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227 S Madison Avenue 205

Pasadena, CA 91101

$719,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms2 Beds • 2 Baths
Living area1,145 Sq Ft
Property typeCondominium
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Listing broker / agent: BHHS California Properties · Jeff Fisher · CRMLS

MLS # P1-28968 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 08:04 UTC

About this property

MASSIVE SAVINGS TO THE BUYER! SELLER-PAID 2-1 RATE BUYDOWN AVAILABLE! Buyer can enjoy an interest rate 2 percentage points lower in Year 1 and 1 percentage point lower in Year 2. Subject to lender approval and loan program guidelines. Welcome to The Madison, a beautifully renovated and move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom BACK END CORNER condo ideally located in Pasadena's highly desirable Playhouse District, between the South Lake Shopping District and Paseo Colorado. Tucked away on a peaceful, tree-lined street, this north-facing home offers abundant natural light, a smart and open 1,145-square-foot floor plan, and the comfort and convenience of modern California living.Step inside to discover updated flooring, recessed lighting, and an inviting living area with custom built-in cabinetry and fireplace. The remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops, custom wood cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances. Both spacious bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned for privacy, with the primary suite offering an en-suite bathroom and a custom walk-in closet with built-ins. A second full bathroom is conveniently located off the hallway for guests or family. Additional features include IN-UNIT laundry, central AC and heat, and modern fixtures throughout.The Madison offers resort-style amenities including a relaxing pool, spa/jacuzzi, sauna, gym, clubhouse/recreation room, and restrooms. Secure gated subterranean parking provides two tandem parking spaces along with dedicated storage. Earthquake & Fire Insurance, water, & trash are also included as part of the HOA.Enjoy an exceptional central Pasadena lifestyle with easy access to Urth Caffe, the AC Hotel rooftop bar, South Lake shopping, Trader Joe's, Old Town Pasadena, The Paseo, the Metro Gold Line, Caltech, and Pasadena City College. Whether you're looking for a stylish primary residence, or a highly desirable rental property, this turnkey condo offers an outstanding opportunity to own in one of Pasadena's most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods.

Property details

MLS number
P1-28968
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Condominium
Beds / baths
2 Beds • 2 Baths
Living area
1,145 Sq Ft
County
Los Angeles
Year built
1982
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
26

Building

Year built
1982
Year built source
Public Records
Stories
1
Building stories
1
Levels
One
Condition
Updated Remodeled
Living area source
Public Records

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
0
Three-quarter bathrooms
0
Quarter bathrooms
0

Rooms & interior

Rooms
Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Interior features
Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Inside

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking
Community Structure
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
Community, Association
Spa
Association
Patio / porch
None
Lot features
Yard
Fencing
See Remarks
Property outlook
Mountains

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community features
Sidewalks, Gated, Pool
Association amenities
Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Pool, Recreation Room, Sauna, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Storage, Trash, Water

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$680.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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.

Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
McKinley (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena K–8 0.2 mi
Twentieth Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles K–5 1.1 mi
Blair High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena 6–12 1.2 mi
Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena Not reported 1.2 mi
Hamilton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena Not reported 1.8 mi
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena Not reported 2.0 mi
San Rafael Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena Not reported 2.0 mi
Thurgood Marshall Secondary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena 6–12 2.1 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
$719,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$719,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 20, 2026 18:02$719,000

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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 listings330Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$1,125,000330 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$745.30297 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market29330 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction51
Listings with an increase2

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

Calculated 2026-10-22 08:06 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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