Home | Los Angeles County | Monrovia | 91016 | 890 Ridgeside Dr
MLS: CRP1-27693 | Status: Active | Price: $1,200,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1,374 | 0.513 | 1950 |
A rare opportunity to restore and reimagine this 1950s Mid-Century residence high in the desirable hills of North Monrovia. Attention builders and investors, this expansive lot offers approximately 120 feet of frontage and a depth of up to 150 feet. The home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,374 square feet on a 22,361 square foot lot (all measurements per Assessor), along with a detached 2-car garage. Inside, the spacious living room is highlighted by a dramatic exposed beam ceiling, fireplace, and expansive picture window that frames views of the surrounding greenery while filling the home with natural light. The warm architectural details create a distinctive Mid-Century ambiance rarely found today. Mature trees enhance the property's private setting, while the expansive backyard captures beautiful mountain views. The functional floor plan and generous lot size create an exceptional opportunity to renovate, expand, add an ADU (subject to applicable regulations), or explore other development possibilities. The detached garage with rooftop deck provides additional flexibility for outdoor entertaining, future improvements, or potential conversion opportunities. Ideally situated near Canyon Park and popular local hiking destinations including the Clamshell Trai
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CRP1-27693 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Days on Site | 3 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Other, Oven Range - Gas |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room |
| Fireplace | Decorative Only, Dining Room, Living Room |
| Laundry | In Laundry Room, Other |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Pool | None |
| Style | Traditional |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
Michael Bell
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
License #: 01164731
Phone: –
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Elementary School | public | TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6 | 1.42 mi | 10 |
| Wild Rose Elementary School | public | TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6 | 1.45 mi | 7 |
| Clifton Middle School | public | 7-8 | 1.45 mi | 7 |
| Bradoaks Elementary School | public | TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6 | 1.80 mi | 7 |
| Monroe Elementary School | public | TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6 | 1.93 mi | 6 |
| Monrovia High School | public | 9-12 | 2.02 mi | 7 |
| Canyon Early Learning Center | public | KG | 2.02 mi | N/A |
| Canyon Oaks High School | public | 9-12 | 2.06 mi | 3 |
| Monrovia Community Adult | public | UG | 2.06 mi | N/A |
| Mountain Park School | public | K-12 | 2.07 mi | 4 |
| Foothills Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.13 mi | 9 |
| Highland Oaks Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.20 mi | 10 |
| Duarte High School | public | 9-12 | 2.58 mi | 7 |
| Royal Oaks Elementary School | public | K-8 | 2.58 mi | 5 |
| Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) | public | K-12 | 2.75 mi | 6 |
| Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet | public | 7-8 | 2.75 mi | 6 |
| Sierra Madre Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.82 mi | 8 |
| Maxwell Elementary School | public | K-8 | 2.93 mi | 4 |
| First Avenue Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.03 mi | 8 |
| Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) | public | K-8 | 3.08 mi | 4 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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