{"id":"monrovia","type":"city-resource","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/monrovia","json":"https://realestateworks.com/api/cities/monrovia","name":"Monrovia","state":"California","county":"Los Angeles County","fips":"0648648","landSqMi":13.63,"incorporation":"Incorporated December 15, 1887; general-law city (Los Angeles Almanac; Los Angeles County)","government":"General-law city; council–manager administration; five-member City Council including a directly elected Mayor (two-year term) and four Councilmembers (four-year terms); elected City Clerk and City Treasurer","cityHall":"Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016","reviewedAt":"2026-08-24","brokerage":{"name":"Sidney Manzo – RE/MAX Dream Properties","licensee":"Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914, licensed in California","relationship":"The brokerage publishes a city resource and offers licensed real-estate advisory. Reading the page does not itself authorize a listing or create a listing agreement."},"overview":["Monrovia is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County, California, in the San Gabriel Valley at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. The City of Monrovia operates from City Hall at 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. The City’s published telephone number is (626) 932-5550.","The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts table for Monrovia city, California, reports a 2020 land area of 13.63 square miles, FIPS code 0648648, a 2020 Census population of 37,931, and a July 1, 2025 population estimate of 38,264. The Los Angeles Almanac reports a 2020 population density of 2,782.5 persons per square mile. Those figures describe the city as a whole. They are not the value of a particular house.","The City’s Transparent Government page states that Monrovia has five City Council members, including a directly elected Mayor who serves a two-year term and four Councilmembers who serve four-year terms, and that the City Clerk and City Treasurer are also elected for four-year terms. Monrovia Municipal Code section 2.12.010 states that the City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, unless another location is designated.","Documented civic and commercial features include Old Town / Historic Downtown along Myrtle Avenue, Library Park and the Monrovia Public Library at 321 South Myrtle Avenue, Recreation Park at 620 South Shamrock Avenue, Monrovia Canyon Park at 1200 North Canyon Boulevard, and the Metro A Line (Foothill Gold Line) Monrovia station near Duarte Road and Myrtle Avenue."],"history":["The Los Angeles Almanac records incorporation on December 15, 1887, and identifies Monrovia as a general-law city. The Almanac states the city was named for William N. Monroe, a railroad construction engineer who purchased the land and laid out the town in 1886.","A City of Monrovia historic-resources staff report describes a survey area for a proposed Old Town Monrovia National Register of Historic Places historic district bounded by Palm Avenue on the north, Olive Avenue on the south, Ivy Avenue on the east, and Primrose Avenue on the west, including the Keefer Building at 424–426 South Myrtle Avenue (1886) and City Hall at 415 South Ivy Avenue (dedicated April 10, 1954). A survey or nomination is not the same as listing. Confirm current status with the City.","The City’s Historic Landmarks list as of March 10, 2026, records designated landmarks by address, including the Aztec Hotel at 311 West Foothill Boulevard (1925; Landmark #10) and the Upton Sinclair House at 464 North Myrtle Avenue (1923; Landmark #14). Landmark designation of one building is not a designation of every nearby house. Eligibility is not the same as designation.","This page does not publish an unverified citywide historic-resources count as a ranking. Confirm any designation, eligibility, or overlay on the specific parcel with the City."],"market":[],"employers":[{"name":"Monrovia Unified School District","industry":"Public education","location":"325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016","inCity":true,"notes":"The California Department of Education lists Monrovia Unified with a district office at 325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia. CDE lists public campuses in Monrovia. A campus name that includes “Monrovia Unified” still requires a boundary check for a specific address.","sourceIds":["mrvCde","mrvMusd"]},{"name":"City of Monrovia","industry":"Municipal government","location":"415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016","inCity":true,"notes":"The municipal government is a documented local employer and civic institution. The City Council employs a City Manager as executive officer.","sourceIds":["mrvCouncil","mrvTransparent","mrvCityHome"]},{"name":"Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority","industry":"Public transportation construction","location":"404–406 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016","inCity":true,"notes":"The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority lists headquarters at 404 East Huntington Drive, 2nd Floor, and a mailing address at 406 East Huntington Drive, Suite 202, Monrovia. A nearby public-agency office is not a ranking of any residential street.","sourceIds":["mrvGoldLine"]}],"neighborhoods":[{"slug":"old-town-monrovia","name":"Old Town Monrovia","kind":"civic-district","hero":"/images/monrovia-ca-craftsman-home.jpg","heroAlt":"Craftsman home with porch — illustrative, not a documented Monrovia address","location":"The original downtown plot around Myrtle Avenue, between