$1,100,000
$100K PRICE DROP

890 Ridgeside Dr Monrovia, CA 91016

Monrovia Area

Estimated payment $7,503/month

Total Views 4,317
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,374 Sq Ft
$801 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Nestled in the desirable hills of North Monrovia, this charming mid-century home with 2 bedrooms is sited on an expansive 22,361 square foot lot. Upon arrival to your own long private driveway, you are welcomed inside to a spacious living room highlighted by a dramatic exposed beam ceiling, fireplace, and expansive picture windows that bring in lots of natural light and offer views of the surrounding nature. Cook in the cozy kitchen with breakfast bar that overlooks the dining area with an additional brick fireplace. Mature trees enhance the property's private setting, while the expansive backyard captures beautiful mountain views. A detached 2-car garage and a long driveway offer ample parking, while the rooftop deck is perfect for outdoor entertaining or alfresco dining. Bring your toolbox and add your finishing touches to make this house your own home. Ideally situated near Canyon Park and popular local hiking destinations including the Clamshell Trail and Sunset Bench, this property offers a wonderful blend of warm architectural details and distinctive mid-century vibes in one of Monrovia's most sought-after hillside neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

Michael Bell

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Brokerage Email: michael.bell@sothebyshomes.com License #01164731 Listed on: 06/20/2026

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 22,361 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • No Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Up Slope from Street
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Valley
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,374 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Open Patio

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8501006008
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community
  • Valley

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0.51 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 8501006008
  • Year Built: 1950
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1374.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Unfurnished, Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Decorative, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 800.58
  • Room Type: Entry, Laundry, All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Walk-In Shower, Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, City Lights, Neighborhood, Valley, Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Patio, Roof Top
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range Hood, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Valley, Biking, Mountainous, Foothills, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers None, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Back Yard, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Up Slope from Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22361.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5133

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 22361.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 24
  • Tax Tract: 1452

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Tax History

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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 $17,343 $1,300,500 $1,092,420 $208,080
2024 $17,017 $1,275,000 $1,071,000 $204,000
2023 $1,678 $91,604 $47,098 $44,506
2022 $1,637 $89,809 $46,175 $43,634
2021 $1,601 $88,049 $45,270 $42,779
2019 $1,543 $85,439 $43,928 $41,511
2018 $1,381 $83,765 $43,067 $40,698
2016 $1,318 $80,514 $41,396 $39,118
2015 $1,293 $79,306 $40,775 $38,531
2014 $1,297 $77,754 $39,977 $37,777
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/24/2026 07/24/26 Price Changed $1,100,000 -6.4% $801 / Sq Ft
07/10/2026 07/10/26 Price Changed $1,175,000 -2.1% $855 / Sq Ft
06/20/2026 06/20/26 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $873 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-27693

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 8501-006-008

California Los Angeles County Monrovia 91016

890 Ridgeside Dr, Monrovia, CA

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