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South Pasadena Market Report - Condos/Townhomes/Lofts -- Oh My!

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South Pasadena Market Report - Condos/Townhomes/Lofts -- Oh My!

March/1st Quarter 2012 Report


South Pasadena Condos, Townhomes, Lofts

Buster’s on Mission Street

notice the shadow from the railroad crossing?

ideally located across from the Mission Street Gold Line Station and Thursday Farmer’s Market



South Pasadena is not a suburb of Pasadena but its own separate city. You got that!    Its own school district(and highly acclaimed it might be added),  its own parks and recreation program, well-regarded library, its own Thursday farmer’s market near the Gold Line station, unique stores and restaurants and miles of tree-lined streets of character homes from smaller cottages to grand estates.  All snarkiness(is that a word) aside - what if you are looking for a condominium, townhouse or loft in “Tree City”?    Yes, you can find it in South Pasadena.   While inventory in this category remains limited - working with the right Realtor(hint hint) you may hear of something before it hits the market.



South Pasadena Condos, Townhomes, Lofts

Mission Meridian Village

Lofts, Condos, Townhomes and Three Patio Homes




Here’s the report for South Pasadena in the condominium, townhouse and loft category for the month of March and first quarter of 2012:

Monthly sales for March 2012: 3
Price range for sales: $351,000 to $551,000
Average sales price: $480,667
Median sales price: $538,000
Currently available for sale: 10
Range in price: $279,900 to $669,000

Number in escrow : 4

Range in price: $288,000 to $749,000


Monthly sales for March 2011: 4
Price range for sales: $287,000 to $430,000
Average sales price: $364,250
Median sales price: $370,000





Station Lofts


First quarter results 2012: 13
Price range for sales: $289,000 to $715,000
Average sales price: $478,538
Median sales price: $485,000

First quarter results 2011: 18
Price range for sales: $287,000 to $618,000
Average sales price: $404,028
Median sales price: $368,500


The biggest contributor to the decrease in the number of units in South Pasadena from 2012 to 2011 was the sale of the newly constructed units at both Station Lofts(seven in 2011 and one in 2012) and Mission Commons(two in 2011 and one in 2012).   Station Lofts and Mission Commons are both sold out.   

If you would like more detailed information regarding condos, townhomes or lofts in South Pasadena contact Michael Jacobs at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com



Ostrich Farm Lofts

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Comments (16)

Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Something tells me I'd truly enjoy loft style living in South Pasadena............

Apr 23, 2012 08:51 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Roger -- something tells me you could(and have) lived in many different environments.  South Pasadena has much to offer -- if you ever have the urge to move west -- I'm sure we could find you something.  

Apr 23, 2012 09:59 PM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Michael - Another nice market report that really communicates the ambience of place as well as the numbers. My brother, who lives in Burbank, is visiting and I asked him about South Pasadena - he loves the city, wishes he lived there, and has nothing but nice things to say about it.

 

Apr 23, 2012 11:59 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Dick -- thanks very much -- communities are indeed much more than statistics.  Today, residents of Burbank and the entire state have much to be proud -- I am watching the news this morning and a middle school teacher from Luther Burbank Middle School has just been announced by President Obama as US Teacher of the Year -- her students, the residents of the city and state plus students(past and present) and teachers across the country have much to be proud.

Apr 24, 2012 12:23 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

great market report...sounds like a bit of a limited supply. Just like in my market here in Florida I think buyers in your area need to jump on these low interest rates on reasonable prices...if not they will be saying ...I wish I would have bought back in 2012!

Apr 24, 2012 02:47 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Jeffrey -- timing is certainly an important component in real estate -- interest rates are at or near historic lows and while inventory of homes available for sale is not high -- there are some exceptional values out there.   

Apr 24, 2012 06:40 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good afternoon Michael -

Great report and shows your expertise in the Pasadena market my friend.  Lofts are in high demand here but with them come a hefty price tag.  Most are downtown on Route 66 so it's a big deal to live and play there. 

Hope you're having a great day my friend.

 

Apr 24, 2012 06:43 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Michael, for your market report.  Home buyers need to be well prepared when seeking purchase opportunities.  Have a pre-approval letter in hand and using an experienced buyer agent are very important steps in the process.

Apr 25, 2012 02:19 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Roy -- you are right about the proper preparation for buyers -- it's so important.   Thanks for stopping by.

Apr 25, 2012 02:28 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

As usual, an excellent market reports for South Pasadena buyers and sellers presented by Michael Jacobs!

Apr 25, 2012 05:33 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

"working with the right Realtor(hint hint)", I mean Michael Jacobs will save you time and money when shopping for homes in the South Pasadena area. 

Why wouldn't you use the most knowledgable realtor in the area?

Apr 25, 2012 06:25 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Don -- thanks very much.

Suzanne -- you are too kind(is that even possible).  

Apr 26, 2012 01:38 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Have a most productive weekend as home buyers take advantage of the purchase opportunities.

Apr 27, 2012 05:33 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Roy -- thanks very much for the good wishes and for the photo - great colors - perfect for Spring!

Apr 27, 2012 06:42 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Michael, Market reports with some information about the area are always so much more fun to read.  Nicely done and love the pics.  Great example of an excellent market report.

Apr 27, 2012 12:42 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Judy -- thanks for your comments -- I believe by including some background in a market report, a new reader can get a flavor for a neighborhood/area beyond the statistics presented.   I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.

Apr 28, 2012 11:58 AM