159-161 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
OFF MARKET
Listed by Paula Walker, COMPASS, (626) 205-4040 . Bought with ACG FUNDING

159-161 May Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,291 sqft

$1,309,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,929/mo*
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$1,309,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,929/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
2,291 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Two houses on a lot. Front house is a single level traditional with 3 bedrooms 1 bath. Fireplace in living room of front house. Separate two car garage, patio and fenced back yard area. The back house built in the 1980's has a more contemporary style with 3 bedrooms 2 baths. All of the living area and bedrooms are upstairs in back house. Two garage attached garage below. Small enclosed backyard and patio area.Laundry hook ups for both houses are in the garages. Easy access to Old Town Monrovia. Many amenities of movie theatre, restaurants, grocery shopping and an asundry of other businesses.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 22, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 159-161 May Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas RangeLaundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Vinyl
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No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 76

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Contemporary,Traditional
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Included in Sale: Stoves in both housesParcel Number: 8519030007

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,400,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Aug 26 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: MonroviaCommunity: Not Applicable

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2291 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Biking, Foothills, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7502 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

No Rent Control

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: P1-17555Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (626) 825-5550Universal Property Id: US-06037-N-8519030007-R-N

Additional Information

BikingFoothillsSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Paula Walker DRE #01054855, (626) 825-5550
COMPASS
Bought with: JIA CHEN DRE #02126028, ACG FUNDING
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#P1-17555

Price History for 159-161 May Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/27/2024$1,400,000PendingCRMLS #P1-17555
08/21/2024$1,300,000Sold
CRMLS #P1-17555
07/22/2024$1,400,000ContingentCRMLS #P1-17555
06/13/2024$1,400,000PendingToActiveCRMLS #P1-17555
05/17/2024$1,400,000ContingentCRMLS #P1-17555
05/08/2024$1,400,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #P1-17555

Market trends in Monrovia

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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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    "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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    "Peaceful and quiet, friendly neighbors all the stores and food places are very convenient walking distance"
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    "I have lived here for 4 years and have enjoyed every minute. Great downtown and always something going on. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Great schools! Wonderful parks and several grocery stores. The ppl are friendly and the community is safe. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "Dog owners would like to live here, but dogs are not allowed in some shops. "
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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159-161 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,291 sqft multi-family built in 1953. This property is not currently available for sale. 159-161 May Ave was last sold on Aug 21, 2024 for $1,300,000 (7% lower than the asking price of $1,400,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 159-161 May Ave is $1,309,400.