$805,000
SOLD JAN 14, 2026

138 Alta St Unit A Arcadia, CA 91006

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,419 Sq Ft
12,075 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$567 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Parking
  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Holly Avenue Elementary School Rated A+
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 2-minute walk to Bonita Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

Located in the heart of Downtown Arcadia, this corner-unit sits in a desirable neighborhood known for its top-rated schools. Having been remodeled, the home offers an updated feel with recessed lighting and freshly painted walls, perfect for you to add your personal touch. The first level features a bright, open-concept living and dining area with plenty of windows, an updated kitchen, a laundry room, a half bath, and a private patio. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features high ceilings and a remodeled bathroom with a walk-in shower, while two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upper level. Parking is convenient with gated underground access and a detached two-car garage that also provides extra storage. With its well-designed layout, modern touches, and great location near Arcadia amenities and top schools, this home offers a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, families, investors, or those seeking short-term rental potential. It is also within easy walking distance of local landmarks, restaurants, and shops, creating a convenient and enjoyable lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Javier Montiel

COLDWELL BANKER TOWN & COUNTRY Brokerage Phone: 626-589-1221 License #01811005 Listed on: 12/04/2025

COLDWELL BANKER TOWN & COUNTRY

Last Buyer's Agent

YUTONG CHEN

Pinnacle Real Estate Group License #02189594

Pinnacle Real Estate Group

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1989 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Wood Fence
  • Lawn
  • Density is 6-10 Units/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $200 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Gated Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,419 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Holly Elementary School
  • First Avenue Middle School
  • Arcadia High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Purifier

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 46100
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5773017044
  • $656 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • 8 Units
  • Alta Townhomes Homeowners Association Inc Association, Phone Number (626) 616-8987

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1989 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

HOA Fees

$200 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer & Dryer, Refrigerator, Reverse Osmosis System
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Gated Community
  • View: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5773017044
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1419.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, End Unit
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 567.30
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower In Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Gated
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Stackable, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Trash, Water
  • Association Fee: 200.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Alta Townhomes Homeowners Association Inc
  • Phone: 626.616.8987
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Association Management: Alta Townhomes Homeowners Association Inc

Schools

  • Elementary School Other: Holly Avenue
  • Elementary School: Holly
  • High School: Arcadia
  • Middle Or Junior School: First Avenue
  • Elementary School #2: HOLLY
  • High School2: ARCADI

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 6-10 Units/Acre, Lawn
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12076.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2772

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 12076.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 8
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 46100
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 656.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2025
Closed on
Dec 30, 2025
Sold by
Ng Tiffany Serena Chen
Bought by
Ng Byron
Seller's Agent
Javier Montiel
COLDWELL BANKER TOWN & COUNTRY
Buyer's Agent
YUTONG CHEN
Pinnacle Real Estate Group
List Price
$818,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-1.59%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.30%
Original Mortgage
$644,000
Outstanding Balance
$643,382
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,600

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2025
Closed on
Dec 29, 2025
Sold by
Ng Byron
Bought by
Pan Renxing and Xue Xinqun
Seller's Agent
Javier Montiel
COLDWELL BANKER TOWN & COUNTRY
Buyer's Agent
YUTONG CHEN
Pinnacle Real Estate Group
List Price
$818,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-1.59%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$644,000
Outstanding Balance
$643,382
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,600

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2017
Closed on
Apr 18, 2018
Sold by
Wang Xuewei
Bought by
Ng Byron
Seller's Agent
Steve Hayashi
High Ten Partners, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Javier Montiel
COLDWELL BANKER TOWN & COUNTRY
List Price
$638,000
Sold Price
$588,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-7.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.19%
Original Mortgage
$411,600
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2007
Sold by
Wang Dajun
Bought by
Wang Dajun and Wang Xuewei

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2007
Sold by
Mo Ling Hua
Bought by
Wang Dajun

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2003
Sold by
Horng Chi Chen
Bought by
Mo Ling Hua and Chu Jie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1998
Sold by
Horng Chi Chen
Bought by
Horng Chi Chen and Horng John J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,800
Interest Rate
6.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1998
Sold by
Li Caijiang
Bought by
Horng Chi Chen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,800
Interest Rate
6.93%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $805,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $588,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $494,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Grant Deed $348,000 Southland Title Corporation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $176,000 Equity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $644,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $411,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $140,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/14/2026 01/14/26 Sold $805,000 -1.6% $567 / Sq Ft
12/10/2025 12/10/25 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2025 12/04/25 For Sale $818,000 +39.1% $576 / Sq Ft
05/23/2018 05/23/18 Sold $588,000 -3.3% $414 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/06/2018 04/06/18 Price Changed $608,000 -3.2% $428 / Sq Ft
02/28/2018 02/28/18 Price Changed $628,000 -1.6% $443 / Sq Ft
01/11/2018 01/11/18 For Sale $638,000 0.0% $450 / Sq Ft
01/04/2018 01/04/18 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2017 12/12/17 Price Changed $638,000 -1.5% $450 / Sq Ft
12/05/2017 12/05/17 Price Changed $648,000 -1.5% $457 / Sq Ft
11/21/2017 11/21/17 For Sale $658,000 0.0% $464 / Sq Ft
10/25/2016 10/25/16 Rented $2,400 -4.0% --
09/20/2016 09/20/16 For Rent $2,500 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,758 $669,037 $465,368 $203,669
2024 $7,758 $655,920 $456,244 $199,676
2023 $7,597 $643,060 $447,299 $195,761
2022 $7,351 $630,452 $438,529 $191,923
2021 $7,142 $618,091 $429,931 $188,160
2020 $7,014 $611,754 $425,523 $186,231
2019 $6,932 $599,760 $417,180 $182,580
2018 $6,667 $570,270 $401,731 $168,539
2016 $6,486 $548,128 $386,132 $161,996
2015 $6,375 $539,895 $380,332 $159,563
2014 $6,198 $521,000 $367,000 $154,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: CV25270702

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5773-017-044

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