Steeped in Monrovia history, this unique property blends vintage character with immense upside potential. Originally built as a carriage barn contractor W.H. McCune pulled permits in 1920 to transform the structure into a home. While it began its life as a two bedroom, one bathroom residence the main home has since been expanded to feature 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms and a convenient interior laundry room. Interior features original hardwood floors, classic built-in china hutch in the dining room and built-in shelves in the living room. Under the house a small basement area that possibly once housed the original furnace offers a historic nod to the home’s past. While the main home awaits your stylistic vision key infrastructure is already in place, duel -pane vinyl windows, central heating and air conditioning and an electrical system that was updated from original. A long driveway provides ample parking leading to a two car detached garage. Adding immense value to the property is a second fully independent dwelling unit built in 1953. This separate home includes 1 bedroom with a walk-in closet, 1 bathroom, a living room anchored by a cozy brick fireplace and a kitchen nook complete with its own built-in china hutch off the kitchen. Highly functional for renters, investors or multi-generational living the AUD features separate electricity and gas meters for each unit, while conveniently sharing a water meter. This historic compound represents a rare opportunity to build equity with two separate homes on a large lot in a highly desirable North Monrovia neighborhood. Conveniently located close to downtown!
Property Details
Price:
$1,238,000
MLS #:
CV26157676
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
4
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
639monrovia
Listed Date:
Jul 20, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,200
Lot Size:
7,503 sqft / 0.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1922
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Schools
School District:
Monrovia Unified
Middle School:
Clifton
High School:
Monrovia
Interior
Appliances
Water Heater, Gas Range
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Laminate
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Built-in Features
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Levels
Two
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Community Features
Curbs, Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Plaster, Wood Siding
Covered Spaces
2
Direction Faces
East
Fencing
Block, Wood
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Level with Street, Lot 6500-9999, Level
Open Parking Spaces
6
Open Parking YN
1
Other Structures
Guest House Detached
Parking Features
Garage, Concrete, Driveway Level, Driveway, RV Potential
Parking Spots
8
Parking Total
8
Patio And Porch Features
Concrete
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features
None
Stories
2
View
Mountain(s)
Window Features
Double Pane Windows, French/Mullioned, Wood Frames
Financial
Map
Community
- Address163 May Avenue Monrovia CA
- CityMonrovia
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code91016
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Monrovia as of Oct 28, 2026
70
Single Family Listed
60
Avg DOM
616
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,321,331
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 163 May Avenue Monrovia CA is a Single Family for sale in Monrovia, CA, 91016. It is listed for $1,238,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,200 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1922. The current price per square foot is $563. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Monrovia is $616. The average listing price for Single Family in Monrovia is $1,321,331.
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