156 S Oak Knoll Avenue 210, Pasadena, California 91101, Pasadena, 91101 - 2 bed, 2 bath

156 S Oak Knoll Avenue 210, Pasadena, California 91101 home-pic-0
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$698,000
156 S Oak Knoll Avenue 210, Pasadena, California 91101
2Beds
2Baths
1,030Sqft
Lot
Year Built
1988
Close
-
List price
$698K
Original List price
$698K
Price/Sqft
$678
HOA
$484.69
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
P1-21828
Home ConditionGood
Features
Deck
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About this home

We found 3 Cons,5 Pros. Rank: price - $698.0K(39th), sqft - 1030(50th), beds - 2(50th), baths - 2(50th).

This nicely updated 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo offers the best of all worlds; a perfect South Lake Avenue District location coupled with a roomy, light-filled, ready to move in unit. With a score of 96 on Walkscore.com, this unit is just minutes away from Cal Tech, the Playhouse District, Old Town Pasadena, Pasadena City College, shopping, restaurants and the Lake Avenue Metro A Line Station. The spacious, 2nd floor end unit features an updated kitchen with granite counter tops and bathrooms with custom tile and updated sinks and vanities. Other pluses are the open floor plan, crown moldings, approximately 9-foot ceilings, balcony, recessed lighting and spacious bedrooms. The primary suite features two closets, including a large walk in. There is laundry in the unit and two covered, secured full-size, side-by-side parking spaces very close to the elevator and the HVAC compressor was replaced in 2024. Located at the rear of the complex abutting Hudson Ave., this condo is even closer to all of the world-class restaurants and shopping on South Lake. The Mediterranean style complex has been recently landscaped and updated, offers secured entry and is easily accessible from the freeways serving Pasadena.

Condition Rating
Good

Built in 1988, this condo unit has undergone significant updates, including a kitchen with granite countertops and bathrooms with custom tile and updated vanities. The HVAC compressor was replaced in 2024, ensuring a major system is new. Features like recessed lighting and crown moldings contribute to a modern, move-in ready feel. While the building itself is older, the extensive and recent renovations within the unit, particularly the 2024 HVAC, align with the 'Good' condition criteria for a property extensively renovated within the last 5-15 years, requiring no immediate updates.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Exceptional Location & Walkability: Situated in the highly desirable South Lake Avenue District with a Walkscore of 96, offering immediate access to Cal Tech, Playhouse District, Old Town Pasadena, shopping, world-class restaurants, and the Lake Avenue Metro A Line Station.
Extensively Updated & Move-in Ready: The unit boasts recent updates including a kitchen with granite countertops, custom tiled bathrooms with updated sinks/vanities, and a new HVAC compressor in 2024, ensuring a modern and ready-to-occupy living space.
Desirable Interior Features: This spacious 2nd-floor end unit features an open floor plan, approximately 9-foot ceilings, crown moldings, recessed lighting, a private balcony, in-unit laundry, and a primary suite with two closets, including a large walk-in.
Premium Parking & Secure Complex: Includes two covered, secured, full-size, side-by-side parking spaces conveniently located near the elevator, within a recently landscaped and updated Mediterranean-style complex with secured entry.
Excellent Accessibility: Beyond its high walkability, the complex offers easy accessibility to major freeways serving Pasadena, providing convenient regional commuting options.

Cons

High Association Fees: The monthly association fee of $484.69 is a significant recurring cost that buyers must factor into their budget.
Lack of Designated Views: The property description explicitly states 'None' for views, which may be a drawback for buyers seeking scenic outlooks from their home.
Building Age: Built in 1988, while the unit is updated, the underlying building structure and common area systems are over 35 years old, which could lead to potential future maintenance or assessment costs for the HOA.

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