Playhouse District, Pasadena, CA Community and Real Estate InformationThe Playhouse District, commonly known as Playhouse Village, is a lovely Pasadena neighborhood. It is advantageously flanked to the north by the Foothill Freeway, to the west by Los Robles Avenue, to the south by E California Boulevard, and to the east by S Hudson Avenue. In the 1920s, this bustling neighborhood became well-known for its business, retail, cultural, and professional activities. The majority of the original buildings from the community's heyday are still standing. Because of the community's efforts to preserve its heritage, a significant component of the neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Thousands of people now live in the region, enjoying the ease of being in the heart... 06/01/2021

Pasadena Quattro Blú Condos   This is a real estate market activity report for the Quattro Blú condominium complex located in Pasadena 91101. In this report I will share information for sales so far in 2016 with a recap of the previous four full years.  Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the complex.  Located at 128 North Oak Knoll at the northeast corner of Union Street in the Pasadena Playhouse District, the complex is just north of Colorado Boulevard and the Tournament of Roses Parade route each January.   The multi-story building was constructed in 2004 by Pacer Communities. There are 53 units consisting of both one and two level floor plans ranging in size from two bedrooms/tw... 11/21/2016

Madison Walk Condos in Pasadena Playhouse District This is a real estate market activity report for the Madison Walk condominium complex located north of the Pasadena Playhouse.  This report will include units for sale and in escrow as well as sales for the previous five full years.  All statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not reflect all transactions in the complex.    Madison Walk was built by The Olson Company in 2003 with a modern Mediterranean-inspired architectural influence with extensive tile, dramatic archways and a landscaped central courtyard.    They range in size from one to three bedrooms in a variety of townhouse-style, flat and loft-style floor plans.    Located on North Madison Avenue, Madison Wal... 08/24/2016

Blaze Pizzeria in Pasadena, CA As most of you who read my Blog Posts regularly know how much I love going to Pasadena, CA, the home of one of the best Independent Bookstores called Vromans. Often I have written about it, a couple years ago I was saddened that they closed a part of the store with its separate entrance, where used to buy all our stationary from paper to pen. Needless to say on many of my journeys we notice they opened a Pizzeria. As most of you know I am a bit of a snob when it comes to pizza. It has to be very tasty and have a thin crust. As you know having relocated from Boston, MA to Los Angeles the search for the best Pizzeria has been an ongoing quest for me.  I found one in Malibu after many years of disappointments and one on the West Side near UCLA as well by the ... 12/10/2013

Pasadena CA -- Laemmle Playhouse 7 New Deal Tuesdays After our current heat wave ends, Laemmle Playhouse 7 will continue with their promotion New Deal Tuesdays.   The popular movie theatre located at 673 East Colorado Boulevard in the Playhouse District as well as the movie theatre chain’s other locations is offering special offerings on Tuesdays through December 18, 2012.   On Tuesdays, Laemmle is offering $7.00 tickets as well as popcorn specials.  Laemmle which opened its first theatre in 1938 offers independent, art and foreign films and is a popular destination for movie-goers.You can find more information at www.laemmle.com.  If you would like to know information regarding Pasadena or San Gabriel Valley real estate contact me at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.co... 10/02/2012

El Molino Terrace Pasadena Condos in Playhouse District     El Molino Terrace is a condominium development in Pasadena.  Originally built as apartments in 1987, the 77 unit complex is located at 300 North El Molino Avenue just blocks north of Colorado Boulevard and a short distance to the Gold Line Lake Avenue station and the 210 Freeway plus the Pasadena Playhouse District and South Lake Avenue.  The complex was converted to condos in approximately 2004.    El Molino Terrace has three floors of single level condos that range in size from studios to two bedrom/two baths.   Interior features include: fireplaces, granite countertops in kitchen/baths, nine foot ceilings and in-unit laundry connections.  Each condo has either a patio or balcony.    Parking is in the subterranean garage acce... 07/24/2012

Discover Madison Walk in Pasadena 286 North Madison Avenue - Madison WalkLocated on a leafy street, Madison Walk is a 48 unit condominium complex constructed by The Olson Company in 2003.  Madison Walk features one and two story floor plans with one to three bedrooms.  Top floor units can feature extra high ceilings and all units have in-unit laundry connections.  Parking is in the subterranean garage.   There are some street facing units while the other units face the courtyard.There are currently two condominiums on the market for sale according to our local multiple listing service as of June 14, 2012.  Both are one bedroom units and have upper level lofts that can be used as a den, office or additional bedroom(according to public records, these are one bedroom units). The condos are... 06/14/2012