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listing_id: CRAR26086278
status: Active
price: 1499000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 
sqft_lot: 13208
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1923
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: Triplex
address: "542 N Madison"
city: Pasadena
state: CA
zip: 91101
county: "Los Angeles County"
lat: 34.1553958
lng: -118.1377662
days_on_market: 2
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Handoko Chen"
list_office: "Growth Investment Group Pasade"
list_agent_phone: "–"
list_agent_license: 01749321
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-04-22
transaction_type: buy
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Home | Los Angeles County | Pasadena | 91101 | 542 N Madison

542 N Madison, Pasadena, CA 91101

MLS: CRAR26086278 | Status: Active | Price: $1,499,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
13,208 1923

Remarks

3 Houses on a large Lot - several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, Large ±13k SF Lot, highly desirable layout, Easy to Rent and Manage - Can add 3 ADUs. 542 N Madison Ave, a Three House on a lot in the City of Pasadena. Situated only several blocks north of Old Town Pasadena, 2 blocks west of Los Robles Ave, and just within walking distance of many dining, shopping, and other attractions in Pasadena. It is situated on a quiet residential street surrounded by single family houses. This property is being sold together with 5 adjacent buildings to its north and south that are own by same seller – can be purchased together or individually (514 N Madison, 526 N Madison, 536 N Madison, 562 N Madison, and 570 N Madison). The property is extremely rare with highly desirable layout providing tenants with single family residential feel. The middle house (#542) is the largest one with 2bedroom+2bathroom, the front house (#548) is a 2bedroom+1bathroom, and the back house (#544) is 1bedroom+1bathroom. This offering is perfect for an owner user that can occupy any one of the 3 houses (currently tenant occupied – seller is selling it as-is with tenant in place). The middle house is charming with original hardwood flooring, smooth ceiling, built-in cabinets, ceiling fans in bedroom and li

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRAR26086278
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 2

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Oven Range - Gas
Cooling Window/Wall Unit
Heating Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Foundation Slab
Pool None
Style Bungalow, Spanish

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Other, Garage: 0 Car(s)
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Handoko Chen
Growth Investment Group Pasade
License #: 01749321
Phone: –

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
3 3 3

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Madison Elementary School public K-5 0.28 mi 2
Twentieth Street Elementary School public K-5 0.98 mi 5
McKinley School public K-8 1.08 mi 2
Twilight Adult public UG 1.09 mi N/A
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School public K-5 1.10 mi 4
Rose City High (Continuation) School public 9-12 1.11 mi 3
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School public 6-8 1.30 mi 4
Washington Accelerated Elementary School public K-5 1.31 mi 5
Thurgood Marshall Secondary School public 6-12 1.67 mi 6
Eliot Arts Magnet public 6-8 1.96 mi 2
Hamilton Elementary School public K-5 1.98 mi 7
Daniel Webster School public K-5 2.02 mi 5
John Muir High School public 9-12 2.04 mi 4
Blair High School public 6-12 2.06 mi 4
Altadena Elementary School public K-5 2.08 mi 5
Norma Coombs Elementary public K-5 2.30 mi 6
San Rafael Elementary School public K-5 2.39 mi 4
Jackson Elementary School public K-5 2.48 mi 5
Cis Academy public K-12 2.58 mi 7
Pasadena High School public 9-12 2.58 mi 7

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523 Lincoln $1,625,000 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 22, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Handoko Chen.