123 E Central Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
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FOR SALE
Listed by Pete Whan, Pete Whan and Associates, Inc.

$799,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 1,165 sqft

123 E Central Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

Est. Mortgage $5,208/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 100% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1931
$686/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 123 E Central Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Fenced yardsGated drivewayNew carpetBuilt-in china cabinetRemodeled bathroomsFire sprinkler system
Charming 1931 Home with Two Guest Units in Old Town MonroviaThis beautifully maintained 1931 home blends original character with modern updates and exceptional versatility. The main house features two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a galley kitchen, separate laundry, an original brick fireplace with built-ins, a formal dining room with wainscoting and a built-in china cabinet, remodeled bathrooms, new carpet, central heat and air, double-pane windows and a fire sprinkler system.The rear of the property offers two separate guest units, each with a full bathroom and heating and air conditioning--ideal for extended family, guests, a home office, or studio space. Additional features include a long driveway for extra parking, a large concrete patio, fenced yards, a gated driveway, and a storage shed.Ideally located in the heart of Old Town Monrovia, close to shops, restaurants, parks, and community amenities. A rare opportunity with character, flexibility, and plenty of space.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 100% nearby.

Home Details for 123 E Central Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1165 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Has Heating Unspecified TypeHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Has Heating Unspecified Type
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Decorative, Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: BlindsFlooring: Carpet, Laminate, TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Concrete, Open, PatioOther Structures: Shed(s)No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Driveway,Gated,On Site,Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 6Days on Market: 13

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1931
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 8508013070

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $799,000Price Per Sqft: $686

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Monrovia

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: P1-28974

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Park, Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6769 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Park Name: Library Park

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: P1-28974Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: pete@petewhan.comCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-8508013070-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsFoothillsParkStreet LightsSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Around this home

What Locals Say about Monrovia

At least 409 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Shesobudha
    "I live with my Parents, once again years ago, and as my body has Cancer, I am back again. Monrovia extremely, safe! Great schools side walks town center Historical homes, craftsman built and unique mixture of statues universalized people. Seriously you can find a home, buy it! Great investments Right out from the city of LA County"
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  • Shan Lin
    "I love living here , area is safe and very convenient , many restaurants, grocery stores, department stores and convenience stores. Love the old town Monrovia and the farmers market and very Friday night which is very family and kids friendly!"
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  • Ccdoolittle
    "I commute or walking to stores Easy bus stops Necessary things are close and over for citizens is discounted "
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  • Arlanna Jackson
    "Peaceful and quiet, friendly neighbors all the stores and food places are very convenient walking distance"
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  • P222gnymdy
    "I have lived here for 4 years and have enjoyed every minute. Great downtown and always something going on. "
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  • Vermillionm19
    "210 usually gets packed. So I have to leave a little earlier. Other than that it’s fine. Very smooth ride and easy to get around. "
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  • Y5bfkcccgs
    "I’ve worked in this area for years and loved it and only moved into this town this past year and it’s been a really peaceful neighborhood that feels super safe to live in! "
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  • Pescadi123
    "Privacy and people are pleasant. There are many restaurants and stores close. I feel safe and feel I can walk around with confidence. "
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  • Christa Serrano
    "Cars tend to avoid stop signs and speed limits, keep your kids safe inside your yards if they play outside"
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  • Miguel Cardenas
    "The neighborhood is nice and quiet. Sometimes too quiet. The parks are nice and clean. There are plenty of hiking trails and the downtown area is very oldtown feeling. "
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  • Natedelrosario
    "There are a lot of dog owners here.. most of the owners are friendly and seem to have control of their dogs, no problems with aggressive dogs or out of control dogs.. they pick up after their dogs all the time "
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  • Natedelrosario
    "Streets are safe And everyone looks out for one another .. there’s old town Monrovia down myrtle street that has Great shops and food "
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  • Psdspeaks
    "Great schools! Wonderful parks and several grocery stores. The ppl are friendly and the community is safe. "
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  • Kimsamuels2005
    "It is convenient for me to get to my work. The gold line is easily accessible to take me to LA when I have a need."
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  • Acnegrete2
    "Love the area, it is very family friendly. And also very quiet but lively at the same time. Great food, lots of parks, and the community has many events. "
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  • Erin
    "I commute 20 minutes to work. With traffic, it can take up to 30 minutes max. Traffic around Monrovia is not bad. "
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  • Veronica M.
    "There is a lovely new dog park opening soon. However some of the sidewalks in this neighborhood are grown over/covered in grass, so it can be tough walking if you don’t want to go into the street. "
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  • Anon
    "Not every dog owner cleans up after their dog. It’s a consistent problem that people put up signs that tell them to not walk by their house "
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  • Sam
    "They love their afternoon walks., sometimes you see neighbors walking the dog’s together., alway saying hi to others.. you feel welcome when you walk by them"
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  • Christinamassey
    "Very easy Frwy access, currently 15 min to work but normal commute time can be a problem with 40 min trips on the 210."
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  • Susan L.
    "Great neighbors and community. Cannot speak to schools as my children went to private schools. People look out for one another. I LOVE living in Monrovia. Great cross-section of age groups."
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  • Sherwin B.
    "Love Monrovia, it's a family oriented city and really safe for kids. You want to stay here forever"
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  • Allison A.
    "I personally do not use public transportation however when I have it’s been clean and safe. The commute to downtown LA is very easy."
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  • Aminarax626
    "I love Monrovia. It is a very homey city in the foothills with an extremely neighbourly feel. I absolutely love it! PLUS is is very racially integrated which is a huge plus. the type of neighborhood where everyone says hi to u when you're walking down the street."
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  • Kristenawunderlich
    "i see people walking their dogs all around. it is a very dog friendly town. with more than one dog park. it is a safe place to walk around with your dog. most people seem to have their dogs well trained. "
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  • Jaylene
    "Dog owners would like to live here, but dogs are not allowed in some shops. "
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  • Anu D. N.
    "Great parks and hiking trails Friendly neighbors But schools are Little lower than average. Food is great mostly American. Starting to get more diverse. Beautiful small town "
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  • Saldanaalain
    "Dogs on the loose. Dogs without their leashes is also something people in Monrovia would not like. They would like when dogs are friendly."
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  • Marcjuregui
    "I love this city, its secure place to live, People are nice and the comuinite is really acting... the city is nice and clean and the parks are secure in clean."
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  • Gwiin C.
    "There are great parks and schools in my neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and looks out for each other."
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  • Kimberly G.
    "I work in Monrovia and this place is beautiful from morning to night. Most people are very friendly. "
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  • Kristenawunderlich
    "Farmers market every friday plus the city is constantly throwing events for all the holidays. Friendly quiet neighborhoods. Trees and animals everywhere with a beautiful view of the mountain top especially when it snows. "
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  • Reina D.
    "Every holiday makes our community special. Myrtle always provides safe and fun events for our family. "
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  • Jessica M.
    "We have a street fair every Friday and the community holds a lot of special events for most holidays throughout the year"
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  • Melanie W.
    "Downtown events in general. Something nice is the summer concerts in the park. We also enjoy the Fourth of July celebration with fireworks. "
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  • Rogaskin
    "I love Monrovia, since we’ve been here we’ve felt nothing but welcomed. There’s a lot of places to eat & things to do with family & kids. "
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  • Tlt322
    " the neighbors are very friendly and helpful. very nice place to walk in. lots of places yo eat nearby. "
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  • Sarah S.
    "My neighborhood is walking distance to the metro and Lyfts are discounted by the city for public transportation around town "
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  • Tomhyatt
    "Yes we rock. Old town. Bars, movie theatre, hiking, accessible to freeway, friendly, animal friendly. Parks and rec library. We got it"
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  • Lunayvette67
    "Street festival- all American city~ Good schools -good fire station- Downtown area with great parks and recreation"
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Market trends in Monrovia

