231 N Primrose Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
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OFF MARKET

$1,340,000

Last sold price
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 4,918 sqft (on 0.48 acres)

231 N Primrose Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

Currently Off Market - Sold May 27, 2015 for $1,340,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
250 N Primrose Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.06
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$2,548,000
06/05/26
5
3
4,681
208 Highland Pl, Monrovia, CA
0.43
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$1,450,000
01/30/26
4
4
2,685
357 N Mayflower Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$2,341,625
09/30/25
5
3.5
3,303
116 N Canyon Blvd, Monrovia, CA
0.46
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$1,758,000
10/29/25
5
4
2,914
220 W Hillcrest Blvd, Monrovia, CA
0.21
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$1,490,000
11/10/25
4
3
2,863
137 W Greystone Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.15
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$1,310,000
07/28/26
4
3
2,226
168 Highland Pl, Monrovia, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
02/23/26
5
2
3,834
34 Hidden Valley Rd, Monrovia, CA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$1,980,000
05/08/26
5
4.5
3,523
234 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,255,000
09/19/25
4
3
2,072
239 W Palm Ave, Monrovia, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
07/20/26
5
3
2,477

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
209 Stedman Pl, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.08
$1,177,900
2
1.5
1,336
Off Market
250 N Primrose Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.06
$2,548,000
5
3
4,681
Recently Sold
212 Monroe Pl, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.04
$1,187,000
2
1
985
Off Market
174 Stedman Pl, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.13
$1,419,600
3
2
1,496
Off Market
228 Oaks Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$1,467,600
3
3.5
2,076
Off Market
174 Acacia Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.11
$1,351,300
3
2
1,432
Off Market
236 Monroe Pl, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.08
$1,552,900
4
2
2,248
Off Market
212 N Magnolia Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.11
$1,205,200
3
2
1,430
Off Market
234 N Magnolia Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.10
$989,000
3
1.5
1,934
For Sale
162 Acacia Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.15
$1,560,400
4
3
2,875
Off Market
158 Stedman Pl, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.17
$1,129,300
2
1
1,225
Off Market
172 N Magnolia Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.14
$1,538,800
2
1
1,397
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1914
0.48 acre lot
4,918 sqft
Garage

About this House

Monrovia Historic Landmark #1 is known as the Isaac Colborn House. The designation along with a Mills Act Contract was approved by the City of Monrovia in 1996 and is the first of what are now 129 Landmarks in Monrovia.Originally built in 1914 with plans drawn by the famed architect, Frank O. Eager and is a prime example of Craftsman / Mediterranean Architecture. The quality of the restoration is equivalent to what you might see in a museum in most of the living area. Boasting 5 bedrooms, 4 & 1/2 remodeled bathrooms, spacious upstairs Library, a very large basement with cooled wine cellar. The Living Room includes a warm and inviting Fireplace with an Inglenook. The Formal Dining Room includes a spacious built in China Cabinet. The eat in kitchen has been fully remodeled and upgraded to a Professional Viking Chefs kitchen. The Quarter Sawn Oak wood is stunning and will delight owners and guests alike. The property has an excellent Solar System that has an existing lease. This lovely home also has a Mills Act Contract offering tremendous tax savings that can be applied to furthering the restoration.
231 N Primrose Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,918 sqft single-family home built in 1914. It last sold for $1,340,000 on May 27, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 231 N Primrose Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 20Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Library, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, WorkshopWet Bar
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TileExterior: Shingle, Stucco, WoodPatio
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914Year Updated: 2015
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.48 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 6, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,798,000
May 30, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,798,000
May 27, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,340,000
Mar 19, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,398,000
Mar 7, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,398,000
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Monrovia

Last updated August 2026
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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 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    " the neighbors are very friendly and helpful. very nice place to walk in. lots of places yo eat nearby. "
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Frequently asked questions about 231 N Primrose Ave

  • What is the price history for 231 N Primrose Ave?
    231 N Primrose Ave in Monrovia, CA last sold for $1,340,000 in May 2015.
  • 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.
  • What are the closest schools to 231 N Primrose Ave?
    The closest schools to 231 N Primrose Ave in Monrovia, CA are Clifton Middle School (rated 7/10), Mayflower Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10), Monrovia High School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 231 N Primrose Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 231 N Primrose Ave in Monrovia, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 231 N Primrose Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 231 N Primrose Ave in Monrovia, CA has a pool.

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