This unique property located in the nice and quiet North El Monte area with a 13,305 SQFT flat lot, perfect for investor or a large family. The property is right in the center of Asian communities, easy access to highway I-10, I-605, I-60 and I-210, walking distance to school and supermarkets. County record shows 1,168 SQFT living space, but the current existing house has 2034.5 SQFT with 3 units. One of the units already got approved plan to legalize into an ADU with a separate kitchen. Seller already has the fully approved plan to legalizing the whole existing 2034.6 SQFT living area. In addition, seller obtained an approved plan to add a Family room (200 SQFT) and a garage (441 SQFT). The approved floor plan is available upon request for serious buyers only. Buyers are responsible for verifying all details with the City and assume the liability to complete any corrections by City. Sellers are cleaning and moving out the debris in the backyard. Please be careful while touring the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$701Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sonia Amen•DRE #02050128• RE/MAX Prime Realty
Bought with Thanh Mai•DRE #01896223• Ascension Realty & Investments
This unique property located in the nice and quiet North El Monte area with a 13,305 SQFT flat lot, perfect for investor or a large family. The property is right in the center of Asian communities, easy access to highway I-10, I-605, I-60 and I-210, walking distance to school and supermarkets. County record shows 1,168 SQFT living space, but the current existing house has 2034.5 SQFT with 3 units. One of the units already got approved plan to legalize into an ADU with a separate kitchen. Seller already has the fully approved plan to legalizing the whole existing 2034.6 SQFT living area. In addition, seller obtained an approved plan to add a Family room (200 SQFT) and a garage (441 SQFT). The approved floor plan is available upon request for serious buyers only. Buyers are responsible for verifying all details with the City and assume the liability to complete any corrections by City. Sellers are cleaning and moving out the debris in the backyard. Please be careful while touring the property.
Public Records
Nov 7, 2018
Sold
$200,000
$171/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 2018
Sold
$200,000
$171/sq ft
CRMLS #TR18097738
May 15, 2018
Sold
$502,000
$430/sq ft
May 14, 2018
Pending
—
May 1, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 24, 2018
Listed
$500,000
$428/sq ft
Imagine you have a 13,305 SQFT flat lot, with 65 feet frontage 200 feet deep, what you'll build on it? Located in North El Monte, center of Asian communities, easy access to highways I-10, I-605, I-60 and I-210. Close to Asian supermarket, shopping centers, schools, library and 9 parks. According to county record, it has 1 bedroom, 1 bath , 1168 SQFT living space. Actually it has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and other additional 2 bedrooms and 2 baths without permits possibly. Sellers are waiting for city inspections report. Some of the addition could be legalized. Garage has been converted as living space and may have to be converted back or to be build on the other location of the property. Buyers to verify with city and assume the liability to complete corrections required by city. Sellers are cleaning and move out the debris in the back yard, please be careful while visiting the property.
Public Records
Oct 13, 1995
Sold
$160,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,355 (+7.6%)
$513,136 + $128,282
$641,418
2024
$8,695 (+2.0%)
$503,075 + $125,767
$628,842
2023
$8,523 (+3.9%)
$493,211 + $123,301
$616,512
2022
$8,207 (−1.4%)
$483,541 + $120,884
$604,425
2021
$8,323 (+0.3%)
$474,060 + $118,514
$592,574
2020
$8,300 (+9.2%)
$464,765 + $116,191
$580,956
2019
$7,600 (+108.0%)
$460,000 + $115,000
$575,000
2018
$3,653 (−0.6%)
$401,600 + $100,400
$502,000
2017
$3,675 (+5.0%)
$138,693 + $90,316
$229,009
2016
$3,500 (+1.2%)
$138,693 + $90,316
$229,009
2015
$3,459 (+3.7%)
$135,974 + $88,546
$224,520
2014
$3,335 (+1.2%)
$131,309 + $85,508
$216,817
2012
$3,296 (+1.6%)
$130,716 + $85,122
$215,838
2011
$3,245 (+1.7%)
$128,153 + $83,453
$211,606
2010
$3,192 (+0.2%)
$125,641 + $81,817
$207,458
2009
$3,184 (+7.3%)
$124,702 + $81,206
$205,908
2008
$2,968
$124,999 + $81,399
$206,398
Tax history for 12232 Star St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,355 (+7.6%)
$513,136 + $128,282
$641,418
2024
$8,695 (+2.0%)
$503,075 + $125,767
$628,842
2023
$8,523 (+3.9%)
$493,211 + $123,301
$616,512
2022
$8,207 (−1.4%)
$483,541 + $120,884
$604,425
2021
$8,323 (+0.3%)
$474,060 + $118,514
$592,574
2020
$8,300 (+9.2%)
$464,765 + $116,191
$580,956
2019
$7,600 (+108.0%)
$460,000 + $115,000
$575,000
2018
$3,653 (−0.6%)
$401,600 + $100,400
$502,000
2017
$3,675 (+5.0%)
$138,693 + $90,316
$229,009
2016
$3,500 (+1.2%)
$138,693 + $90,316
$229,009
2015
$3,459 (+3.7%)
$135,974 + $88,546
$224,520
2014
$3,335 (+1.2%)
$131,309 + $85,508
$216,817
2012
$3,296 (+1.6%)
$130,716 + $85,122
$215,838
2011
$3,245 (+1.7%)
$128,153 + $83,453
$211,606
2010
$3,192 (+0.2%)
$125,641 + $81,817
$207,458
2009
$3,184 (+7.3%)
$124,702 + $81,206
$205,908
2008
$2,968
$124,999 + $81,399
$206,398
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1942
Sq. Ft.
1,168
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
8545019003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
R-1B
One-Family Dwelling Zoning District
Consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential. This zoning district primarily includes deeper lots that allows for 2 or more detached dwelling units on each lot under limited conditions. Also includes smaller lots that allow for 1 dwelling unit on each lot.; Provide a variety of single-family residential dwellings built to suburban standards characterized by single- and two-story structures separated by ample green space to suit a spectrum of individual lifestyles and needs.; Maintain the existing character of the city's low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods, while providing new opportunities for unit additions and infill housing.; Ensure that the scale and design of new development, alterations and additions to existing dwellings are compatible with the scale, mass and character of their neighborhoods, and protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.; Provide for appropriate densities within the ranges established in the general plan.; Provide opportunities for other neighborhood uses such as schools, parks, religious assembly, community centers and daycare centers that serve and are compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood.
Property details
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Area
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 8545019003
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lighting
School Information
High School District: El Monte Union High
Location Information
Latitude: 34.08134100
Longitude: -118.00373300
Directions: South to Maxson Road and East to Star St; Cross street from Durfee Elementary School
Zoning: EMR1BY
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,168
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 8545019003
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 43
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 43
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Sonia
List Agent Last Name: Amen
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: RE/MAX Prime Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Thanh
Buyer Agent Last Name: Mai
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Ascension Realty & Investments
Around this home
Schools
Durfee Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Arroyo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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El Monte, CA • 91732
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$779,000 – $943,000
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