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
79
6MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$826K
Since last month
Decreased$177K (-17.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$138K (-14.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$375K (+83.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +52% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$825K
September 2026$842K
August 2026$1M
July 2026$1.01M
June 2026$1.03M
May 2026$1.02M
April 2026$1M
March 2026$990K
February 2026$1M
January 2026$967K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
207 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$738,000
12/05/25
2
1
992
237 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$980,000
12/01/25
2
2
1,222
117 Spanner St, Monrovia, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$810,000
12/09/25
3
2.5
1,359
134 E Cypress Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
11/25/25
4
2
1,556
128 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$860,000
08/12/26
3
1
1,152
428 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$750,000
07/31/26
2
1
838
231 E Walnut Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$875,000
05/14/26
2
1.5
1,204
439 Montana St, Monrovia, CA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$740,000
07/31/26
3
1.5
1,372
151 E El Norte St, Monrovia, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$749,000
04/27/26
2
1
826

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
127 E Central Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.01
$1,134,700
3
2
2,546
Off Market
131 E Central Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.02
$920,300
3
2
1,441
Off Market
120 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.03
$710,200
3
2
1,190
Off Market
116 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.03
$989,500
4
2
1,701
Off Market
126 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.03
$1,247,200
4
4
2,454
Off Market
130 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.03
$940,300
4
2
1,688
Off Market
137 E Central Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.04
$756,000
2
3
994
Off Market
136 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.04
$1,010,600
4
2
1,609
Off Market
143 E Central Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.05
$984,600
3
2
1,512
Off Market
109 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.06
$819,800
3
2
1,208
Off Market
142 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.06
$1,222,000
4
3
2,344
Off Market
123 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.06
$792,200
3
1
1,008
Off Market
129 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.06
$574,800
2
1
1,015
Off Market
147 E Central Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$1,043,700
4
2
1,800
Off Market
114 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$466,200
1
1
450
Off Market
148 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$1,065,500
3
2
1,918
Off Market
135 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$1,352,200
6
5.5
2,239
Off Market
114 1/2 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$475,900
1
1
450
Off Market
141 E Fig Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.08
$969,500
2
1
-
Off Market
128 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.09
$860,000
3
1
1,152
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 24, 2026
Source: CRMLS #P1-28974
Listed For Sale
$799,000
Jun 13, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jun 5, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,500
Jun 30, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium
ListingRemoved
Jun 15, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium
Listed For Rent
$3,195

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Frequently asked questions about 123 E Central Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 123 E Central Ave?
    Based on a $799,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 123 E Central Ave in Monrovia, CA is approximately $5,355 (about $4,494 principal & interest, $786 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Monrovia?
    Residents describe Monrovia, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Monrovia, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 123 E Central Ave?
    The closest schools to 123 E Central Ave in Monrovia, CA are Mayflower Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10), Monrovia High School (rated 7/10), Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet (Middle, rated 6/10).
  • What is 123 E Central Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 123 E Central Ave in Monrovia, CA is $825,700.
  • Does 123 E Central Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 123 E Central Ave in Monrovia, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 123 E Central Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 123 E Central Ave in Monrovia, CA has laundry facilities.
123 E Central Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 2 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,165 sqft single-family home built in 1931. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Sep 24, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# P1-28974.