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  • $2,413,000

    505 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

    4beds
    3,221sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1926
    0.96 Acres Lot
    $2,413,000 Zestimate®
    $749/sqft
    $7,208 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,413,000

    $2.12M - $2.73M

    $7,208/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Amazing 1926 Mediterranean historic gated estate (The John B. McBratney house) situated on an acre of lushly landscaped grounds with spectacular views from every angle. Old Gold Hills neighborhood. Step through the arched front door into a large tiled entry. Expansive formal living room with groin-vault ceiling, custom stenciling, large fireplace and tall arched windows. Formal dining room with decorator paint, arched windows and decorative tray ceiling. Step-down family room with French doors that lead to covered front courtyard. Downstairs bedroom has separate entry and sliding doors to rear yard. Kitchen with views of the rear yard and canyon with pass-through to breakfast room with floor-to-ceiling built-in hutch. Three more large bedrooms upstairs, including a master with attached dressing area with built-in vanity and full bath. Also upstairs is a landing with French doors to a balcony overlooking the front yard with city lights views, and a full bath with marble floor and walls, domed shower, separate tub and built-in vanity. Wrought iron staircase. Lots of original wood. Crown mouldings, original sconces and French doors. Central Air & heat. Separate laundry. Gorgeous backyard with pool, spa, walkways, sitting areas and more views. Three-car detached garage. City landmark offering significant tax savings. One-of-a-kind property!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Other, Solar
    Cooling
    • Central, Solar
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,221 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City, Mountain
    Lot
    • Size: 0.96 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 8520004011

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish
    Condition
    • Year built: 1926

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Monrovia

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $749/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $451,000
    • Annual tax amount: $6,682

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/1/2013Sold$1,539,000$478/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/5/2013Listed for sale$1,539,000+187.1%$478/sqft
    Source: Teles Properties Inc. #AR13103997 Report a problem
    5/21/1997Sold$536,000$166/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,682 +0.3%$451,000
    2024$6,663 -15.1%$451,000 -17.4%
    2023$7,844 -1%$546,000 -2.3%
    2022$7,924 +3.3%$559,000 +17.4%
    2021$7,671 +14.3%$476,000
    2020$6,711 $476,000 +4.8%
    2019$6,711 +2.5%$454,000 -5.2%
    2018$6,548 $479,000 +4.4%
    2017$6,548 +4.1%$459,000 +5.5%
    2016$6,293 +5.6%$435,000 +11.8%
    2015$5,958 +20.7%$389,100 +10.8%
    2014$4,936 $351,200 -49.5%
    2012-- $695,012 +2%
    2011-- $681,385 +0.8%
    2010-- $676,294 -0.2%
    2009-- $677,901 +2%
    2008-- $664,610 +2%
    2007-- $651,579 +2%
    2006-- $638,804
    2005-- $638,804 +4%
    2004-- $614,001 +1.9%
    2003-- $602,749 +2%
    2002-- $590,931 +4%
    2000-- $567,986
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 91016

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Monrovia Unified

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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