231 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
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OFF MARKET

231 May Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,460 sqft

$1,490,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,129/mo*
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$1,490,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,129/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,460 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.49M
Since last month
Decreased$7K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$11K (+0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$578K (+63.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +59% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.49M
July 2026$1.5M
June 2026$1.52M
May 2026$1.5M
April 2026$1.52M
March 2026$1.51M
February 2026$1.48M
January 2026$1.44M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
179 N Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,260,000
04/23/26
4
3
1,874
114 S Canyon Blvd, Monrovia, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$915,000
08/29/25
4
2
1,708
257 Aspen Dr, Monrovia, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
04/10/26
5
2
2,246
339 N Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,060,000
02/18/26
3
2
1,741
145 N Encinitas Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,185,000
02/13/26
3
2
1,200
113 N Ivy Ave #113 & 115, Monrovia, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
07/22/26
3
2
1,386
131 N Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$675,000
11/14/25
3
2
1,296
137 W Greystone Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,310,000
07/28/26
4
3
2,226
128 N Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,120,000
03/11/26
3
2
1,008
314 May Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$995,000
11/13/25
2
2
1,178

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
212 N Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.06
$1,026,000
3
1
1,244
Off Market
219 N Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$1,142,200
2
1
1,477
Off Market
183 N Canyon Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.10
$1,013,400
2
2
1,444
Off Market
176 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.10
$1,474,800
5
3
2,272
Off Market
168 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.12
$1,004,900
2
2
1,036
Off Market
179 N Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.11
$1,260,000
4
3
1,874
Recently Sold
163 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.12
$1,288,000
4
2.5
2,200
For Sale
247 N Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.08
$985,500
2
1
891
Off Market
210 N Encinitas Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.10
$1,459,000
5
3
1,995
Recently Sold
255 N Canyon Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.08
$1,136,300
3
2
1,594
Off Market
159-161 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.13
$1,322,200
3
1
2,291
Off Market
248 N Canyon Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.10
$1,187,500
3
2
1,542
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 231 May Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1921
Living Area
2,460 sqft
Price/Sqft
$606
Parking
Garage

About this House

This is a beautifully renovated 1921 character home, showcasing gleaming hardwood floors, window casings, & all the charm of yesteryear but replete with today's amenities. Exquisitely remodeled kitchen offers granite counter tops, in-kitchen dining, instant hot water, & fine cabinetry. It comes equipped with Kitchen-Aid stainless steel appliances, including a dual-drawer dishwasher, double ovens with convection, separate cooktop, & refrigerator w/bottom freezer. For your more formal affairs, there is a lovely formal dining room. There is a spacious master suite, featuring an amazing bath with double pedestal sinks, separate shower, & free-standing soaking tub. Along with the master suite, there are 3 additional bedrooms. The second bath has full-sized shower with glass surround. Step down to the finished basement & find a full bar, stone fireplace, & plenty of space to have fun! A separate laundry room with cultured cement flooring features additional storage. The rear yard is perfect for Southern California outdoor living--pool and spa-built-in BBQ-deck with cabana. Other noted features include central AC, whole house fan, automatic driveway gate, detached 2-car garage, automatic sprinklers, & personal garden area with drip system. Attic storage.
231 May Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,460 sqft single-family home built in 1921. It last sold for $915,000 on Dec 20, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2014 with an asking price of $3,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 16, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,490,000, with a rent estimate of $5,515/month.

Home Details for 231 May Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Concrete, Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DisposalRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921Year Updated: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7508 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 20, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$915,000
Sep 8, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$899,000
Jun 16, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,600
Jun 9, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$3,600

Market trends in Monrovia

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
73
4MoM

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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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 231 May Ave

  • What is 231 May Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 231 May Ave in Monrovia, CA is $1,490,000.
  • What is the price history for 231 May Ave?
    231 May Ave in Monrovia, CA last sold for $915,000 in December 2016.
  • 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 231 May Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 231 May Ave in Monrovia, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 231 May Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 231 May Ave in Monrovia, CA has a pool.

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