
497 South El Molino Avenue, 205, Pasadena, CA 91101
497 South El Molino Avenue, 205, Pasadena, CA 91101
Property Description
HOA fee includes electricity, gas, water, trash, facility maintenance, and earthquake insurance, providing exceptional value and low maintenance living. Welcome to this move in ready 2 bed 2 bath condo, ideally situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Pasadena, adjacent to the highly desirable Madison Heights neighborhood. Offering a bright and functional floor plan, this inviting home combines tasteful upgrades with an unbeatable central location. The spacious living room features a cozy fireplace, abundant natural light from its sunny southern exposure, and flows seamlessly into the dining area. The kitchen showcases white shaker cabinetry, stylish countertops, and is equipped with stainless steel appliances including a stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, and beverage fridge. The generous primary suite offers two large closets and a private ensuite bathroom, while the well sized second bedroom is filled with natural light from a large sliding glass door. Both bedrooms enjoy direct access to a private balcony overlooking mature palm trees with picturesque views of the San Gabriel Mountains. The updated hallway bathroom features a modern vanity with storage, recessed lighting, and a beautifully finished glass enclosed shower. Additional highlights include central heating and air conditioning with a smart thermostat. This unit comes with 1 assigned parking spot in the gated underground garage. The community offers onsite laundry facilities with brand new laundry machines, a community BBQ area with patio seating, and beautifully maintained common areas. Conveniently located from the 210 and 110 freeways, South Lake Avenue, Old Town Pasadena, the Playhouse District, Caltech, the Metro A Line, and countless shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations. This turnkey residence presents an outstanding opportunity to enjoy the very best of Pasadena living.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Pasadena · Condominium
Listed 12.9% below the median closed sale of $618,000. Price per sqft ($555) is a 10% discount to closed comps ($617). Closed comps sold at 100% of list — strong seller's market.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 Pleasant Street | Pasadena | 1973 | 1 | 2 | 882 | 32,947 | $539 | $475,000 | 31 | 90 |
| 430 Holliston | Pasadena | 1988 | 2 | 2 | 855 | 30,068 | $526 | $450,000 | 78 | 86 |
| 2386 Del Mar Boulevard | Pasadena | 1973 | 1 | 1 | 885 | 0 | $469 | $415,000 | 53 | 84 |
| 1127 Del Mar Boulevard | Pasadena | 1967 | 1 | 1 | 844 | 0 | $555 | $468,000 | 44 | 84 |
| 355 Los Robles Avenue | Pasadena | 1972 | 2 | 1 | 876 | 78,143 | $490 | $429,000 | 10 | 83 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 1.4 | 1.4 | 868.4 | 47,052.667 | $515.8 | $447,400 | 43.2 | |||
| Median | 876 | $450,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 Los Robles Avenue | Pasadena | 1972 | 09/30/2026 | 2 | 2 | 927 | 0 | $559,000 | $559,000 | $603 | 1.00 | 127 | 96 |
| 277 Pleasant Street | Pasadena | 1973 | 09/21/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,108 | 32,958 | $715,000 | $675,000 | $609 | 0.94 | 33 | 90 |
| 1115 Cordova Street | Pasadena | 1963 | 09/09/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,097 | 0 | $625,000 | $615,000 | $561 | 0.98 | 37 | 89 |
| 586 Orange Grove | Pasadena | 1977 | 10/01/2026 | 2 | 2 | 961 | 167,512 | $550,000 | $618,000 | $643 | 1.12 | 61 | 89 |
| 395 Cliff Drive | Pasadena | 1961 | 09/25/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,094 | 20,611 | $750,000 | $730,000 | $667 | 0.97 | 62 | 88 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1,037.4 | 73,693.667 | $639,400 | $639,400 | $616.6 | — | 64 | ||||
| Median | 1,094 | $618,000 | $618,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.