281 N Mar Vista Ave, a 2015 low-rise in Pasadena.
Set in Pasadena, 281 N Mar Vista Ave is a 33-residence condominium building. It was built in 2015 and rises two stories.
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Condos for sale & rent at 281 N Mar Vista Ave
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Recent sales at 281 N Mar Vista Ave
| Date | Residence | Beds/Baths | Sq Ft | Sale price | $/Sq Ft | HOA dues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 23 | 3 bd · 3 ba | 1,560 | $998,000 | $640 | $439/mo |
| Apr 2025 | 10 | 3 bd · 4 ba | 1,650 | $1,049,000 | $636 | $413/mo |
Closed sales at 281 N Mar Vista Ave from MLS records.
What to know before you buy at 281 N Mar Vista Ave
The details that make or break a condo decision: current HOA dues and what they cover, parking, and the building's pet & leasing rules. Our advisors pull these straight from the building's HOA documents for any residence you're weighing.
Learn moreCompiled from public sources · last reviewed July 2026. We confirm current dues, reserves, lender and policy details for any residence you're considering.
Can you finance a condo at 281 N Mar Vista Ave?
At 33 residences, 281 N Mar Vista Ave gets a Full Review of the HOA's finances for any conventional loan (required for buildings over 10 units since August 3, 2026). For loan applications dated January 4, 2027 or later, the review tests whether the budget puts at least 15% of dues into reserves, or funds the reserve study's top recommendation. The lender reads the budget, the reserve study, the insurance and any litigation or repairs, and the application date decides whether the 15% line applies.
In LA County, conventional loans reach $1,249,125 in 2026. Jumbo loans above that follow the lender's own condo rules, and non-QM loans work outside agency rules, typically with more down and a higher rate.
We'll follow up personally with what to ask the HOA at 281 N Mar Vista Ave for, and what we find once the documents arrive.
Get a building check for 281 N Mar Vista AveMore on the rules: warrantable vs. non-warrantable condos and the 2027 condo loan rules.
General information as of October 27, 2026. This isn't lending advice; a lender's review decides whether a specific loan works in this building.
In the heart of Pasadena
281 N Mar Vista Ave places you at the center of Pasadena, with the neighborhood's dining, shopping and character just outside your door and the rest of Los Angeles within easy reach.