Built in 1954, this lovely Mid-century home is located on a quiet cul de sac adjacent to the Bradbury Estates. Freshly painted throughout the interior, it has an open and airy living room and family room with floor to ceiling fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors. This home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath plus a newly carpeted bonus room that could be used as a 3rd bedroom. Grassy front yard with attractive landscaping, the backyard features an incredible avocado tree that has produced tons of delicious fruit. Step into the fabulous fifties kitchen, that looks as if it was brand new. The condition and retro style appear so perfect you'll feel like you're back home again. The laundry room is located next to the kitchen. The attached 2 car garage has convenient direct access to the home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
8,167 sq ftLot Size
$847Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Meg Middleman•DRE #00914188• Century 21 Masters
Bought with Gary Lorenzini•DRE #00552465• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:CRMLS #P0-214012562
Redfin Estimate
$969,469
$383K since sold in March 2015$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 30.2% higher than the average sale price ($744K) of 6 comparable homes.
Located at the end of a cul de sac street in Monrovia, near Bradbury estates. Refinished hardwood floors. Older tile counter tops in kitchen and bath. Large yard. Two car garage is attached. Separate laundry room next to the kitchen.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Drylie
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 538 Ranchito Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Mar 10, 2015
Sold
$586,000
$512/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 2014
Sold
$549,000
$480/sq ft
CRMLS #P0-214012562
Apr 17, 2014
Sold
$548,527
$479/sq ft
Apr 7, 2014
Listing Removed
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Mar 31, 2014
Listed
$488,000
$427/sq ft
Built in 1954, this lovely Mid-century home is located on a quiet cul de sac adjacent to the Bradbury Estates. Freshly painted throughout the interior, it has an open and airy living room and family room with floor to ceiling fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors. This home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath plus a newly carpeted bonus room that could be used as a 3rd bedroom. Grassy front yard with attractive landscaping, the backyard features an incredible avocado tree that has produced tons of delicious fruit. Step into the fabulous fifties kitchen, that looks as if it was brand new. The condition and retro style appear so perfect you'll feel like you're back home again. The laundry room is located next to the kitchen. The attached 2 car garage has convenient direct access to the home.
Public Records
Aug 12, 1985
Sold
$110,000
$96/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 27, 1981
Sold
$92,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,548 (+2.2%)
$522,680 + $181,595
$704,275
2024
$9,341 (+2.4%)
$522,680 + $181,595
$704,275
2023
$9,124 (+3.0%)
$512,432 + $178,035
$690,467
2022
$8,857 (+2.0%)
$502,385 + $174,545
$676,930
2021
$8,685 (+3.2%)
$492,535 + $171,123
$663,658
2020
$8,418 (+1.8%)
$482,878 + $167,768
$650,646
2019
$8,267 (+2.8%)
$477,927 + $166,048
$643,975
2018
$8,038 (+2.0%)
$468,556 + $162,793
$631,349
2017
$7,880 (+1.9%)
$450,362 + $156,472
$606,834
2016
$7,731 (+4.5%)
$450,362 + $156,472
$606,834
2015
$7,400 (+189.2%)
$441,532 + $153,404
$594,936
2014
$2,559 (+2.1%)
$64,966 + $113,702
$178,668
2012
$2,505 (+1.9%)
$64,673 + $113,189
$177,862
2011
$2,459 (+2.1%)
$63,405 + $110,970
$174,375
2010
$2,410 (+1.7%)
$62,162 + $108,795
$170,957
2009
$2,370 (+2.4%)
$61,698 + $107,982
$169,680
2008
$2,315
$61,845 + $108,239
$170,084
Tax history for 538 Ranchito Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,548 (+2.2%)
$522,680 + $181,595
$704,275
2024
$9,341 (+2.4%)
$522,680 + $181,595
$704,275
2023
$9,124 (+3.0%)
$512,432 + $178,035
$690,467
2022
$8,857 (+2.0%)
$502,385 + $174,545
$676,930
2021
$8,685 (+3.2%)
$492,535 + $171,123
$663,658
2020
$8,418 (+1.8%)
$482,878 + $167,768
$650,646
2019
$8,267 (+2.8%)
$477,927 + $166,048
$643,975
2018
$8,038 (+2.0%)
$468,556 + $162,793
$631,349
2017
$7,880 (+1.9%)
$450,362 + $156,472
$606,834
2016
$7,731 (+4.5%)
$450,362 + $156,472
$606,834
2015
$7,400 (+189.2%)
$441,532 + $153,404
$594,936
2014
$2,559 (+2.1%)
$64,966 + $113,702
$178,668
2012
$2,505 (+1.9%)
$64,673 + $113,189
$177,862
2011
$2,459 (+2.1%)
$63,405 + $110,970
$174,375
2010
$2,410 (+1.7%)
$62,162 + $108,795
$170,957
2009
$2,370 (+2.4%)
$61,698 + $107,982
$169,680
2008
$2,315
$61,845 + $108,239
$170,084
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 15854
Living Sq. Ft: 1,144
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT # 15854 LOT 11
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,167
Legal Lot Number: 11
Municipality Name: MONROVIA
Acres: 0.1875
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 55
Zoning Code: MORL*
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Cul-De-Sac
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,167 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 8526012038
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
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Bradoaks Elementary School
Public Tk-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Clifton Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Monrovia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
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