Seller's Agent in 2025
Darren Hubert
Real Broker
(323) 898-2991
1 in this area
66 Total Sales
227 E Lemon Ave Monrovia, CA 91016
2
Beds
1
Bath
909
Sq Ft
7,947
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Lawn
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Mayflower Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- 4-minute walk to Rotary Park
About This Home
As of June 2025Location matters. Seeking investors or savvy buyers. Lots of upside potential with this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home. One walkable block from the desirable Old Town Monrovia. Featuring a large lot and a detached two car garage built in the 90s. Many possibilities for expansion or customization. Property offers a good floor plan for easy indoor/outdoor living. Features original windows, wood floors, 9' ceilings, lots of light and central air/heat. The living room features a grand stone fireplace with Douglas fir built-ins. Front sitting porch and gated front yard. Rear yard has an abundance of canopy shade and fruit trees. There is more parking alongside the garage and a detached storage shed. Great schools, easy freeway access, short distances to Rotary Park, Library Park, and the large Recreation Park with skatepark, baseball field, recreation center, Boys and Girls Club and Monrovia Historical Museum.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 7,947 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x160
- South Facing Home
- Fenced
- Lawn
- Front Yard
- Property is zoned MORM*
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 909 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Oven or Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Shed
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 8516-018-018
Matterport 3D Tour
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 11, 2025
Closed on
Jun 3, 2025
Sold by
Carolyn Amy Hochstein Trust and Hochstein Carolyn Amy
Bought by
Chen Chiu Chin
Seller's Agent
Darren Hubert
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Cassandra Diep
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.21%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.18%
Original Mortgage
$584,500
Outstanding Balance
$582,999
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$257,689
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 3, 2008
Sold by
Hochstein Carolyn A
Bought by
Hochstein Carolyn Amy and The Carolyn Amy Hochstein Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,500
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 19, 2004
Sold by
Hochstein Carolyn A
Bought by
Hochstein Carolyn Amy and The Carolyn Amy Hochstein Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 1998
Sold by
Poulsen Susan Piscitelli and K Poulsen Co Tr Poulsen Trust
Bought by
Hochstein Carolyn Amy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 6, 1996
Sold by
Pastula Andrew Charles
Bought by
Pastula Andrew Charles and Pastula Betty Jo
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 1995
Sold by
Piscitelli Anthony S and Piscitelli Mary Arlene
Bought by
Poulsen Kristian
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
7.48%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $835,000 | Wfg National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $140,000 | Equity Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $85,000 | California Counties Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $584,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $181,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $112,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $85,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $14,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | Sold | $835,000 | +1.2% | $919 / Sq Ft |
| 04/17/2025 04/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/11/2025 04/11/25 | For Sale | $825,000 | 0.0% | $908 / Sq Ft |
| 09/27/2019 09/27/19 | Rented | $2,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/19/2019 09/19/19 | Off Market | $2,200 | -- | -- |
| 09/10/2019 09/10/19 | For Rent | $2,200 | +4.8% | -- |
| 01/27/2018 01/27/18 | Rented | $2,100 | 0.0% | -- |
| 01/25/2018 01/25/18 | Off Market | $2,100 | -- | -- |
| 01/17/2018 01/17/18 | For Rent | $2,100 | +16.7% | -- |
| 09/29/2014 09/29/14 | Rented | $1,800 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/29/2014 09/29/14 | For Rent | $1,800 | +5.9% | -- |
| 08/10/2013 08/10/13 | Rented | $1,700 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/01/2013 08/01/13 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/21/2013 07/21/13 | For Rent | $1,700 | +3.0% | -- |
| 04/15/2012 04/15/12 | Rented | $1,650 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/09/2012 04/09/12 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/17/2012 03/17/12 | Rented | $1,650 | 0.0% | -- |
| 03/15/2012 03/15/12 | For Rent | $1,650 | 0.0% | -- |
| 02/16/2012 02/16/12 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/08/2012 02/08/12 | For Rent | $1,650 | -- | -- |
Source: The MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,192 | $219,453 | $175,571 | $43,882 |
| 2024 | $3,192 | $215,151 | $172,129 | $43,022 |
| 2023 | $3,120 | $210,933 | $168,754 | $42,179 |
| 2022 | $3,032 | $206,798 | $165,446 | $41,352 |
| 2021 | $2,972 | $202,744 | $162,202 | $40,542 |
| 2019 | $2,840 | $196,733 | $157,392 | $39,341 |
| 2018 | $2,747 | $192,876 | $154,306 | $38,570 |
| 2016 | $2,642 | $185,388 | $148,315 | $37,073 |
| 2015 | $2,585 | $182,605 | $146,088 | $36,517 |
| 2014 | $2,565 | $179,029 | $143,227 | $35,802 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Darren Hubert
-
Joe Cloninger
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Joe Cloninger
Real Broker
(213) 915-4474
1 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
Cassandra Diep
C
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Cassandra Diep
eXp Realty of California Inc
(888) 832-7179
1 in this area
16 Total Sales
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V
Seller's Agent in 2019
Vicki Adams
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Dan Li
Hopeway Realty Group Corporation
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Melinda Marston
Coldwell Banker
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 25524365
APN: 8516-018-018
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