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312 N Primrose Avenue, Alhambra, California 91801, Alhambra, 91801 - bed, bath

312 N Primrose Avenue, Alhambra, California 91801 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$1,625,000/sqft
312 N Primrose Avenue, Alhambra, California 91801
0Bed
0Bath
Sqft
8,231Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

Estimation data not available

Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
Great Schools: Elementary School: Marengo Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: South Pasadena Middle School (9/10). High School: South Pasadena Senior High School (9/10).
Top Cons:
MLS Listing Discrepancy: Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =8231, other record lot size in square feet = 8176.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$1.62M vs avg $1.10M (+$525,000)85%
Size: sqft vs avg 1,838 sqft8%
Price/sqft:$0 vs avg $6198%

More Insights

Built in 1923 (103 years old).
Condition: Despite being built in 1923, this property has undergone extensive and very recent renovations, bringing its condition to an excellent standard. The description highlights a new roof (October 2023), new exterior paint, and drought-tolerant landscaping. Crucially, most units feature new kitchens with modern white or grey shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. New luxury vinyl wood flooring and updated HVAC (new A/C in one unit, mini-split systems in others) are also noted. These comprehensive upgrades, particularly in the kitchens and overall living spaces, align with the 'extensively renovated within 5 years' criteria, making the property virtually new in its key functional and aesthetic components.
Year Built
1923
Close
-
List price
$1.63M
Original List price
$1.63M
Price/Sqft
$0
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
AR25278569
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
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About this home

Single-story Fourplex in north Alhambra, adjacent to South Pasadena and San Marino. Overparked building w/ 7 spaces (5 open + 2 garage). Most units have been upgraded (full and partial). Easy to Rent and Manage. Highly Desirable SINGLE-STORY BUNGALOW style fourplex (NO leaking from upstairs unit issue!) located in the best location of Alhambra. Separately metered for everything except water. It is situated on a quiet residential street in north Alhambra, and adjacent to both San Marino and South Pasadena; yet it provides convenience to tenants due to its strategic location just within minutes to many area amenities like shopping (Costco, Target), Alhambra Park, schools, churches, downtown Alhambra on Main Street, and easy access to FWY 10 and FWY 110 via Fremont Ave. This offering provides investor with opportunity to buy an easy to manage and rent apartment investments in the best location of Alhambra. The property has undergone many capital improvements, most recent ones are new roof for back duplex (October 2023), new drought tolerant landscaping (front lawn) and new exterior paint (back duplex + garage). The building consists of two duplexes. The front duplex consists of two x 1bedroom+1bathroom bungalow style units. Each unit comes with in-unit laundry machines (seller provided). One of the front units (#312 – Will be delivered vacant) has been partially upgraded with luxury vinyl wood flooring, quartz kitchen countertops, new kitchen, recessed lightings, and new laundry machines (come with the property). The other front unit (#314) has been fully upgraded with new kitchen, new flooring, new stainless-steel appliances, in-unit laundry machines, new A/C, new windows, etc. The back duplex consists of one x 1bedroom+1bathroom, and one x studio. Both back units have been completely upgraded with new flooring, new kitchen (cabinets and quartz countertops), recessed lightings, and mini split A/C and heating units. These back 2 units do not have any laundry hookups and there is no laundry facility in the building (new owner can create laundry facility in one of the storage spaces). The property has a detached garage which provides 2 parking spaces and 2 storage spaces. There are 4 additional striped parking spaces in front of the garage. The building is separately metered for electricity and gas.

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Handoko Chen
Listing Agent

Nearby schools

9/10
Marengo Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.8mi
8/10
Monterey Hills Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.0mi
3/10
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Public,•K-6•1.3mi
5/10
Sierra Park Elementary School
Public,•K-6•1.6mi
6/10
City Terrace Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.1mi
7/10
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School
Public,•K-6•3.3mi
6/10
Dewey Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-6•3.5mi
7/10
Park Elementary School
Public,•K-8•0.4mi
9/10
South Pasadena Middle School
Public,•6-8•0.7mi
6/10
Emery Park Elementary School
Public,•K-8•0.8mi
5/10
William Northrup Elementary School
Public,•K-8•0.8mi
7/10
Garfield Elementary School
Public,•K-8•0.9mi
8/10
Martha Baldwin Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.4mi
6/10
Marguerita Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.7mi
5/10
Granada Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.7mi
4/10
Fremont Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.9mi
7/10
Ramona Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.9mi
5/10
El Sereno Middle School
Public,•6-8•2.1mi
7/10
Ynez Elementary School
Public,•K-8•2.7mi
8/10
Monterey Highlands Elementary School
Public,•K-8•2.9mi
6/10
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate School
Public,•7-8•3.6mi
6/10
Jefferson Middle School
Public,•6-8•4.1mi
9/10
South Pasadena Senior High School
Public,•9-12•0.9mi
7/10
Alhambra High School
Public,•9-12•1.1mi
8/10
San Gabriel High School
Public,•9-12•2.4mi
9/10
Mark Keppel High School
Public,•9-12•2.7mi
3/10
Del Mar High School
Public,•10-12•2.8mi
4/10
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School
Public,•9-12•2.9mi
8/10
Gabrielino High School
Public,•9-12•3.5mi
5/10
Abraham Lincoln Senior High School
Public,•9-12•3.6mi

Price History

Date
Event
Price
12/15/17
Sold
$945,000
Condition Rating
Excellent
Despite being built in 1923, this property has undergone extensive and very recent renovations, bringing its condition to an excellent standard. The description highlights a new roof (October 2023), new exterior paint, and drought-tolerant landscaping. Crucially, most units feature new kitchens with modern white or grey shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. New luxury vinyl wood flooring and updated HVAC (new A/C in one unit, mini-split systems in others) are also noted. These comprehensive upgrades, particularly in the kitchens and overall living spaces, align with the 'extensively renovated within 5 years' criteria, making the property virtually new in its key functional and aesthetic components.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Great Schools: Elementary School: Marengo Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: South Pasadena Middle School (9/10). High School: South Pasadena Senior High School (9/10).
Extensive Recent Upgrades: Most units and common areas have undergone significant capital improvements, including new roofs, paint, landscaping, modern kitchens, flooring, and HVAC in many units, reducing immediate maintenance needs for a new owner.
Prime Location & Accessibility: Situated in desirable North Alhambra, adjacent to South Pasadena and San Marino, offering a quiet residential setting with excellent access to major freeways (10, 110), shopping, parks, and downtown amenities.
Ample Dedicated Parking: The property boasts 7 dedicated parking spaces (5 open, 2 garage) for a fourplex, a significant advantage in a dense urban environment, enhancing tenant appeal and convenience.
Separate Utility Metering (Gas & Electric): Each unit is separately metered for gas and electricity, minimizing landlord utility expenses and promoting tenant accountability for their usage.
Vacant Unit for Immediate Value-Add: One unit (#312) will be delivered vacant, providing the new owner with immediate flexibility for owner-occupancy or the ability to set market-rate rent without existing tenant constraints.

Cons

MLS Listing Discrepancy: Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =8231, other record lot size in square feet = 8176.
Inconsistent Laundry Facilities: Only the front duplex units offer in-unit laundry; the back units lack hookups and there is no common laundry facility, potentially limiting tenant appeal for those units and requiring future investment.
Shared Water Meter: Water utility is not separately metered, meaning the landlord is responsible for the entire building's water bill, which can be a significant and unpredictable operating expense.
Age of Construction: Despite recent renovations, the underlying structure is over a century old (built 1923), which may entail higher long-term maintenance costs and potential for unforeseen issues associated with older buildings.
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