124 N 5th Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
OFF MARKET
Listed by Donna Baker, Douglas Elliman of California Inc, (626) 408-7730 . Bought with The Valerio Group, Inc.

124 N 5th Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,005 sqft

$1,029,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,307/mo*
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$1,029,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,307/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,005 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1936
Living Area
1,005 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,024
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

SIGNIFICANT PRICE ADJUSTMENT! Adorable 30s cottage situated in a great Monrovia neighborhood above Foothill featuring front and side gables with scalloped wood trim and a front porch with turned posts. The sweet yellow front door takes you into a foyer with a leaded glass window and opens through an angled archway into a sunlit living room with brick fireplace, more leaded glass windows, crown molding and red oak plank hardwood floors. The expansive kitchen boasts ample maple cabinetry, ceramic tile flooring and countertops, crown molding, and a built-in desk area, and is adjacent to the dining area with wood sliding doors that lead to the rear yard. There are two good-sized bedrooms that share the newly remodeled bathroom with built-in wood vanity, travertine flooring, and an extra-large walk-in shower with travertine surround accented with a glass mosaic ribbon. Out back is a small porch with a stackable washer/dryer, two flagstone and concrete patios, drought tolerant landscaping and several fruit trees. Other amenities include central air & heat, sprinklers in front, and a two-car detached garage. This sweet home is just waiting for you to move in!
124 N 5th Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,005 sqft single-family home built in 1936. It last sold for $910,000 on Sep 26, 2023 (2% above the $888,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,029,200, with a rent estimate of $3,123/month.

Home Details for 124 N 5th Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Center Hall, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1005 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Outside
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: PorcAccessibility: Grab BarsFloors: Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Rear Porch, Concrete, Front Porch, Patio, StoneNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage Faces Front
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 56

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1936
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: TurnkeyParcel Number: 8504027010

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $888,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Sep 07 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Monrovia
School Information
Elementary School: MayflowerJr High / Middle School: CliftonHigh School: MonroviaHigh School District: Monrovia Unified

Community

Community Features: Gutter(s), Street LightsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6791 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: AR23127895Living Area Range Units: Square FeetCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-8504027010-R-N

Additional Information

Gutter(s)Street Lights
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Donna Baker DRE #01308772
Douglas Elliman of California Inc
Gina Ammon DRE #01498679, (626) 408-1280
Douglas Elliman of California Inc
Bought with: James Paul Valerio DRE #02001410, (323) 420-4669, The Valerio Group, Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#AR23127895

Price History for 124 N 5th Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/26/2023$910,000Sold
CRMLS #AR23127895
09/07/2023$888,000PendingCRMLS #AR23127895
09/01/2023$888,000PriceChange
CRMLS #AR23127895
07/13/2023$988,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #AR23127895

Market trends in Monrovia

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,517
Assessment$928,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 124 N 5th Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
243 E Forest Ave, Arcadia, CA
0.30
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$1,150,000
10/06/25
2
1
912
846 W Hillcrest Blvd, Monrovia, CA
0.26
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$950,000
12/24/25
2
2
960
324 Fowler Dr, Monrovia, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$898,000
11/20/25
2
1
1,116
320 Laurel Ave, Arcadia, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
02/24/26
2
2
1,514
163 N Lincoln Pl, Monrovia, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
06/30/26
3
2
1,331
159 N Lincoln Pl, Monrovia, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
05/23/26
3
2
1,783
305 S Mayflower Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$918,000
04/08/26
2
1
912
143 N Lincoln Pl, Monrovia, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,314,500
05/05/26
3
2
2,001
644 W Colorado Blvd, Monrovia, CA
0.62
Single-Family Home
$1,065,000
12/02/25
2
1
1,071
135 El Nido Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$925,000
02/12/26
3
2
1,366

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What Locals Say about Monrovia

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  • 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

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