Palm Avenue and Olive Avenue","boundaries":"The City Council agenda report of December 16, 2025 describes the National Register survey area as the eight blocks bounded by Palm Avenue on the north, Olive Avenue on the south, Primrose Avenue on the west and Ivy Avenue on the east, including properties on both sides of each boundary street.","notes":"Old Town Monrovia is the name the City Council's December 16, 2025 agenda report uses for this area, which takes in the original plot of downtown Monrovia.","housing":"The survey area holds many of the city's oldest commercial, governmental and institutional buildings, according to the agenda report, from the Keefer Building of 1886 at 424-426 South Myrtle Avenue, the oldest surviving commercial building in the city, to City Hall at 415 South Ivy Avenue, dedicated April 10, 1954. Read the product type of any home from the building itself.","selling":"A sale here can involve mixed-use rules, historic-landmark questions or a commercial neighbor. Those are facts about the property, not a citywide story. A citywide median does not price an Old Town parcel.","sourceIds":["mrvOldTownNr","mrvLandmarks"],"listingAliases":["Old Town","Historic Downtown","Downtown Monrovia","Myrtle Avenue"],"overview":["Old Town Monrovia is the name the City Council's December 16, 2025 agenda report uses for this area, which takes in the original plot of downtown Monrovia.","The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group paid $12,000 for the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation to survey the area, and received the survey report in June 2025. On December 16, 2025 the City Council considered a $20,000 reimbursement agreement with the group for the National Register application, with a decision expected around March 2026. Confirm the current status before you rely on it."],"character":["The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group paid $12,000 for the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation to survey the area, and received the survey report in June 2025. On December 16, 2025 the City Council considered a $20,000 reimbursement agreement with the group for the National Register application, with a decision expected around March 2026. Confirm the current status before you rely on it."],"homes":["The survey area holds many of the city's oldest commercial, governmental and institutional buildings, according to the agenda report, from the Keefer Building of 1886 at 424-426 South Myrtle Avenue, the oldest surviving commercial building in the city, to City Hall at 415 South Ivy Avenue, dedicated April 10, 1954. Read the product type of any home from the building itself."],"distinction":["A sale here can involve mixed-use rules, historic-landmark questions or a commercial neighbor. Those are facts about the property, not a citywide story. A citywide median does not price an Old Town parcel."],"forOwners":"A sale here can involve mixed-use rules, historic-landmark questions or a commercial neighbor. Those are facts about the property, not a citywide story. A citywide median does not price an Old Town parcel.","living":["City Hall sits on Ivy Avenue, the survey area's eastern edge, according to the agenda report."],"faqs":[{"q":"What are the boundaries of the proposed Old Town Monrovia National Register district?","a":"The December 16, 2025 City Council agenda report describes eight blocks bounded by Palm, Olive, Primrose and Ivy avenues, including properties on both sides of each boundary street."},{"q":"Is Old Town Monrovia on the National Register?","a":"As of the December 16, 2025 agenda report, the application was being prepared, with a decision expected around March 2026. Confirm the current status with the City or the National Park Service."}],"url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/monrovia/neighborhoods/old-town-monrovia"},{"slug":"wild-rose-tract","name":"Wild Rose Tract","kind":"historic-district","hero":"/images/monrovia-ca-craftsman-home.jpg","heroAlt":"Craftsman home with porch — illustrative, not a documented Monrovia address","location":"The 300 block of Wildrose Avenue, Monrovia","boundaries":"The City's district report describes the Wild Rose Tract as about 5.3 acres, bounded by Foothill Boulevard on the north, Canyon Boulevard on the west, California Avenue on the east, and the alley between Palm and Wildrose avenues on the south. The original subdivision had 27 lots.","notes":"Wild Rose Tract is one of Monrovia's two historic districts, according to the City. The State recognized it with a 2009 Governor's Preservation Award.","housing":"Early 20th-century Craftsman and California bungalows. Many houses on the block are also individually designated City landmarks, and several are attributed to the Tifal Brothers builders.","selling":"Confirm whether the house is a district contributor or an individual landmark and whether it has a Mills Act contract. Status shapes what a buyer can change. Monrovia's code gives district contributors the same benefits as individual landmarks, including Mills Act eligibility, and each contract reduces the City's property tax revenue from that home, according to the City's North Encinitas district report. Compare against other Craftsman sales of similar condition.","sourceIds":["mrvEncinitasCtx","mrvWildroseCtx","mrvHpDiscover","mrvLandmarks"],"listingAliases":["Wild Rose Tract","Wildrose Tract","Wildrose Avenue","Wild Rose Historic District"],"overview":["Wild Rose Tract is one of Monrovia's two historic districts, according to the City. The State recognized it with a 2009 Governor's Preservation