$1,200,000
SOLD JAN 22, 2025

1856 S Alta Vista Ave Monrovia, CA 91016

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,912 Sq Ft
7,973 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$628 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Private Yard
  • Laundry Room
  • Monrovia High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Tankless Water Heater

About This Home

As of January 2025

2 Homes on a Lot. This duplex sits on the corner of Alta Vista and Bella Vista allowing for complete privacy between the units. There is a 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home on the west side along with a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 700sqft lot on the east side of the lot. Paid off solar in the front home. First time on the market in 50 years and completely renovated, you just have to see it to appreciate it.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Kessel

SoCal Pacific Realty Brokerage Phone: 714-202-0012 License #01353486 Listed on: 12/14/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Mulyani Ang

The One Luxury Properties License #01473341

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,859

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,973 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Common Walls
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,912 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Stone Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas
  • Tax Lot 8
  • Tax Tract Number 19029
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8509010017
  • $484 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Buildings
  • 2 Units

Building Details

  • 2 Separate Electric Meters
  • 2 Separate Gas Meters
  • 1 Separate Water Meter
  • Electric Expense $348
  • Gardener Expense $2,400
  • Insurance Expense $2,055
  • Trash Expense $976
  • Water Sewer Expense $1,448
  • Operating Expense $7,227
  • Gross Income $73,200
  • Net Operating Income $65,973

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,859

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer and Dryer
  • Price Per Unit: 624500
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 1448.00
  • Zoning: MORH*
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Gardener Expense: 2400.00
  • Parcel Number: 8509010017
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 627.62
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Satellite Dish
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, On Site, Private, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Expense: 976.00
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7973.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1830

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas

Multi Family

  • Electric Expense: 348.00
  • Gross Income: 73200.00
  • Gross Operating Income: 73200.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 73200.00
  • Insurance Expense: 2055.00
  • Lot Size Area: 7973.0000 Square Feet
  • Net Operating Income: 65973.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Number Wall A C: 1
  • Number With Dishwasher: 2
  • Number With Disposal: 2
  • Number With Patio: 2
  • Number With Range: 2
  • Operating Expense: 7227.00
  • Rent Control: No
  • Total Expenses: 7227.00

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4313.00
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Tract Number: 19029
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 484.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 14, 2024
Closed on
Jan 15, 2025
Sold by
Little Judy Lynn and Little Steve
Bought by
8 Dots Llc
Seller's Agent
Brad Kessel
SoCal Pacific Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mulyani Ang
The One Luxury Properties
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-3.92%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$1,204,867

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,867
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2021
Sold by
Little Judy Lynn
Bought by
Little Judy Lynn and Littel Steve

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2016
Sold by
Little Judy Lynn and Kessel Gregory Alan
Bought by
Little Judy Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$938,250
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2004
Sold by
Little Judy L and Judy L Little Trust
Bought by
Little Judy Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2004
Sold by
Little Judy Lynn
Bought by
Little Judy L and Judy L Little Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2003
Sold by
Bowden Development Inc
Bought by
Hooks Staci A and Seals Faye

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$311,200
Interest Rate
5.99%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Grant Deed $1,200,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Orange Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Corporate Deed $389,000 Orange Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $311,200 No Value Available
Closed $77,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Sold $1,200,000 0.0% $628 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $1,249,000 +4.1% $653 / Sq Ft
12/22/2024 12/22/24 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
12/14/2024 12/14/24 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $653 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $13,859 $416,651 $304,937 $111,714
2024 $13,859 $408,482 $298,958 $109,524
2023 $13,726 $400,474 $293,097 $107,377
2022 $13,563 $392,622 $287,350 $105,272
2021 $13,448 $384,924 $281,716 $103,208
2020 $13,289 $380,978 $278,828 $102,150
2019 $13,197 $373,509 $273,361 $100,148
2018 $13,007 $366,186 $268,001 $98,185
2016 $1,767 $92,141 $25,034 $67,107
2015 $1,734 $90,757 $24,658 $66,099
2014 $1,733 $88,980 $24,175 $64,805
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW24249635

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 8509-010-017