Listed by Evangelyn Lin•DRE #01817694• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
For sale
$2,200,000
Est. $14,571/mo —
4
bd
•
4 ba
•
5,124
sq ft
1429 Monterey Rd, South Pasadena, CA 91030
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About this home
Fantastic investment opportunity! Well maintained four-unit income property in the heart of South Pasadena. Prime location just blocks from the city's award-winning high school, middle school, and main corridor on Mission Street. Residents enjoy quick access to shops, restaurants, and grocery stores including Trader Joe's and Pavilions. Two units on the main level and two units on the upstairs level, each approximately 1300sqft. All units feature one bedroom, one bathroom, in-unit laundry, living room, dining room, and individual meters for electric and gas. Upstairs units also include a walk-in closet and a large den that can be used as a 2nd bedroom. Gated parking with one parking spot and one storage space per unit. Lush, mature landscaping on the property adds privacy and aesthetic appeal. Built-ins and abundant storage within the units add convenience and functionality. Don't miss this rare opportunity in a high-demand area.
Fair Oaks Corridor, located between Mission Street and Huntington Drive, is a residential and commercial South Pasadena neighborhood with a walkable main drag and a leafy, small-town streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Fair Oaks Avenue at Mission Street, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, and coffee counters set a steady daytime rhythm. Architectural cues lean Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Revival details, with apartment courts tucked behind mature street trees. The Rialto Theatre marquee and the South Pasadena Farmers’ Market act as cultural touchstones. Jones Coffee Roasters and the Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain add a classic, local cadence. Pocket parks and the nearby Metro A Line station keep daily routines grounded and connected.
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Market insights
1429 Monterey Rd · $2,200,000
DAYS ON MARKET
74 days
The average home goes pending in 72 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,350,000
Median list price in this area is $1,060,488. (55% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Balcony
Built-ins
Recessed lighting
Storage space
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Smoke detector
Bedrooms
Multiple one-bedroom units (see unit breakdown)
Bathrooms
One bathroom in each unit
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Gas oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside in an individual room
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Floor furnace heating
Wall/window cooling
Exterior features
Wood fencing
No pool
Home design
Two-story building
No shared/common walls
No accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
Parking
Assigned parking
Built-in storage
Total of 4 parking spaces (1 garage space per unit)
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Smoke detector
Construction
Year built from assessor records
Single building (one structure)
Utilities
Public sewer
District/public water
HOA & community
Curbs, street lighting, sidewalks
Financial info
Gross scheduled income / Gross income: $129,120
Net operating income: $129,120
Operating expenses: $29,466.49
Other expenses (property tax): $22,940.85
Insurance expense: $3,350
Trash expense: $1,614.92
Water & sewer expense: $1,522.72
Rent control applies
Tenants pay gas, sewer and electricity
Other
Four separate electric meters
Total building area: 5,124
Electricity and solar
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DRIVE BY ONLY!! PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS, TENANTS DO NOT KNOW THE PROPERTY IS ON THE MARKET! The property is a very very beautiful four plex located in an excellent location in the highly desirable City of South Pasadena. It is a non rent controlled property within award winning South Pasadena school district. The property is a two stories building . It has gated parking and park like well maintained landscaping. It has 2 ground floor units and 2 upper floor units. Each unit has separate meters for electricity and gas. All units are very spacious, approximate 1,280 sq. ft. . 2nd floor units have a large den that are being used as 2nd bedroom, hardwood floors, washer and dryer hookups, walk-in closet, built-in kitchen cabinets, plenty storage, and ceiling fans. The property also has detached garages at the back. Each unit has 1 assigned parking space and 1 assigned private storage space. It has a barbecue area complete with built-in park table and benches surrounded with bamboo tree fences.
CRMLS #AR12134022
Feb 8, 2013
Sold
$1,385,000
$270/sq ft
Dec 23, 2012
Pending
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Oct 29, 2012
Listed
$1,500,000
$293/sq ft
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS! INSPECTION ONLY WITH AN ACCEPTED OFFER. 1429 Monterey Rd is a fourplex located in an unparalleled location in the highly desirable City of South Pasadena. The property is a non rent controlled property within award winning South Pasadena school district system. The property is a two stories building that was built in 1923. It has secured parking and well manicured landscaping. It has 2 ground floor units and 2 upper floor units. Each unit is separately metered for electricity and gas. Each unit is a large 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom unit. 2nd floor units have a large den that are being used as 2nd bedroom, hardwood floors, individual washer and dryer hookups, walk-in closet, built-in display cabinets, abundant storage, multiple windows a/c, wall heater, and ceiling fans. The property has two detached garages at the back. Each unit has 1 assigned parking space and 1 assigned private storage space. It has a barbecue area with park-like setting complete with built-in park table and benches surrounded with bamboo tree fences. The property is located at the heart of South Pasadena on Monterey Rd between Fair Oaks Avenue and Fremont Avenue. It is adjacent to Pavilions shopping center.
CRMLS #12026743
Dec 4, 2003
Sold
$800,000
$156/sq ft
CRMLS #G215172
Apr 7, 2002
Listing Removed
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Dec 7, 2001
Listed
$565,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 1989
Sold
$505,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 1986
Sold
$295,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,941 (−2.5%)
$1,243,909 + $667,022
$1,910,931
2024
$23,534 (+2.1%)
$1,243,909 + $667,022
$1,910,931
2023
$23,045 (+2.3%)
$1,219,519 + $653,944
$1,873,463
2022
$22,518 (+1.8%)
$1,195,607 + $641,122
$1,836,729
2021
$22,113 (+1.4%)
$1,172,164 + $628,551
$1,800,715
2020
$21,805 (+1.5%)
$1,149,181 + $616,227
$1,765,408
2019
$21,479 (+2.6%)
$1,137,398 + $609,909
$1,747,307
2018
$20,940 (+1.3%)
$1,115,097 + $597,950
$1,713,047
2017
$20,670 (+6.7%)
$1,071,798 + $574,732
$1,646,530
2016
$19,379 (+1.6%)
$1,071,798 + $574,732
$1,646,530
2015
$19,065 (+12.5%)
$1,050,783 + $563,463
$1,614,246
2014
$16,940 (+45.9%)
$974,403 + $416,884
$1,391,287
2012
$11,608 (+1.6%)
$577,294 + $346,375
$923,669
2011
$11,424 (+0.3%)
$565,975 + $339,584
$905,559
2010
$11,389 (+5.2%)
$554,878 + $332,926
$887,804
2009
$10,831 (+2.7%)
$550,731 + $330,438
$881,169
2008
$10,547
$552,040 + $331,223
$883,263
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,848 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1923
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,124
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,124
Year built
1923
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5319002008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RM
Residential Medium Density District
The RM zoning district applies to areas appropriate for a variety of housing types. Typical residential land uses include single-family bungalow courts, courtyard housing, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, multiplexes, and other attached dwellings on smaller lots. The allowable residential density ranges from 5.1 to 30 dwelling units per acre, except that any property in the RM district that is also included on the Housing Element Table VI-50 or VI-51 shall require a minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre. The RM zoning district is consistent with the Medium Density Neighborhood land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
South Pasadena, CA • 91030
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1429 Monterey Rd
$2,278,494
$78K over list price of $2.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.0M to $3.2M.