Award.","The City's district report calls the 300 block of Wildrose Avenue one of the most highly concentrated groupings of Craftsman bungalows in Monrovia, and a block familiar to many Monrovians as exemplary local Craftsman architecture."],"character":["The City's district report calls the 300 block of Wildrose Avenue one of the most highly concentrated groupings of Craftsman bungalows in Monrovia, and a block familiar to many Monrovians as exemplary local Craftsman architecture."],"homes":["Early 20th-century Craftsman and California bungalows. Many houses on the block are also individually designated City landmarks, and several are attributed to the Tifal Brothers builders."],"distinction":["Confirm whether the house is a district contributor or an individual landmark and whether it has a Mills Act contract. Status shapes what a buyer can change. Monrovia's code gives district contributors the same benefits as individual landmarks, including Mills Act eligibility, and each contract reduces the City's property tax revenue from that home, according to the City's North Encinitas district report. Compare against other Craftsman sales of similar condition."],"forOwners":"Confirm whether the house is a district contributor or an individual landmark and whether it has a Mills Act contract. Status shapes what a buyer can change. Monrovia's code gives district contributors the same benefits as individual landmarks, including Mills Act eligibility, and each contract reduces the City's property tax revenue from that home, according to the City's North Encinitas district report. Compare against other Craftsman sales of similar condition.","living":["The City's district report says the 300 block of Wildrose Avenue has been featured in national magazines such as American Bungalow, and as a filming location."],"faqs":[{"q":"Where is the Wild Rose Tract Historic District?","a":"On the 300 block of Wildrose Avenue. The City's report bounds it by Foothill Boulevard, Canyon Boulevard, California Avenue and the alley between Palm and Wildrose avenues."},{"q":"What kind of homes are in Wild Rose Tract?","a":"Mostly Craftsman bungalows. The City calls the block one of Monrovia's most highly concentrated groupings of them."}],"url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/monrovia/neighborhoods/wild-rose-tract"},{"slug":"north-encinitas","name":"North Encinitas","kind":"historic-district","hero":"/images/monrovia-ca-craftsman-home.jpg","heroAlt":"Craftsman home with porch — illustrative, not a documented Monrovia address","location":"The 100 and 200 blocks of North Encinitas Avenue, Monrovia","boundaries":"The North Encinitas Historic District covers the 100 and 200 blocks of North Encinitas Avenue, according to the City's district report. Check the district map in that report for a specific parcel.","notes":"North Encinitas is one of Monrovia's two historic districts, according to the City. Residents of the 100 and 200 blocks formed a working group with City staff to prepare the application, in response to concerns about mansionization and the loss of historic structures.","housing":"Early 20th-century houses. The report counts 38 contributing properties, 59% of the district. Several houses on the street are also individually designated City landmarks.","selling":"With 41% of the district non-contributing, status matters: check it in the City's report before you price or market a house. Have permits and approvals for past work ready.","sourceIds":["mrvEncinitasCtx","mrvHpDiscover","mrvLandmarks"],"listingAliases":["North Encinitas","Encinitas Avenue","North Encinitas Historic District"],"overview":["North Encinitas is one of Monrovia's two historic districts, according to the City. Residents of the 100 and 200 blocks formed a working group with City staff to prepare the application, in response to concerns about mansionization and the loss of historic structures.","The City's report calls the blocks one of Monrovia's most concentrated neighborhoods of early 1900s homes, significant as a cohesive neighborhood of working-class families from 1888 to 1922. By 1922, almost three-fourths of it was developed.","The report's survey table runs from 116 to 251 North Encinitas Avenue. The house at 210, built in 1888, is the oldest remaining dwelling in the district and keeps some Folk Victorian features. The table lists Transitional Victorian houses from 1901 to 1910, Craftsman houses from 1910 to 1922, Queen Anne houses at 167 and 201, and an American Foursquare at 243, alongside later Ranch, Minimal Traditional and New Traditional homes rated non-contributing. Several carry City landmark numbers, including 201 (HL-68), 205 (HL-39), 243 (HL-38) and 251 (HL-31)."],"character":["The City's report calls the blocks one of Monrovia's most concentrated neighborhoods of early 1900s homes, significant as a cohesive neighborhood of working-class families from 1888 to 1922. By 1922, almost three-fourths of it was developed.","The report's survey table runs from 116 to 251 North Encinitas Avenue. The house at 210, built in 1888, is the oldest remaining dwelling in the district and keeps some Folk Victorian features. The table lists Transitional Victorian houses from 1901 to 1910, Craftsman houses from 1910 to 1922, Queen Anne houses at 167 and 201, and an American Foursquare at 243, alongside later Ranch, Minimal Traditional and New Traditional homes rated non-contributing. Several carry City landmark numbers, including 201 (HL-68), 205 (HL-39), 243 (HL-38) and 251 (HL-31)."],"homes":["Early 20th-century houses. The report counts 38 contributing properties, 59% of the district. Several houses on the street are also individually designated City landmarks."],"distinction":["With 41% of the district non-contributing, status matters: check it in the City's report before you price or market a house. Have permits and approvals for past work ready."],"forOwners":"With 41% of the district non-contributing, status matters: check it in the City's report before you price or market a house. Have permits and approvals for past work ready.","living":["The district sits on North Encinitas Avenue, a residential street of early 1900s homes, according to the City."],"faqs":[{"q":"How many contributing homes are in the North Encinitas Historic District?","a":"The City's district report counts 38 contributing properties, or 59% of the district."