$550,000
SOLD DEC 29, 2025

538 N 20th St Montebello, CA 90640

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
996 Sq Ft
$330/ mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$552 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • End Unit
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 1.18 Acre Lot
  • Granite Countertops
  • 4-minute walk to Acuna Park

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to 538 N. 20th St., a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with 996 sqft of inviting living space in desirable North Montebello. This coveted end-unit sits quietly at the rear of a 20-unit gated community and features a spacious private courtyard-style patio, rarely found at this price point. Inside you’ll find a bright, open layout with upgraded kitchen and bathrooms, upgraded windows and doors, upgraded flooring, in-unit laundry, central AC and ceiling fans. Parking is a breeze with an attached two-car garage large enough for your vehicles and extra storage. Enjoy the convenience of walking to Wilcox Elementary, Eastmont Intermediate, Schurr High, nearby parks, and the YMCA with its community pool. With quick access to the 60 and 5 freeways, commuting is easy, and shopping at The Shops at Montebello or Costco is just minutes away. This move-in-ready condo offers great value and is the first unit available in this community in over 5 years, so don’t miss it.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geoff Soumakian

Golden State Prop. & Inv. Brokerage Phone: 626-869-8160 License #01726857 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

MANUEL AMAYA

Excellence RE Real Estate, Inc. License #02069071

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

  • $330 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 996 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • Open Patio
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 29025
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5294011033
  • $323 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 20 Units
  • Casa Montebello Association, Phone Number (818) 240-6515
  • HOA Management Professionals HOA

Recreation

  • Park

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

1.18 Acres

HOA Fees

$330 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Card/Code Access, Gated Community
  • View: No
  • Zoning: MNR3D17H25*
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5294011033
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 996.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 552.21
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Trash, Sewer, Water, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 330.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Casa Montebello
  • Phone: 818-240-6515
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Park
  • Association Management: HOA Management Professionals

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 51245.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1764

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 51245.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 20
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5300.06
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 29025
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 323.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2025
Closed on
Nov 17, 2025
Sold by
Soumakian Jeanette and Jeanette Soumakian Trust
Bought by
Angeles Jacqueline
Seller's Agent
Geoff Soumakian
Golden State Prop. & Inv.
Buyer's Agent
MANUEL AMAYA
Excellence RE Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-5.01%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.80%
Original Mortgage
$16,500
Outstanding Balance
$16,008
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$522,068

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2013
Sold by
Soumakian Jeanette
Bought by
Soumakian Jeanette and The Jeanette Soumakian Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2011
Sold by
Aparicio Sandra D
Bought by
Soumakian Jeanette

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2000
Sold by
Miceli John
Bought by
Aparicio Sandra D and Herrera Michael L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,600
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1993
Sold by
Gilden Debra N
Bought by
Miceli John and Miceli Sharon J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $550,000 Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $236,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $124,000 American Title Co
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $16,500 FHA
Open $522,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $97,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/29/2025 12/29/25 Sold $550,000 +0.2% $552 / Sq Ft
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $549,000 -5.2% $551 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $579,000 -- $581 / Sq Ft
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 $4,321 $302,344 $151,557 $150,787
2024 $4,321 $296,417 $148,586 $147,831
2023 $4,317 $290,606 $145,673 $144,933
2022 $4,172 $284,909 $142,817 $142,092
2021 $4,026 $279,323 $140,017 $139,306
2019 $3,872 $271,040 $135,865 $135,175
2018 $3,932 $265,726 $133,201 $132,525
2016 $3,758 $255,410 $128,030 $127,380
2015 $3,550 $251,574 $126,107 $125,467
2014 $3,502 $246,647 $123,637 $123,010
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR25180415

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5294-011-033

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