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690 S Marengo Avenue 5

Pasadena, CA 91106

$899,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms3 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area1,440 Sq Ft
Lot size0.2851 acres
Property typeTownhouse
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Listing broker / agent: BHHS California Properties · Kathleen Bywater · CRMLS

MLS # P1-29223 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 09:24 UTC

About this property

Stylish Modern Townhome in Desirable Madison HeightsDiscover sophisticated urban living in this stylish, multi-level townhome built in 2006, ideally situated in Pasadena's highly desirable Madison Heights neighborhood. One of just eight units, this thoughtfully designed residence offers the privacy of having no neighbors above or below, along with inviting front and rear patio spaces.The main living level welcomes you with beautiful flooring, elegant crown molding, and soaring ceilings. The spacious living room features a gas fireplace, flowing seamlessly into the adjacent dining area and open kitchen. Granite countertops, a Jenn-Air range, and a microwave complement the kitchen's functional design. A convenient powder room and in-unit laundry closet complete this level.Upstairs, the spacious primary suite provides a comfortable private retreat, accompanied by two additional bedrooms featuring brand-new carpeting. Direct access to a private, two-car garage with additional storage adds exceptional convenience, while the gated subterranean parking area offers added security.Enjoy an enviable location just moments from Old Pasadena and the Lake Avenue District, where an exceptional selection of restaurants, boutiques, and neighborhood favorites awaits. Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, nearby Metro stations, and convenient access to the 110 and 210 freeways make everyday living and commuting effortless.A wonderful opportunity to enjoy modern comfort, private outdoor spaces, and the best of Pasadena living in a sought-after neighborhood.

Property details

MLS number
P1-29223
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Townhouse
Beds / baths
3 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area
1,440 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.2851 acres
County
Los Angeles
Year built
2006
Stories
2
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Listing

Days on market
1

Building

Year built
2006
Year built source
Assessor
Stories
2
Building stories
2
Levels
Two
Entry level
1
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
3
Half bathrooms
0
Three-quarter bathrooms
0
Quarter bathrooms
0

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
0
Rooms
Bedroom
Interior features
Granite Counters, All Bedrooms Up
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Laundry Room

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
2
Garage spaces
2
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
None
Spa
None
Lot features
Sprinklers None
Lot size source
Assessor
Property outlook
None

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community features
Sidewalks
Association amenities
Trash, Water

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$690.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Blair High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena 6–12 0.5 mi
McKinley (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena K–8 0.7 mi
San Rafael Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena Not reported 1.6 mi
Marengo Elementary South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena K–5 1.7 mi
Twentieth Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles K–5 1.7 mi
South Pasadena Senior High South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena 9–12 1.7 mi
Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena Not reported 1.8 mi
South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena 6–8 1.8 mi

Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$899,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$899,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 13, 2026 19:17$899,000

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Property taxes

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Local inventory snapshot

Market trends in Pasadena

Active residential homes for sale in Pasadena, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings314Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$1,149,500314 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$752.58284 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market30314 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction43
Listings with an increase1

44 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-19 10:14 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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