
985 East California Boulevard, 308, Pasadena, CA 91106
985 East California Boulevard, 308, Pasadena, CA 91106
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!
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Pasadena · Condominium
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.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 985 California | Pasadena | 1964 | 2 | 2 | 1,199 | 39,179 | $500 | $599,000 | 20 | 99 |
| 985 California | Pasadena | 1964 | 2 | 2 | 1,199 | 39,179 | $592 | $709,800 | 41 | 99 |
| 960 San Pasqual | Pasadena | 1964 | 2 | 2 | 1,297 | 0 | $458 | $594,000 | 69 | 97 |
| 960 San Pasqual Street | Pasadena | 1964 | 2 | 2 | 1,282 | 0 | $545 | $699,000 | 26 | 96 |
| 960 San Pasqual Street | Pasadena | 1964 | 2 | 2 | 1,187 | 32,081 | $547 | $649,000 | 58 | 94 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1,232.8 | 36,813 | $528.4 | $650,160 | 42.8 | |||
| Median | 1,199 | $649,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 985 California Boulevard | Pasadena | 1964 | 04/08/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,199 | 0 | $710,000 | $715,500 | $597 | 1.01 | 42 | 96 |
| 1000 Cordova Street | Pasadena | 1960 | 05/04/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,199 | 0 | $599,900 | $660,000 | $550 | 1.10 | 25 | 91 |
| 1000 Cordova Street | Pasadena | 1960 | 06/03/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,222 | 0 | $699,000 | $665,000 | $544 | 0.95 | 112 | 91 |
| 972 California Boulevard | Pasadena | 1968 | 06/04/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,104 | 26,873 | $690,000 | $660,000 | $598 | 0.96 | 91 | 90 |
| 420 Madison Avenue | Pasadena | 1970 | 07/21/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,305 | 0 | $750,000 | $769,000 | $589 | 1.02 | 42 | 90 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1,205.8 | 26,873 | $693,900 | $693,900 | $575.6 | — | 62.4 | ||||
| Median | 1,199 | $665,000 | $665,000 | ||||||||||
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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.