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396-400 S Lake Ave 8,250 SF Vacant Retail Building Pasadena, CA 91101 $6,500,000 ($787.88/SF)

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Investment Highlights

  • Prime Pasadena Location
  • Proximity to Major Anchors
  • Value-Add Potential
  • Exceptional Demographics
  • Storefront Retail Asset
  • Superior Visibility and Access

Executive Summary

A highly visible, ±8,250 SF storefront retail asset positioned in the heart of Pasadena’s prestigious South Lake Avenue District.
CBRE is pleased to present the exclusive opportunity to acquire 396–400 S Lake Avenue, a highly visible, ±8,250 SF storefront retail asset positioned in the heart of Pasadena’s prestigious South Lake Avenue District. Located on a prime, ±9,015 SF parcel with favorable CD-CL (Central District - Commercial Limited) zoning, this property represents a rare and compelling opportunity for discerning investors, creative owner-users, and visionary developers to acquire a high-profile retail asset in one of Southern California’s most desirable, supply-constrained, and affluent submarkets. Constructed in 1952, the property boasts prominent Lake Avenue frontage, exceptional signage visibility, and convenient walkability to Pasadena’s most dynamic retail and lifestyle destinations.
It is situated steps from the new Erewhon Market, the newly revitalized The Shops on Lake Avenue, and a curated mix of national retailers, premier fitness studios, and acclaimed restaurants. With robust demographics, a dense daytime population, and unparalleled transit connectivity, this offering is perfectly positioned for significant long-term value creation through strategic lease-up, creative repositioning, or ground-up redevelopment.

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Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment or Owner User
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Storefront
Building Size
8,250 SF
Building Class
B
Year Built/Renovated
1952/2017
Price
$6,500,000
Price Per SF
$787.88
Percent Leased
Vacant
Building Height
1 Story
Building FAR
0.90
Lot Size
0.21 AC
Zoning
FSC
Parking
500 Spaces (60.61 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
50’ on S Lake Ave

Amenities

  • Signage

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Position
  • Available
  • 1st Floor
  • 4,000-8,000 SF
  • Retail
  • In-Line
  • Now
Space Size Space Use Position Available
1st Floor 4,000-8,000 SF Retail In-Line Now

1st Floor

Size
4,000-8,000 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
In-Line
Available
Now
Walk Score®
Walker's Paradise (95)
Bike Score®
Very Bikeable (89)
What is a Walk Score®, Transit Score® & Bike Score®?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
Bike Score® measures bikeability of a location.
What is a Walk Score®
, Transit Score® & Bike Score?
Walk Score® measures the walkability
of any address. Transit Score®
measures access to public transit. Bike Score®
measures bikeability of a location.®

Nearby Major Retailers

Peet's Coffee
Starbucks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Pavilions
California Credit Union
Citi
HomeStreet Bank
WaFd Bank
First Citizens Bank & Trust
City National Bank

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
5735-031-004
Land Assessment
$1,183,794
Improvements Assessment
$2,107,156
Total Assessment
$3,290,950
  • Listing ID: 39258329

  • Date on Market: 1/29/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 396-400 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

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