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985 East California Boulevard, 308, Pasadena, CA 91106

$695K2bd · 2ba · 1,235 sqft
HOA $830/mo•Condominium•
Active
•8d on market•MLS# P1-29315

Property Description

This distinctive top-floor, end-unit condominium is set within a beautifully landscaped Mid-Century Modern complex in the heart of Pasadena. The bright living room features a classic fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows with treetop views, and a Juliet balcony. The adjoining dining area offers built-in cabinetry and shelving, while sliding glass doors open to a spacious private balcony with a shade awning for outdoor dining and relaxation. The updated kitchen includes a skylight, granite countertops, decorative glass tile backsplash, abundant cabinetry, and a breakfast bar. The primary suite offers a custom-built closet and updated en-suite three-quarter bathroom. The second bedroom is currently being used as a home office, includes a good-sized closet, treetop views and also features an en-suite bath. Lush grounds surround the complex, which features a pool, spa, and barbecue area with two gas grills. The unit includes one assigned parking space, with lots of additional overflow parking spaces available. The HOA dues cover an IMPRESSIVE array of benefits rarely found together, including electricity usage for the unit's cooling system (which help to keep homeowner's electricity bills quite reasonable), walls-in insurance, exterior building insurance, earthquake insurance, hot water, and maintenance for the pool, spa and barbeque area. Conveniently located near Caltech, Erewhon, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Walgreens, fitness centers, restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences, this home offers stylish Mid-Century Modern living in an exceptional Pasadena location. Welcome home!

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1964

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1964
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Condominium
Garage Spaces
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
View
Trees/Woods, See Remarks
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, Tile
City
Pasadena
Zip Code
91106
County
Los Angeles
Listed byColdwell Banker Realty, Jenan Musulli

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$3,514.30
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$556,000
Total Interest
$709,147
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$1,265,147
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 Boulevard, 308, Pasadena, CA 91106

Pasadena · Condominium

$695K
Affordable Tier
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sqft
1,235
Lot
0 sqft
Year
1964
$/Sqft
$563
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
View: Trees/Woods, See Remarks✓
Garage: 1-car✓

Listed 4.5% above the median closed sale of $665,000. Closed comps sold at 101% of list — strong seller's market.

Price Position

Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.

At market
Subject listed at $695K· $563/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $665K
+$30K (+4.5%)
Active comps
vs active median $649K
+$46K (+7.1%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $528
+$35 (+6.5%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
985 CaliforniaPasadena1964221,19939,179$500$599,0002099
985 CaliforniaPasadena1964221,19939,179$592$709,8004199
960 San PasqualPasadena1964221,2970$458$594,0006997
960 San Pasqual StreetPasadena1964221,2820$545$699,0002696
960 San Pasqual StreetPasadena1964221,18732,081$547$649,0005894
Total: 5 · Average2.02.01,232.836,813$528.4$650,16042.8
Median1,199$649,000

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
985 California BoulevardPasadena196404/08/2026221,1990$710,000$715,500$5971.014296
1000 Cordova StreetPasadena196005/04/2026221,1990$599,900$660,000$5501.102591
1000 Cordova StreetPasadena196006/03/2026221,2220$699,000$665,000$5440.9511291
972 California BoulevardPasadena196806/04/2026221,10426,873$690,000$660,000$5980.969190
420 Madison AvenuePasadena197007/21/2026221,3050$750,000$769,000$5891.024290
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.