985 E California 306
Pasadena, CA 91106
Listing broker / agent: JC Pacific Corp · Yanmeng Lu · 949-259-7999 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26201415 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 03:30 UTC
About this property
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.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26201415
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,199 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.8994 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1964
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 10
Building
- Year built
- 1964
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 3
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 3
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bonus Room, Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Electric Range, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Common Area
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- Community, Fenced, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, In Ground
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Security
- Property outlook
- Mountains, Neighborhood, Pool
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban, Pool
- Association amenities
- Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Insurance, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Pool, Pets Allowed, Spa Hot Tub, Trash, Water
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $830.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Pasadena Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McKinley (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | K–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Twentieth Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Blair High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.2 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.3 mi |
| Valentine Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Huntington Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | 6–8 | 1.5 mi |
| Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.7 mi |
| San Marino High (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | 9–12 | 1.9 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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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $709,800
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $709,800
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:56 | $709,800 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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