278 E Cherry Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
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FOR SALE
NEW - 11 HRS AGO

$868,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,328 sqft

278 E Cherry Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

Est. Mortgage $5,498/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 92% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1963
$654/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 278 E Cherry Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Two-car garageExpansive backyardCorner-lot propertyEnergy-efficient double-pane windows throughoutTwo more bedrooms
This exceptional corner-lot property offers massive potential and the perfect canvas for your next chapter. Featuring a primary bedroom with an en-suite shower, complemented by two more bedrooms and a full bath layout, the home includes a generous living room, a cozy family room with a fireplace, and a dedicated kitchen and dining area. Key structural upgrades provide excellent peace of mind, including a roof replaced in 2019, copper-alternative flex piping installed three years ago, and energy-efficient double-pane windows throughout. Outside, the expansive backyard is an entertainer's dream with ample room for a swimming pool and excellent potential for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Complete with a two-car garage, this home is ready for your personal updates. Just minutes from charming Old Town Monrovia, this location beautifully pairs classic turn-of-the-century architecture with a vibrant, modern community. The historic district is lined with vintage brick buildings housing independent boutiques, mom-and-pop shops, antique stores, pubs, and cafes. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a diverse dining scene, a historic community park, and beloved local traditions including a year-round weekly Street Fair featuring a bustling farmers market and live music. Bring your vision and explore the endless possibilities!
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Charles Picker DRE # 00414181, (626) 564-1888
I.X.A., (626) 564-1888
Source: CLAW, MLS#26107702
We estimate this home will sell faster than 92% nearby.

Home Details for 278 E Cherry Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Bathroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1328 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range/Oven, Gas Water HeaterDisposalLaundry: In Garage,Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family RoomSpa: NoneHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Laminate, Carpet, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: OneFloors: Laminate, Carpet, Tile
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioOther Structures: None
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 3Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage - 2 Car,Garage Is Detached,RV Access/Parking,Driveway,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: In Street Paid

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: ResidentialStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 8515012003

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $868,000Price Per Sqft: $654

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Monrovia

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 26107702

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1328 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9779.22 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 26107702

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 11, 2026
Source: CLAW #26107702
Listed For Sale
$868,000

Around this home

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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Market trends in Monrovia

Last updated October 2026
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$850K
Since last month
Decreased$74K (-8.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$33K (-3.7%)
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 +47% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$846K
October 2026$848K
September 2026$921K
August 2026$919K
July 2026$894K
June 2026$912K
May 2026$892K
April 2026$889K
March 2026$909K
February 2026$881K
January 2026$859K
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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.
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Property Type
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Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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2
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$1,050,000
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4
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1,556
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0.05
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$1,180,000
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4
3
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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
1233 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.01
$1,405,300
4
4.5
2,684
Off Market
1247 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.02
$824,300
3
3
1,766
Off Market
1243 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.02
$904,200
3
3
1,853
Off Market
1221 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.02
$630,700
3
1
1,080
Off Market
264 E Cherry Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.02
$901,600
4
2
1,774
Off Market
1251 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.02
$879,800
3
4
1,853
Off Market
1217 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.03
$1,784,500
6
6
4,246
Off Market
1217 S California Ave #A, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.03
-
2
2
1,060
Off Market
1217 S California Ave #D, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.03
-
2
2
1,050
Off Market
1217 S California Ave #B, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.03
-
2
2
1,050
Off Market
279 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.03
$863,100
3
3
1,766
Off Market
1253 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.04
$824,600
3
3
1,581
Off Market
275 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.04
$825,800
3
3
1,581
Off Market
260 E Cherry Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.04
$916,000
3
2
1,879
Off Market
265 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.04
$1,294,900
3
3
2,368
Off Market
267 E Cherry Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.04
$913,900
3
2
1,425
Off Market
1232 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.04
$870,900
4
2
1,728
Off Market
1236 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.04
$952,900
4
2
1,728
Off Market
261 E Cherry Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.05
$806,000
3
2
1,313
Off Market
1240 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.05
$1,031,100
4
2
1,944
Off Market

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Agent Phone: (626) 564-1888
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Frequently asked questions about 278 E Cherry Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 278 E Cherry Ave?
    Based on a $868,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 278 E Cherry Ave in Monrovia, CA is approximately $5,667 (about $4,738 principal & interest, $854 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Monrovia?
    Residents describe Monrovia, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Monrovia, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 278 E Cherry Ave?
    The closest schools to 278 E Cherry Ave in Monrovia, CA are Mayflower Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10), Monrovia High School (rated 7/10), Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet (Middle, rated 6/10).
  • What is 278 E Cherry Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 278 E Cherry Ave in Monrovia, CA is $849,500.
  • Does 278 E Cherry Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 278 E Cherry Ave in Monrovia, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 278 E Cherry Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 278 E Cherry Ave in Monrovia, CA has laundry facilities.
278 E Cherry Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,328 sqft single-family home built in 1963. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CLAW on Nov 11, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26107702.