243 E Forest Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006
SOLD
OCT 6, 2025
Listed by Brian Gordon, Lotus Property Services, Inc., (626) 582-8001 . Bought with Remax Dream Properties

243 E Forest Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft

$1,150,000

Last Sold: Oct 6, 2025
4% below list $1.2M
$1,261/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,853/mo*
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$1,150,000

Last Sold: Oct 6, 2025
4% below list $1.2M
$1,261/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,853/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
912 sqft

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Description

Charming Arcadia Opportunity with ADU Potential – First Time on Market in Nearly 50 Years!

Welcome to 243 E. Forest Ave, a rare find nestled in one of Arcadia’s most desirable neighborhoods with access to top-rated schools. This classic home, available for the first time in nearly five decades, exudes timeless character with original hardwood floors, beautifully plastered walls, elegant coved ceilings, and a dedicated laundry room. Thoughtful upgrades include newer HVAC, dual-pane windows, roof, and water heater, offering energy saving, comfort and peace of mind. This home also features a brand-new concrete driveway, showcasing excellent curb appeal, designed for both style and durability.

The expansive backyard offers alley access and is ready for expansion. Included in the sale are previously approved design documents for an 800 SF, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ADU. The buyer may resubmit the plans and pay the applicable fees to obtain a new permit through the City of Arcadia. A separate water service line has already been installed, and all remaining utilities are conveniently located in the alley next to the proposed ADU site—making this an ideal setup for future development or multi-generational living.

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a well-maintained home with vintage charm and modern growth potential in a premier Arcadia location!
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 October 07, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,261/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 243 E Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 912 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Inside,Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: MainAccessibility: NoneFloors: Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: NoneFencing: Chain LinkFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Concrete,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 10

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: TurnkeyIncluded in Sale: Stove, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/DryerParcel Number: 5772020015

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,195,000Price Per Sqft: $1,261/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Oct 06 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Arcadia
School Information
Elementary School: Highland OaksJr High / Middle School: FoothillsHigh School: ArcadiaHigh School District: Arcadia Unified

Community

Community Features: Foothills, Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7262 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: Submit all offers with POF to brian@lotuspropertyservices.netListing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: AR25189298Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 626-582-8001Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-5772020015-R-N

Additional Information

FoothillsStreet LightsSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Brian Gordon DRE #01302670, (626) 582-8001
Lotus Property Services, Inc.
Bought with: Shahe Seuylemezian DRE #01400433, (818) 414-1728, Remax Dream Properties
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#AR25189298

Price History for 243 E Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/06/2025$1,150,000Sold
CRMLS #AR25189298
09/02/2025$1,195,000PendingCRMLS #AR25189298
08/21/2025$1,195,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #AR25189298
08/05/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network Premium
08/02/2022$2,800Listed For RentZillow Rental Network Premium
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,581
Assessment$1,048,050
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Arcadia

At least 445 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say kids play outside

