Seller's Agent in 2025
Nicola Speranta
Compass
(626) 229-2266
25 in this area
109 Total Sales
420 E Foothill Blvd Monrovia, CA 91016
3
Beds
2
Baths
956
Sq Ft
6,509
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- L-Shaped Dining Room
- Clifton Middle School Rated A-
- Granite Countertops
- 4-minute walk to Rotary Park
About This Home
As of November 2025CHARMING CALIFORNIA CRAFTSMAN IN THE HEART OF OLD TOWN MONROVIA
STEP INTO THIS BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 1915 CALIFORNIA CRAFTSMAN, IDEALLY LOCATED JUST STEPS FROM THE VIBRANT OLD TOWN MONROVIA. THIS INVITING 2-BEDROOM, 2-BATHROOM HOME BLENDS CLASSIC CHARM WITH MODERN CONVENIENCE, OFFERING 956 SQ FT OF LIGHT-FILLED LIVING SPACE ON A GENEROUS 6,509 SQ FT LOT.
THE THOUGHTFULLY REMODELED KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS FEATURE QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, NEW APPLIANCES, AND TASTEFUL FINISHES THAT HONOR THE HOME'S ORIGINAL CHARACTER. YOU'LL LOVE THE WARMTH OF THE HARDWOOD BUILT-IN CABINETS, TRUE TO CRAFTSMAN STYLE, AND THE EASE OF COPPER PLUMBING AND CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS THROUGHOUT WITH A NEWER 2-CAR DETACHED GARAGE.
ENJOY PEACE AND PRIVACY IN THIS COMPOUND-STYLE PROPERTY, ENCLOSED BY A HIGH VINYL FENCE AND ACCESSED THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC STEEL GATE. ENTERTAIN OR UNWIND ON THE SPACIOUS FRONT VERANDA PORCH, PERFECT FOR EVENING REFRESHMENTS, OR DINE AL FRESCO ON THE BACKYARD DECK SURROUNDED BY A LUSH, PRIVATE YARD.
LOCATED JUST BLOCKS FROM SHOPS, DINING, MOVIE THEATERS, THE MONROE LIBRARY, AND YEAR-ROUND CITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, THIS HOME OFFERS THE BEST OF COMMUNITY AND COMFORT IN ONE OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER NEIGHBORHOODS.
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A TRUE PIECE OF MONROVIA HISTORY WITH MODERN-DAY UPGRADES.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Compass Brokerage Phone: 626-253-6746 License #01274694 Listed on: 10/17/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1910 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 6,509 Sq Ft Lot
- Vinyl Fence
- Fence is in excellent condition
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Lawn
- Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Rear-Facing Garage
- Automatic Gate
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Raised Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 956 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Insulated Windows
- Plantation Shutters
- Family Room
- L-Shaped Dining Room
- Laminate Flooring
- Laundry Room
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Quartz Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Converted Bedroom
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Quartz Bathroom Countertops
- Bathtub with Shower
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Open Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Front Porch
Additional Features
- Urban Location
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 3 / 1
- Tax Tract Number 6215
- Assessor Parcel Number 8517001023
- $530 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Foothills
Recreation
- Dog Park
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 17, 2025
Closed on
Nov 7, 2025
Sold by
Briseno Alejandra
Bought by
Aleksanian Grigor and Lopez-Aleksanian Cynthia
Seller's Agent
Nicola Speranta
Compass
Buyer's Agent
MAGDALENA AGUILAR
K.W. EXECUTIVE
List Price
$778,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$32,000
4.11%
Views
103
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.33%
Original Mortgage
$795,328
Outstanding Balance
$795,328
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$42,539
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 3, 2011
Sold by
Sloan Heidi Rose
Bought by
Briseno Alejandra
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,330
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 1, 2006
Sold by
Miller Michael A
Bought by
Sloan Heidi Rose
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$339,200
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 14, 1997
Sold by
Rossiter Ronald D
Bought by
Miller Michael A and Miller Shauna R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,246
Interest Rate
7.58%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 9, 1996
Sold by
Knutson Mtg Corp
Bought by
Rossiter Ron and Rossiter Barbara
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,246
Interest Rate
7.58%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 1996
Sold by
Magyari Ronald F
Bought by
Knutson Mtg Corp
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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 | $810,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $342,000 | Equity Title Los Angeles | |
| Grant Deed | $424,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Joint Tenancy Deed | $109,000 | Guardian Title | |
| Corporate Deed | $81,500 | Guardian Title | |
| Trustee Deed | $146,000 | Stewart Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $795,328 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $333,330 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $339,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $58,246 | Seller Take Back |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 11/13/25 | Sold | $810,000 | +4.1% | $847 / Sq Ft |
| 10/24/2025 10/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17/2025 10/17/25 | For Sale | $778,000 | -- | $814 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
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 | $6,228 | $459,969 | $350,525 | $109,444 |
| 2024 | $6,228 | $450,951 | $343,652 | $107,299 |
| 2023 | $6,084 | $442,110 | $336,914 | $105,196 |
| 2022 | $5,908 | $433,442 | $330,308 | $103,134 |
| 2021 | $5,792 | $424,944 | $323,832 | $101,112 |
| 2019 | $5,518 | $412,342 | $314,228 | $98,114 |
| 2018 | $5,378 | $404,258 | $308,067 | $96,191 |
| 2016 | $4,941 | $370,130 | $296,105 | $74,025 |
| 2015 | $4,832 | $364,572 | $291,658 | $72,914 |
| 2014 | $4,785 | $357,431 | $285,945 | $71,486 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Nicola Speranta
-
MAGDALENA AGUILAR
M
Buyer's Agent in 2025
MAGDALENA AGUILAR
K.W. EXECUTIVE
(626) 224-1974
1 in this area
50 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: AR25241739
APN: 8517-001-023
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