140 Melrose Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
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140 Melrose Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 630 sqft

$1,388,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,442/mo*
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$1,388,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,442/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
630 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
630 sqft
Price/Sqft
$2,205

About this House

Located in the heart of Monrovia, this adorable, little 2 bedroom, 1 bath house sits at the front of the property. Small front yard. This freshly painted unit includes wood floors in the living room, new carpet in the bedrooms, ceiling fans in living and bedrooms, as well as an in unit washer and dryer. Wall heat and window AC. Carport parking for one car and space in the uncovered back lot for another. Tenant pays all utilities. Note: This unit utilizes a RUBS system to calculate the cost of water and trash. Trash is approximately $28/month and water averages around $65/month for one or two people.

Very near Old Town Monrovia with its shopping, entertainment, and services. Proximity to several restaurants and coffee shops, Vons Supermarket, movie theater, City Hall and Library Park.

- Approximately 630 square feet
- Bedroom One approx. 9'11" x 7'4"
- Bedroom Two approx. 10'2' x 8'11"
- In unit washer dryer
- Security deposit equal to one month's rent
- Lovely Monrovia neighborhood
- Close shops and restaurants
- Freeway close to Pasadena, Arcadia, Azusa
- Easy access to the 210 & 605 freeways
- No Smoking or Vaping of any substance on property
- Will consider 1 dog (35 pounds or less) or 2 cats. Pet rent of $50/pet and additional deposit will apply. All pets must be spayed or neutered. All dogs subject to approval of breed and personality. The nonrefundable pet screening fee is $30/pet, and must be renewed annually.

All dogs subject to approval of breed and personality. (No pit bulls, ASTs, dobermans, German shepherds, or other aggressive breeds).

Renter's Insurance is required. If Tenant fails to provide proof of Renter's Insurance, they will be required to pay $15/month Liability to Landlord Insurance fee.

Lease Terms: 1 year lease. Shorter terms will be considered at a higher rent.

REQUIREMENTS: INCOME OR SAVINGS
Verifiable Combined Monthly Gross Income Needed to Qualify is 3x your portion of the rent.
Or savings of 12x your portion of the rent as a consistent minimum balance for the previous 6 months. No cosigners will be accepted.

3 Years Rental & Work History
A positive landlord (non-family member) reference for the last 3 years
No Negative Credit and a FICO score of at least 700

Valid Photo ID required to make an appointment.

We use ShowMojo to schedule showings. Please send us an email or text and you will get an automated response with a link allowing you to schedule your viewing. Viewings are only scheduled about 3-4 days in advance, so if a date does not show up as available, that may be why. A valid photo ID is required to set an appointment.

We require ALL prospective applicants to come in person and groups to come together for a single viewing. We do not offer Zoom or other online options for viewing. We need to meet each person in person. Please do not ask to apply unless you are able to come in person to view it. No exceptions. Applications are only accepted from those who have come in person to view the property. We will not process any applications from individuals who have not personally come to view the unit.

Arroyo Property Management Incorporated
DRE Lic #01449409

Gardener
Trash
140 Melrose Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 630 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $1,370,000 on Jan 4, 2023 (58,198% above the $2,350 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $2,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 26, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,388,900, with a rent estimate of $2,535/month.

Home Details for 140 Melrose Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn

Price History for 140 Melrose Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/26/2025$2,350ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
08/16/2025$2,350Listed For RentZillow Rentals
01/04/2023$1,370,000Sold
N/A
12/29/2022$1,400,000ContingentCLAW #22-219315
11/18/2022$1,400,000Listed For SaleCLAW #22-219315
04/28/2008$865,000Sold
N/A
04/14/1999$299,000Sold
N/A
06/02/1998$270,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Monrovia

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$19,808
Assessment$1,425,348
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 140 Melrose Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
115 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
06/01/26
2
2
936
340 W Lime Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$925,000
05/28/26
2
1
904
305 S Mayflower Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$918,000
04/08/26
2
1
912
134 Melrose Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$860,000
03/20/26
3
2
918
320 W Lemon Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$825,000
08/01/25
2
1
780
2535 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$774,888
12/05/25
3
1
840
336 W Foothill Blvd, Monrovia, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
03/26/26
4
1
2,456
324 Fowler Dr, Monrovia, CA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$898,000
11/20/25
2
1
1,116
334 Linwood Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,053,455
03/25/26
3
2
1,550
644 W Colorado Blvd, Monrovia, CA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$1,065,000
12/02/25
2
1
1,071

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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

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "There are great parks and schools in my neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and looks out for each other."
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    "I work in Monrovia and this place is beautiful from morning to night. Most people are very friendly. "
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    "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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    "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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