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153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 Property Information

153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia
Zip code 91016
County Los Angeles
Municipality Monrovia

Sales & Tax Overview for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

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Sale date 04/24/2003
Sale price $439,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,891

Lot & Building Information for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

Building sqft 1,229
Building class Single Family Residence - Mills Act Property (010G)
Acreage 0.175
Units 1
Year built 1922
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Residential Low (RL)
Weed hazard No
School district Monrovia Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

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About 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016?

153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 was built in 1922 and has a total of 1,229 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $268,339, the tax amount paid for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 is $3,448.

When was 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 last sold?

153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 was last sold in 11/03/2020.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/24/2003 $439,000
05/07/2001 $325,000
04/19/1990 $225,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/03/2020 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
11/03/2020 Trust Deed 12/01/2050
11/03/2020 Grant Deed
01/06/2016 Trust Deed 01/01/2046
07/25/2012 Trust Deed 08/01/2022
09/28/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/28/2009 Trust Deed
09/28/2009 Deed
04/13/2006 Deed
11/17/2005 Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,448
Current property tax $3,891
Market value $268,339
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
06215 County Sanitation District #15
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
21297 Monrovia Ldscp & Light Maintenance District

Assessment History for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $268,339 1.285 $3,448 +0.25%
2024-2025 $268,339 1.2818 $3,440 -4.79%
2023-2024 $283,000 1.2765 $3,612 -3.03%
2022-2023 $295,000 1.2629 $3,726 +3.09%
2021-2022 $286,000 1.2638 $3,614 +15.63%

Permits for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

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Monrovia residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$900,000
-13.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$662
0.9% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mayflower Elementary School 6 Public K-5 502 0.16
Monroe Elementary School 5 Public K-5 478 0.55
Calvary Road Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 21 0.56
Oasis Trilingual Community School NR Private PK-6 41 0.77
Oasis Trilingual Community School NR Private PK-6 41 0.77

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Calvary Road Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 21 0.56
Clifton Middle School 8 Public 6-8 589 0.58
Method Schools K-8 NR Charter K-8 19 0.88
First Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.08
Foothills Middle School 8 Public 6-8 683 1.09

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Calvary Road Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 21 0.56
Monrovia High School 7 Public 9-12 1,538 0.78
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) 5 Public K-12 69 1.39
Monrovia Community Adult NR Public 0 1.46
Mountain Park School 5 Public K-12 90 1.46

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Neighbors for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

Here are the neighbors for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
146 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia 1,248 01/08/2024
116 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 1,417 03/18/2008
127 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 1,340 12/08/2010 $589,005
115 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 1,587 05/31/2019
157 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 2,687 10/21/2020
141 N Magnolia Ave, Monrovia 1,624 06/06/2018
147 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 1,375 06/30/2015 $657,500
144 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia 824 05/01/1998 $149,000
163 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 884 02/04/2025
123 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 2,130 05/07/2014
118 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia 2,609 08/10/2016 $1,160,000
156 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia 1,069 03/23/2021
140 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 660 01/04/2023 $1,370,000
311 W Foothill Blvd, Monrovia 24,329 04/06/2012 $1,750,000
143 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 848 05/06/2019
162 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia 855 04/29/2008
119 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 1,034 01/24/2024
122 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia 3,285 05/10/2024 $2,100,000
152 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia 1,974 05/11/2022
154 Melrose Ave, Monrovia 1,921 04/03/2013

Nearby ZIP Codes for 153 Melrose Avenue, Monrovia

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