551 W Walnut Ave Monrovia, CA 91016
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,104
Sq Ft
5,208
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Exercise
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Wood Flooring
- Monrovia High School Rated A
- Updated Kitchen
- 4-minute walk to Lucinda Garcia Park
About This Home
As of June 2025Excellent opportunity to own a cute character home with mountain views. The backyard has plenty of space to add an ADU. Located on a quiet street and walking distance to Old Town Monrovia and the Huntington Oaks Center, this home is centrally located with easy access to the 210 freeway. The property boasts original hardwood floors with an upgraded kitchen with quartz countertops, newer kitchen flooring, and newer cabinets. My favorite part of the home is the primary suite with a barn door bookshelf for the walk in closet, plus the updated en suite bathroom. The spacious living room will accommodate any of your entertainment needs and has a fireplace with beautiful tiles of Ernest A. Batchelder. The back yard is large enough to host a small party, possibly add an ADU, and has a swim in place pool that is also a spa, which costs about $35,000. The pool can also be lowered so that it is flush with the ground. Beyond that, in 2018 the sellers updated: roof, tankless water heater, new HVAC, and the primary and en suite were updated with new electrical and plumbing in 2021. Currently, there is a Tuff Shed with finished walls and electricity with another bonus storage shed. The driveway is long and deep, so it can possibly accommodate an RV. Plenty of space to store your personal items as the Attic has a dropdown ladder for additional storage. Please see attached supplements for: Seller disclosures and preliminary title report. Nobody passed away on the property.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
COMPASS Brokerage Phone: 650-279-1212 License #01463907 Listed on: 05/19/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,704
Year Built
- Built in 1926 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 5,208 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
- Wood Fence
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Lawn
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is zoned MORM*
Home Design
- Turnkey
- Raised Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,104 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Neighborhood Views
Kitchen
- Galley Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Quartz Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Parking Available
- Driveway
Pool
- Exercise
- Above Ground Pool
Outdoor Features
- Open Patio
- Shed
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Connected
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 26
- Tax Tract Number 7898
- Assessor Parcel Number 8506013027
- $516 per year additional tax assessments
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 19, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Johnson Cj Lynne and Johnson Susan Laura
Bought by
Cottone Andrew Michael and Cottone Elyse Erica
Seller's Agent
Douglas Lee
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Vera Nelson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company
List Price
$799,950
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,050
13.76%
Views
87
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-60.77%
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Outstanding Balance
$394,326
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$450,033
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 29, 2020
Sold by
Johnson Cj Lynne and Johnson Susan Laura
Bought by
Johnson Cj Lynne and Johnson Susan Laura
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 10, 2019
Sold by
Johnson Cj Lynne and Johnson Cathy Lynne
Bought by
Johnson Cj Lynne and Johnson Susan Laura
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 6, 2012
Sold by
Johnson Cathy Lynne
Bought by
Johnson Cathy Lynne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 4, 2012
Sold by
Asano Ikuko
Bought by
Johnson Cathy Lynne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 2012
Sold by
Maldonado Hugo
Bought by
Johnson Cathy Lynne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 15, 2005
Sold by
Grannis John Thomas
Bought by
Maldonado Hugo
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$347,200
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 12, 2000
Sold by
Dudley Gerald R
Bought by
Grannis John Thomas and Grannis Teri Lyn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,237
Interest Rate
7.96%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 15, 2000
Sold by
Dudley Gerald R
Bought by
Dudley Gerald R and Dudley Kathleen Morrison
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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 | $910,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Stewart Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lsi | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lsi | |
| Grant Deed | $295,000 | Calcounties Title Nation | |
| Grant Deed | $434,000 | Southland Title Corporation | |
| Individual Deed | $200,000 | Landsafe Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $395,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $358,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $305,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $239,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $239,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $236,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $347,200 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $180,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $12,500 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $188,237 | FHA | |
| Closed | $86,800 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2025 06/29/25 | Sold | $910,000 | +13.8% | $824 / Sq Ft |
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/19/2025 05/19/25 | For Sale | $799,950 | -- | $725 / 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 | $5,704 | $419,388 | $296,425 | $122,963 |
| 2024 | $5,704 | $411,165 | $290,613 | $120,552 |
| 2023 | $5,572 | $403,104 | $284,915 | $118,189 |
| 2022 | $5,411 | $395,201 | $279,329 | $115,872 |
| 2021 | $5,302 | $387,452 | $273,852 | $113,600 |
| 2020 | $5,143 | $383,480 | $271,044 | $112,436 |
| 2019 | $5,052 | $375,962 | $265,730 | $110,232 |
| 2018 | $4,942 | $368,591 | $260,520 | $108,071 |
| 2016 | $4,227 | $313,004 | $250,404 | $62,600 |
| 2015 | $4,135 | $308,303 | $246,643 | $61,660 |
| 2014 | $4,095 | $302,265 | $241,812 | $60,453 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Douglas Lee
COMPASS
(650) 279-1212
3 in this area
109 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Vera Nelson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company
(626) 298-3025
2 in this area
61 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: AR25110967
APN: 8506-013-027
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