},{"q":"What period does North Encinitas represent?","a":"A cohesive neighborhood of working-class families from 1888 to 1922, according to the City's report."}],"url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/monrovia/neighborhoods/north-encinitas"}],"sellerResources":[{"kind":"probate","title":"Probate real estate agent in Monrovia, CA","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/monrovia/probate"},{"kind":"inherited-property","title":"Inherited property real estate agent in Monrovia, CA","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/monrovia/inherited-property"},{"kind":"foreclosure-help","title":"Foreclosure real estate agent in Monrovia, CA","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/monrovia/foreclosure-help"},{"kind":"short-sale-help","title":"Short sale real estate agent in Monrovia, CA","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/monrovia/short-sale-help"},{"kind":"sell-as-is","title":"As-is real estate agent in Monrovia, CA","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/monrovia/sell-as-is"}],"amenities":[{"title":"Old Town Monrovia / Myrtle Avenue","body":"City planned-development materials describe Historic Downtown along Myrtle Avenue as the commercial core of Old Town, with Primrose Avenue to the west and Ivy Avenue to the east. Current tenants change. A commercial corridor is not a price for nearby houses.","sourceIds":["mrvPd5","mrvOldTownNr"]},{"title":"Library Park and Monrovia Public Library","body":"The City’s parks inventory lists Library Park at 321 South Myrtle Avenue as 4.60 acres. It is a documented civic park next to the public library, not a ranking of nearby streets.","sourceIds":["mrvParks"]},{"title":"Recreation Park","body":"The City’s parks inventory lists Recreation Park at 620 South Shamrock Avenue as 18.90 acres.","sourceIds":["mrvParks"]},{"title":"Monrovia Canyon Park","body":"The City’s parks inventory lists Canyon Park at 1200 North Canyon Boulevard as an 80-acre public wilderness park focused on trails, picnicking, and environmental education.","sourceIds":["mrvParks"]},{"title":"Metro A Line — Monrovia station","body":"The City lists the station at 1651 South Primrose Avenue with 350 parking spaces. The Foothill Gold Line describes the station northwest of Duarte Road and Myrtle Avenue and states passenger service began March 5, 2016.","sourceIds":["mrvMetro","mrvGoldLine"]},{"title":"Aztec Hotel","body":"The City’s Historic Landmarks list as of March 10, 2026, records the Aztec Hotel at 311 West Foothill Boulevard (1925; Landmark #10). Landmark status of this building is not a designation of nearby houses.","sourceIds":["mrvLandmarks"]}],"housing":["Monrovia housing includes single-family houses — including foothill and later infill product — plus mixed-use and attached housing near Old Town and Station Square, and commercial-adjacent housing along Huntington Drive. Product type must be read from the parcel.","The City maintains a Historic Landmarks list. Landmark designation, National Register listing, a survey of potential eligibility, and ordinary older housing are different facts. Confirm the address with the City.","An Old Town house near Myrtle Avenue, a foothill street north of Foothill Boulevard, a Station Square condominium, and a Huntington Drive property are different marketing files even when they sit on the same calendar."],"faqs":[{"q":"How do I sell my house in Monrovia?","a":"Start with a property-specific review of the address you own — location, product type, condition, recent comparable sales, and whether a City historic landmark or association overlay applies — not a citywide median. Sidney Manzo, Agent, CA DRE #01108914, licensed in California, can discuss pricing, preparation, marketing, and whether a public listing or a more limited marketing approach if permitted is the better path. A conversation is not a listing. Nothing is listed until you choose."},{"q":"How much is my Monrovia home worth?","a":"There is no reliable citywide number for an individual property. A useful figure starts with exact location, lot, living area, property type, condition, competing listings, and recent comparable sales. That snapshot is not the value of a particular house. A property-specific review is advisory and is not an appraisal."},{"q":"What are homes selling for in Monrovia?","a":"That snapshot describes the city as a whole. It is not the value of a particular house. Get my free home review."},{"q":"Is now a good time to sell a home in Monrovia?","a":"This page cannot name one right time to sell. Citywide snapshots are not a forecast for your address. Timing also depends on the house, competing listings, and your calendar."},{"q":"How long does it take to sell a home in Monrovia?","a":"This page cannot promise a timeline for a particular house."