About Pasadena's Playhouse District

Corta Bella - Condominiums in Pasadena Playhouse District

Corta Bella in Pasadena

In 2001, a limited edition of nineteen single level condominiums opened in the Pasadena Playhouse District. Reminiscent of Spanish Colonial architecture, Corta Bella boasts exceptional details. There is an arched rotunda entry that leads to an open garden courtyard with fountain and waterscape features plus two elevators. Additionally, you will find accents of tile, wood and wrought iron. Corta Bella also features an exercise room with natural light from a garden skylight.

There are ten different floor plans ranging in size from approximately 1259 to 2229 square feet(per builder notes, tax assessor records show smaller square footage). Interiors of the residences feature architectural entries, crown and base moldings, French doors, patios and balconies.

The vibrant neighborhood is home to the Pasadena Playhouse District with many shopping, dining and entertainment options including the Pasadena Playhouse(State of California theatre), Laemmle Theaters, Boston Court and the Ice House Comedy Store.

Corta Bella - Condominiums in Pasadena Playhouse District

There is currently one residence available for sale in Corta Bella with two bedrooms and two baths with approximately 1515 square feet and is offered at $688,000. There have been no sales to date in 2012 according to our local multiple listing service sources.

In 2011, there were three sales ranging in sold prices from $498,000 to $590,000 with an average of $525,000 and a median sold price of $500,000.

There was only one sale in 2010 and it was a two bedroom on the third level which sold for $494,000.

Corta Bella - Condominiums in Pasadena Playhouse District

Michael Jacobs is a Realtor who serves the Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley and can be reached at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com

Quattro Blú in Pasadena

Quattro Blú in Pasadena

128 North Oak Knoll Avenue

Located on a tree-lined street north of world famous Colorado Boulevard(Rose Parade route each New Year's Day) is Quattro Blú a condominum community constructed in 2004. Built by Pacer Communities, the four story building consists of 53 residential units ranging in size from single level two bedroom, two bath to two level three bedroom, two and one half bath plans. The homes feature many of the desired amenities of the day including spacious kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances as well as luxurious baths. The Quattro Blú community features two levels of parking plus a secured storage space for each home and a fitness center. The highly desired location in the Pasadena Playhouse District offers easy access to a vast array of shopping, dining and entertainment options with a Gold Line Station an easy stroll away at Lake Avenue.

Year to date 2012, there has been one sale in Quattro Blú -- a three bedroom unit with approximately 1330 square feet which sold for $515,000 in February. A two bedroom, two and one half Quattro Blú home with approximately 1550 square feet has just come back on the market(with many new updates) today at $565,000.

In 2011 there were five reported Quattro Blú sales in our local multiple listing service. These closed transactions ranged in price from $390,000(two bedroom home with approximately 1110 square feet) to $600,000(two sales, each with 1660 square feet). The average sales price for the year in Quattro Blú was $541,000 and the median $570,000.

2010 sales reflected six reported sales. They ranged from $400,000(two bedroom with approximately 1060 square feet) to $565,000(two bedroom with 1550 approximate square feet). The average sales price in 2010 according to our local multiple listing service was $472,667 and the median $460,000.

Are you interested in a condominium or townhome in the Playhouse District or any of the vibrant neigbhorhoods of Pasadena? I am happy to discuss the many opportunities that exist and can be reached by cell/text 818.516.4393 or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com -- let me know how you found me, okay?

Quattro Blú in Pasadena

Quattro Blú in Pasadena

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