Property History
The subject property consists of a 6,662 square foot building situated on 7,213 square feet
of total land. Built in 1936 and remodeled thereafter in a 1950’s pink-and-teal color scheme, “Montrose Bowl is frequently used for the filming of major motion pictures, indie films, TV shows and commercials, as well as private parties. The fabulous fifties décor was adopted in 1998, when the fantasy comedy-drama “Pleasantville” was shot at the site. More recently, “My Latin Lover” and Clint Eastwood’s “Jersey Boys” were shot at Montrose Bowl.” Music producer Phil Spector once rented out the venue for boisterous parties attended by members of KISS and Van Halen. In addition to serving as a popular film location, Montrose Bowl is also utilized weekly for birthday parties, wedding receptions, baby showers, and holiday parties for companies including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, The Walt Disney Company, Nestle, and the Glendale Adventist Hospital to name a few. Current ownership estimates that the bowling alley is rented out for private parties 40-50 times per month.
With a total residential population of 81,433 and 316,204 within a 3 & 5-mile radius with average household incomes in excess of $120,641 and $168,293 within a 1 & 3-mile radius, the affluent consumer base provides potential investors a unique opportunity to reinvent a hip, state-of-the-art bowling alley mixed with parties and private events throughout the year. With a beer and wine license, this location is the perfect value-add opportunity for an owner-user or local investor looking to revitalize Honolulu Ave as the new hot spot in Montrose. The boutique nature of the surrounding restaurant, specialty goods, convenience, and fast casual dining in the immediate trade area situates Montrose Bowl as the next go-to nightlife experience for the communities of Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Silverlake, Los Feliz and many other surrounding cities that this would cater to.
Montrose Bowl provides investors with a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an iconic piece of real estate on Honolulu Ave in Montrose. The value-add component to this historically admired property is the ideal investment for an owner-user or private individual who loves the real estate and sees future potential given it’s desirability as a studio filming location and events epicenter.
Offered Building Area: 6,662 SF
Offered Land Area: 0.17 Acres
APN: 5615-002-009
Year Built: 1936
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