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985 East California, 306, Pasadena, CA 91106

$710K2bd · 2ba · 1,199 sqft
Lot 39,179 sqft•HOA $830/mo•Condominium•
Active
•42d on market•MLS# OC-26201415

Property Description

Welcome to 985 E California Blvd, unit 306, Pasadena! Prime Pasadena Location! Within walking distance to Caltech, Polytechnic School, and the vibrant South Lake Avenue shopping and dining district, this beautifully upgraded single-level condo offers comfort, privacy, and convenience.Tucked away in the quiet back corner of the top floor, this private residence features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a versatile bonus room. The spacious living room is filled with natural light and opens to a large private balcony overlooking the sparkling community pool. The primary bedroom enjoys beautiful mountain views and a walk-in closet. The kitchen and bathrooms feature granite countertops, while laminate wood flooring, recessed lighting, and fresh interior paint create a clean and inviting atmosphere throughout. A new interior fan-coil unit was installed in 2025, providing efficient heating and cooling.The well-maintained Mid-Century Modern community offers a pool, spa, community BBQ area with two gas grills, elevator, and laundry room. One assigned parking space is included in the gated parking lot.Enjoy easy access to Caltech, Polytechnic School, South Lake Avenue, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets, fitness centers, and everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable Pasadena living in a highly desirable and convenient location.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1964

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1964
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Condominium
Parking Spaces
1
Garage Spaces
1
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
View
Mountain(s), Pool
Flooring
Laminate
City
Pasadena
Zip Code
91106
County
Los Angeles
Listed byJC Pacific Corp, Yanmeng Lu

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$3,589.14
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$567,840
Total Interest
$724,249
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$1,292,089
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

985 East California, 306, Pasadena, CA 91106

Pasadena · Condominium

$710K
Affordable Tier
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sqft
1,199
Lot
39,179 sqft
Year
1964
$/Sqft
$592
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
View: mountain✓
Garage: 1-car✓

Listed 6.7% above the median closed sale of $665,000. Closed comps sold at 101% of list — strong seller's market.

Price Position

Positioned above the market — commands a premium.

Premium
Subject listed at $710K· $592/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $665K
+$45K (+6.7%)
Active comps
vs active median $680K
+$30K (+4.4%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $550
+$42 (+7.7%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
985 California BoulevardPasadena1964221,2350$563$695,000797
960 San Pasqual StreetPasadena1964221,2820$545$699,0002693
960 San Pasqual StreetPasadena1964221,18732,081$547$649,0005892
500 Oak Knoll AvenuePasadena1973221,1600$586$680,000592
1127 Del Mar BoulevardPasadena1967221,2800$507$649,0001290
Total: 5 · Average2.02.01,228.832,081$549.6$674,40021.6
Median1,235$680,000

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
985 California BoulevardPasadena196404/08/2026221,1990$710,000$715,500$5971.014296
1000 Cordova StreetPasadena196006/03/2026221,2220$699,000$665,000$5440.9511291
1000 Cordova StreetPasadena196005/04/2026221,1990$599,900$660,000$5501.102590
972 California BoulevardPasadena196806/04/2026221,10426,873$690,000$660,000$5980.969188
420 Madison AvenuePasadena197007/21/2026221,3050$750,000$769,000$5891.024287
Total: 5 · Average2.02.01,205.826,873$693,900$693,900$575.6—62.4
Median1,199$665,000$665,000

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.