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • Nathan Shawn
    "Very dog friendly neighborhood I see people walking their dogs however some of the sidewalks are not suitable for walking "
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  • Cristina Sherazee
    "It’s is very calm. You hardly see kids playing outside or getting in trouble. Schools and staff overall are really good and caring."
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  • Jerald Traylor
    "MY commute is short around San Gabriel valley and I know short cuts due to familiarity to the area. "
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  • Laughyfl0r
    "Schools in the area are great! The high school has excellent sports programs especially baseball. The football field is always busy with activities or even just for daily exercise."
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  • Becki Jensen
    "Arcadia is not the city it used to be. I have lived here over 40 years. If I were younger I would live elsewhere. "
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  • Danizalez
    "All dog owners in my community are respectful and pick up after their pets. Typically all their pets are friendly dogs. Safe around children and/or dog owner have trained them well. "
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  • Danizalez
    "Best of the Best! Hands down! Wife grew up here. We both have lived and worked in Arcadia for years. Children graduated from Arcadia High. We value our community it is becoming an expensive location to purchase a family home. It's upsetting to see these huge lots become nothing but ADU investments taking away the fundamental essence of family traditional home living. It's crazy. And if you were to see the bigger picture in the near future, it be no different than apartment living @ a more affordable rate. That's my take from Arcadia. Meanwhile we love it yet the future is uncertain. "
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  • Mom of 3
    "The schools are over crowded and many of them need a lot of them need repairs. There is no hot running water at the high school for students to wash their hands and the high school bathrooms are always dirty, "
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  • Andrew K.
    "Nice home but did my due diligence and decide against purchase. Would recommend all buyers do the same"
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  • Laura.meda.aguilar
    "Holiday festivals like 4th of July fireworks and entertainment. Also the December holiday festival with booths and food trucks "
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  • Mk2hqv9kfd
    "Loads of traffic that go through traveling between 10 and 210 freeways. Had a car flip in front of my house and then another car crashed into front lawn next door within the same month this year. Would not recommend for walking but driving can also be a hassle because streets are engineered awkwardly. Lots of streets with merging in weird places. Last, id say meth has gotten to be a problem here with the homeless but unfortunately I imagine that is true in many areas."
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  • Guthriemilinda6
    "The school district is overall rated in the top 4% for the whole country. And it is a public school with uniforms "
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  • cristian m.
    "This place look's ok but rent is high. If your looking to rent this place I would wait when they lower the rent. Really high rent prices people aren't going to rent. And landlords at the end dont want their properties just sitting there. So their gonna have to lower the price. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Too many homeless and too little law enforcement. Property crime is on the rise and traffic is getting worse and worse"
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  • Mminiego
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 3 years and I really love living here. It’s safe and close to everything."
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  • Mminiego
    "Safe and quiet neighborhood. Great school district. Not as congested as other LA County cities. Awesome!"
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  • Mminiego
    "I lived in the area for 3 years. Folks are friendly and quiet. It’s safe city and an overall pleasant city to live in."
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  • Moniquelorenasanchez
    "It’s quieter than one might think! It’s peaceful and is a great place to raise a family. school district is great too!"
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  • Pierrehsu
    "I lived here for many years. Arcadia has pretty much everything one needs. Supermarkets, hospital, mall, movie theater, international restaurants, golf courses, horse race track, good schools, ... etc. "
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  • 29763624
    "Safety is the most important, and school district, neatness, neighbor is friendly. And grocery is near by . Quiet neighborhood "
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  • Louis P. B.
    "Great police protection , their very prompt, and very kind department ! We have great schools , arcadia high school is # 1 among California. We have wonderful athletes that graduate from this school!"
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  • Fiona J.
    "I have to drive, the neighborhood I work in has unsafe public transportation. I trust the goldline though "
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  • Amanda
    "My commute to downtown Alhambra is 15 minutes. The 210 freeways and605 are nearby. There’s also a shopping mall nearby as well. "
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  • Lind.johnson1128
    "Dog owners: many dog lovers in my neighborhood. I think we all keep an eye for our animals. I also think Landlords should not start asking for dog rent when we are trying to improve about adopting pets. "
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  • Aksarmenta
    "I see a lot of dog walkers here and I don’t think there’s nothing that they would not like. It’s quiet, spacious and people are nice and friendly. "
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  • Adriana
    "There is a good variety of dog parks around and many people have dogs. However to walk your dog you must keep them on a leash."
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  • Carol
    "We have many events for children, elders, and middle aged adults! There are many holiday events. One of them is the Halloween maze."
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  • Diana G.
    "Farmers market, closure of streets for events, family friendly , most people are decent and cordial. A lot of great restaurants and bars for night life. It’s also very quiet at night so it’s not disruptive . "
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  • Cathyl666888
    "It’s a safe community and this neighborhood is convenient to commute to downtown or nearby communities."
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  • Jeanette H. .
    "There are a lot of events at the santa Anita race track and arboretum like 626 night market and light festivals. There are large beautiful old trees, great access to the goldline and city transits "
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  • Anna
    "There is a large park near by, dog lovers here always numb I to dog walkers, groomers in walking distance and a few dog play places & boarding near by"
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  • Guthriemilinda6
    "Beautiful, green, quite, clean, friendly, good schools, I grew up here!! I wish I could afford to move here and raise my children"
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  • Debbie C.
    "Live Oak gets very hectic during rush hour. I live close to the freeways so it is very convenien I consider my commute very good"
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  • Robert C.
    "sketchy, driver's don't signal, and will regularly cut off pedestrians and bicycles. if you live in the county part of Arcadia (unincorporated) police)fire response is long."
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  • Brandon8168
    "Expensive, but neighborhood are just like a big city and people in big city usually are not friendly "
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  • Guthriemilinda6
    "Metro is a little walk to get to downtown LA, amazing and safe neighborhood, Always feel safe here. "
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  • Maria5870
    "Summer music Festival at the park and Arcadia parade there is also Santa Anita track events often and Christmas contests "
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  • Maria
    "Great place to walk dogs there is nothing negative to say it’s safe at any time of the day or night. Well lighted and friendly people."
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  • Taryn R.
    " My commute is very easy. Use streets to get around and it is usually very stress free and always a nice drive home."
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  • Mminiego
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time but the owners are not consistent in picking up after their dog."
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243 E Forest Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home built in 1940. This property is not currently available for sale. 243 E Forest Ave was last sold on Oct 6, 2025 for $1,150,000 (4% lower than the asking price of $1,195,000).