171 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
OFF MARKET

171 May Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,261 sqft

$1,021,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,164/mo*
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$1,021,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,164/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,261 sqft

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Description

Be ready to be blown away by this charming gem of a home right in the heart of historic Monrovia. Everything was done to try and keep this old beauty true to its vintage yet feeling fresh. The large front porch is perfect for relaxing with a morning coffee. the living room exudes charm, with large front windows bringing in lot of natural light from the outside. The kitchen is fun and functional, ready for your simple yet delicious cuisine. Enjoy breakfast in the cute breakfast nook or in bed! The Bedrooms have great light from the windows and ample storage in the closets. And the Bathroom! Black and white honey comb tile decorates the floor and surrounds the restored bath tub. The back yard goes on and on. Plenty of room for entertaining with covered eating and a fire pit for when it gets chilly. walking distance to the best that Monrovia has to offer.
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.

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Home Details for 171 May Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921Year Updated: 1921
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 4

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7505 sqft

Price History for 171 May Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/22/2019$703,000Sold
CLAW #19432648
07/22/2019$748,000PendingAgent Provided
07/11/2019$748,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
07/10/2019$748,000PendingAgent Provided
07/07/2019$748,000PriceChange
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05/20/2019$749,000PriceChange
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04/08/2019$777,000PriceChange
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02/08/2019$788,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/01/2018$699,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/10/2018$699,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
05/16/2018$699,000PendingAgent Provided
05/01/2018$699,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/09/2017$637,500Sold
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10/04/2017$675,000PendingAgent Provided
08/11/2017$675,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,075
Assessment$897,857
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 171 May Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
130 Poinsettia Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$825,000
11/04/25
2
1
995
147 N Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
06/05/25
2
2
1,130
131 N Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$675,000
11/14/25
3
2
1,296
411 Sierra Vista Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$900,000
10/17/25
3
1
1,120
227 E Lemon Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$835,000
06/06/25
2
1
909
212 Monroe Pl, Monrovia, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
06/25/25
2
1
985
314 May Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$995,000
11/13/25
2
2
1,178
145 N Encinitas Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,185,000
02/13/26
3
2
1,200
328 N Encinitas Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$840,000
08/20/25
1
1
1,075
402 Wildrose Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$900,000
05/15/26
2
1
904

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What Locals Say about Monrovia

At least 409 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 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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  • 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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171 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,261 sqft single-family home built in 1921. This property is not currently available for sale. 171 May Ave was last sold on Aug 22, 2019 for $703,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 171 May Ave is $1,021,500.