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553 Lincoln Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103
$1,400,000 5 beds, 4 baths
1, 942 sqft
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1299 Prospect St, Ste. 100-101, 200-203 & 301-302
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Opportunities like this don't surface often. 553-559 Lincoln Avenue is a character-rich, four-unit cottage-style property positioned in the heart of Pasadena and it arrives with one unit delivered vacant. That detail opens the door to owner-user financing: conventional loans with lower down payment requirements, better rates, and terms unavailable on pure investment acquisitions. Live in one, collect rent from three, one of the most effective wealth-building structures in residential real estate. For the investor, the fundamentals are equally strong. In-place income is stable, tenants cover gas and electricity, and landlord-owned laundry equipment adds $150-$200/month in supplemental revenue. Major capital work has already been absorbed; plumbing updates in 2023, electrical improvements within the last decade, and a roof in good standing. Upside runs through operational refinement and cosmetic improvement. Market Cap Rate near 6%. Built in the classic cottage tradition, the property carries architectural character that commands tenant loyalty and holds value in soft markets. Interiors feature hardwood and tile flooring, granite countertops, and ceiling fans. Individual wall units handle heating and cooling, keeping systems simple and maintenance contained. Walkability is a headline feature. The Metro Gold Line Station is steps away, and a grocery store, Starbucks, CVS, and major banking are within a single block. Old Town Pasadena with its concentration of dining, retail, and cultural anchors is minutes from the front door. Pasadena's strong employment base, educated renter demographic, and constrained multifamily inventory make this a market that consistently outperforms in occupancy and rent growth. 553-559 Lincoln Avenue suits a first-time buyer entering the market with built-in income, an owner-user ready to build equity, or a seasoned investor adding a low-maintenance performer to an existing portfolio. The vacant unit is the opportunity, what you do with it is yours to decide.

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Property type: (Multi-Family)
Status: Active
MLS# 26843273
List price is $1,400,000 Reduced by $30,000 on 8/15/2026
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Built in 1924
1,942 sqft
1 story
0.22 acres
Lot size: 0.2198
County: Los Angeles
Property style: Cottage
Zoning: PSR3
Interior features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Microwave,Refrigerator
Parking description: Carport
Heating/cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating description: Wall Furnace
MLS area: 645 - Pasadena (NW)

Last Updated: 8/15/2026

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Lat/Long: 34.154301, -118.154274.
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Listing Agent: Rolan Meyer
Lic#: 00610408
Office Name: La Jolla Prospect

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