148 E Altern St, Monrovia, CA 91016
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OFF MARKET

$1,021,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 30, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,553 sqft

148 E Altern St, Monrovia, CA 91016

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,553 sqft
$658/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 148 E Altern St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Family room
Beautifully Renovated 4BR/2BA Home Spacious & Modern

This stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, renovated in 2022, offers a perfect blend of comfort and style. Featuring a large living room and family room, the home provides ample space for relaxation and entertaining.

 Key Features:
Modern Upgrades: Renovated in 2022 with contemporary finishes
Fully Equipped: Includes washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven
Outdoor Living: Enjoy front and back open patios for relaxation

 NO GARAGE

Garage had been converted to ADU (Back house) for lease
Back yard has to be shared by three tenants

 Lease & Utilities:
12-month lease required
Owner covers gardening service
Independent electric meter
Gas and water shared with ADU tenants
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12 month lease. No smoking. Owner pays for gardener, tenant pays for all utilities [gas and water to be shared with ADU tenants] and trash. One parking by the side of the house with Tesla charging point.
148 E Altern St, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,553 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $885,000 on Oct 27, 2021 (23,189% above the $3,800 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2025 with an asking price of $4,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 24, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,021,300, with a rent estimate of $3,963/month.

Home Details for 148 E Altern St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 148 E Altern St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
240 Pamela Rd, Monrovia, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
03/24/26
3
2
1,698 sqft
2118 Peck Rd, Monrovia, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$888,888
03/13/26
3
2
1,180 sqft
2415 Graydon Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$890,000
10/08/25
3
2
1,403 sqft
2338 Rochelle Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$990,000
06/10/26
3
1.5
1,476 sqft
130 E Camino Real, Monrovia, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$642,000
11/13/25
3
2
1,560 sqft
2140 Graydon Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
09/30/25
3
2
1,155 sqft
344 Pamela Rd, Monrovia, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$939,998
03/05/26
4
3
1,656 sqft
139 Spanner St, Monrovia, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$889,000
11/14/25
4
2
1,358 sqft
107 Brisbane St, Monrovia, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$799,000
06/04/26
3
2
1,565 sqft
315 Joella St, Monrovia, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$938,000
10/03/25
3
2
1,520 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Monrovia

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,963/mo
Average rent
$2.6K
$100MoM
Available listings
128
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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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  • 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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    "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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    "Street festival- all American city~ Good schools -good fire station- Downtown area with great parks and recreation"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 24, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,800
Apr 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,800
Price decreased by 5%
Apr 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$4,000
Price decreased by 5%
Mar 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,200
Oct 27, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$885,000

Frequently asked questions about 148 E Altern St

  • What is 148 E Altern St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 148 E Altern St in Monrovia, CA is $1,021,300.
  • What is the price history for 148 E Altern St?
    148 E Altern St in Monrovia, CA last sold for $885,000 in October 2021.
  • Is Monrovia a buyer's or seller's market?
    Monrovia is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Monrovia?
    Residents describe Monrovia, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Monrovia, CA.
  • Does 148 E Altern St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 148 E Altern St in Monrovia, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 148 E Altern St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 148 E Altern St in Monrovia, CA has in-unit laundry.

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