},{"q":"What does it cost to sell a home in Monrovia?","a":"Costs vary by the written agreements and the transaction. Listing-side professional service fees, if we are engaged, are established in a listing agreement and described on our services page. Title, escrow, repairs, credits, taxes, and other expenses are not quoted here."},{"q":"Do I need a real estate agent to sell my home?","a":"California owners may sell without listing representation. Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914, is with RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193. Listing representation, if you want it, is established only by a written agreement with a licensed real estate agent. An agent working under the responsible broker can discuss pricing, marketing, disclosures, and timing. Using an agent does not promise a better price, a faster sale, or any particular outcome."},{"q":"Is Old Town Monrovia a historic district?","a":"The City has prepared National Register nomination materials for a proposed Old Town historic district with survey boundaries at Palm, Olive, Primrose, and Ivy. A survey or nomination is not the same as listing. Individual City landmarks are listed separately. Confirm the specific address with Planning."},{"q":"Does requesting a home-value review create a listing agreement?","a":"No. A conversation, a form submission, or a property-specific review does not create a listing agreement or agency relationship. A listing is established only by a signed California agreement."}],"sources":[{"id":"mrvHpDiscover","label":"City of Monrovia — Historic Preservation in Monrovia","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/discover-monrovia/historic-preservation","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"mrvHpProgram","label":"City of Monrovia — Historic Preservation (Planning Division)","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/community-development/historic-preservation","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"mrvWildroseCtx","label":"City of Monrovia — Wild Rose Tract Historic District context report","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1832/636364940949930000","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"mrvEncinitasCtx","label":"City of Monrovia — North Encinitas Historic District context report","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8787/636364940460570000","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"mrvCityHome","label":"City of Monrovia — Official website","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvCouncil","label":"City of Monrovia — Meet the City Council","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/city-council/meet-the-city-council","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvTransparent","label":"City of Monrovia — Transparent Government","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/transparent-government","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvCode","label":"Monrovia Municipal Code § 2.12.010 — City Council meetings","url":"https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/monrovia/latest/monrovia_ca/0-0-0-59002","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvCensusQf","label":"U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Monrovia city, California","url":"https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/monroviacitycalifornia/PST045225","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvLaAlmanac","label":"Los Angeles Almanac — City of Monrovia","url":"http://www.laalmanac.com/cities/ci54.php","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvSchools","label":"City of Monrovia — Schools","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/city-services/schools","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvCde","label":"California Department of Education — Monrovia Unified","url":"https://www.cde.ca.gov/schooldirectory/details?cdscode=19647900000000","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvMusd","label":"Monrovia Unified School District","url":"https://www.monroviaschools.net/","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvMetro","label":"City of Monrovia — Metro L Line / Gold Line station","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/public-works/transportation/metro-gold-line","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvGoldLine","label":"Foothill Gold Line — Monrovia station","url":"https://foothillgoldline.org/cities_stations/monrovia/","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvLandmarks","label":"City of Monrovia — Historic Landmarks list (as of 3/10/2026)","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/39799/639087288086400000","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"mrvOldTownNr","label":"City of Monrovia — City Council agenda report, Dec 16, 2025 (Old Town Monrovia National Register application)","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/39177","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"mrvPd5","label":"City of Monrovia — Planned Development Area PD-5 (Downtown / Old Town)","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/21168/637045066023330000","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"mrvParks","label":"City of Monrovia — Open Space / parks inventory","url":"https://www.monroviaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/16750/636590346848370000","accessed":"2026-08-24"},{"id":"monCrfFlexmls","label":"","url":"","accessed":"2026-10-15","notes":""}],"disclaimer":"Informational only. Not an appraisal. Not legal, tax, or foreclosure advice. Statistics are third-party snapshots for the dates shown."}