.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Feb 7, 1986 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Assigned, Converted Garage, Driveway, Garage, Garage - Single Door, Side by Side
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Area, In Closet, Inside
Room Information
Living Room
Flooring Information
Laminated, Wood
Heating Information
Wall Heater
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps, Living Room, Top Level
Directions: Cross Street: Esther; Street Address is 557 & 559 N. Summit Ave2 Blocks South of Orange Grove and 2 Blocks North of Maple and 2 blocks east of Fair Oaks. Corner Lot Property
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Zoning: PSR1
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,052
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,013 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5725007004
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Seller's would like to exclude ALL AppliancesRange, Refrigerators, washers & dyers
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 8
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 8
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Gretchen
List Agent Last Name: Palmer
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Deasy Penner Podley
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: YVONNE
Buyer Agent Last Name: MATLOFF
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: TSE REALTY & MANAGEMENT SERVIC
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Madison Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
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