890 Ridgeside Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
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FOR SALE
0.51 ACRES
Listed by Michael Bell, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., (626) 229-0909

890 Ridgeside Dr
Monrovia, CA 91016

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,374 sqft (on 0.51 acres)

$1,000,000

Original price: $1,100,000
Est. Mortgage $6,073/mo*
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$1,000,000

Original price: $1,100,000
Est. Mortgage $6,073/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,374 sqft
(on 0.51 acres)

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
Price/Sqft
$728
Listed
63 days ago
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 890 Ridgeside Dr.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Nestled in the desirable hills of North Monrovia, this charming mid-century home with 2 bedrooms is sited on an expansive 22,361 square foot lot. Upon arrival to your own long private driveway, you are welcomed inside to a spacious living room highlighted by a dramatic exposed beam ceiling, fireplace, and expansive picture windows that bring in lots of natural light and offer views of the surrounding nature. Cook in the cozy kitchen with breakfast bar that overlooks the dining area with an additional brick fireplace. Mature trees enhance the property's private setting, while the expansive backyard captures beautiful mountain views. A detached 2-car garage and a long driveway offer ample parking, while the rooftop deck is perfect for outdoor entertaining or alfresco dining. Bring your toolbox and add your finishing touches to make this house your own home. Ideally situated near Canyon Park and popular local hiking destinations including the Clamshell Trail and Sunset Bench, this property offers a wonderful blend of warm architectural details and distinctive mid-century vibes in one of Monrovia's most sought-after hillside neighborhoods.

Home Details for 890 Ridgeside Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1374 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range Hood, Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Inside,Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Has Heating Unspecified TypeHas CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Has Heating Unspecified Type
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Decorative, Dining Room, Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: City Lights, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Valley, Trees/Woods
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Open, Patio, RooftopFencing: WoodNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 61Days on Market: 63

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Repairs CosmeticParcel Number: 8501006008

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,000,000Price Per Sqft: $728
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: MonroviaCommunity: Not Applicable

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: P1-27693

Community

Community Features: Biking, Foothills, Mountainous, Suburban, ValleyNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.51 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard, Trust

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: P1-27693Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: michael.bell@sothebyshomes.comCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-8501006008-R-N

Additional Information

BikingFoothillsMountainousSuburbanValleySource Internet Entire Listing Display

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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "My neighborhood is walking distance to the metro and Lyfts are discounted by the city for public transportation around town "
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    "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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Market trends in Monrovia

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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.01M
Since last month
Decreased$72K (-6.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$135K (-11.8%)
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 +30% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.01M
July 2026$1.08M
June 2026$1.24M
May 2026$1.16M
April 2026$1.14M
March 2026$1.17M
February 2026$1.15M
January 2026$1.14M
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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.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1091 Briarcliff Rd, Monrovia, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
07/31/26
3
2
2,095
375 N Canyon Blvd, Monrovia, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$980,000
03/11/26
3
2
1,303
888 Oakglade, Monrovia, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
06/16/26
3
3.5
2,582
1069 Briarcliff Rd, Monrovia, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,979,000
04/21/26
4
2.5
3,045
19 Hidden Valley Rd, Monrovia, CA
0.72
Single-Family Home
$1,288,000
02/18/26
3
2
1,740
768 Ridgeside Dr, Monrovia, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,563,000
06/16/26
5
3
2,540
208 Canyon Crest Dr, Monrovia, CA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
04/29/26
4
2
2,046
779 Norumbega Dr, Monrovia, CA
0.93
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
06/24/26
2
2
1,738
438 Crestview Pl, Monrovia, CA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
01/30/26
3
2
2,271

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
857 Ridgeside Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$1,619,100
3
3
1,424
Off Market
876 Oakglade Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$1,672,100
3
2
2,559
Off Market
888 Oakglade, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$2,100,000
3
3.5
2,582
Recently Sold
853 Oakglade Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.07
$2,277,200
3
3.5
3,253
Off Market
976 Ridgeside Dr #74, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.09
$685,000
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-
-
For Sale
830 Ridgeside Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.11
$1,518,500
3
2
1,668
Off Market
850 Oakglade Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.14
$1,508,900
2
2
2,274
Off Market
817 Ridgeside Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.15
$1,839,600
4
3
2,511
Off Market
375 N Canyon Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.17
$980,000
3
2
1,303
Recently Sold
768 Ridgeside Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.23
$1,563,000
5
3
2,540
Recently Sold
1091 Briarcliff Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016
0.26
$1,600,000
3
2
2,095
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 19, 2026
Source: CRMLS #P1-27693
PendingToActive
$1,000,000
Aug 12, 2026
Source: CRMLS #P1-27693
Contingent
$1,100,000
Jul 24, 2026
Source: CRMLS #P1-27693
PriceChange
$1,100,000
Price decreased by 6%
Jul 10, 2026
Source: CRMLS #P1-27693
PriceChange
$1,175,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 20, 2026
Source: CRMLS #P1-27693
Listed For Sale
$1,200,000

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Frequently asked questions about 890 Ridgeside Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 890 Ridgeside Dr?
    Based on a $1,000,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 890 Ridgeside Dr in Monrovia, CA is approximately $6,223 (about $5,165 principal & interest, $983 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 890 Ridgeside Dr?
    The closest schools to 890 Ridgeside Dr in Monrovia, CA are Clifton Middle School (rated 7/10), Mayflower Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10), Monrovia High School (rated 7/10).
  • What is 890 Ridgeside Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 890 Ridgeside Dr in Monrovia, CA is $1,010,500.
  • Does 890 Ridgeside Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 890 Ridgeside Dr in Monrovia, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 890 Ridgeside Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 890 Ridgeside Dr in Monrovia, CA has laundry facilities.
890 Ridgeside Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,374 sqft single-family home built in 1950. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Jun 20, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# P1-27693.