Mid Century styled home with stunning 180 degree views. Located in Monterey Park, the "3rd Best Place to live in America”, by Money Magazine. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single story home has been lovingly maintained through the years. A bright and open floor plan, fireplace in the living room, kitchen with dining area or family room/office, master bedroom suite, central a/c, laundry area with utility sink and 2 car garage. Located in a desirable area, close to parks, shopping, restaurants, freeways and award winning schools in the Alhambra School District. Property is a Trust Sale, to be sold "as is condition” and without warranties”.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
7,988 sq ftLot Size
$758Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JUDY WOO•DRE #01261795• MASTERS REALTY
Bought with Devan Quach•DRE #01814141• AMG REAL ESTATE
Mid Century styled home with stunning 180 degree views. Located in Monterey Park, the "3rd Best Place to live in America”, by Money Magazine. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single story home has been lovingly maintained through the years. A bright and open floor plan, fireplace in the living room, kitchen with dining area or family room/office, master bedroom suite, central a/c, laundry area with utility sink and 2 car garage. Located in a desirable area, close to parks, shopping, restaurants, freeways and award winning schools in the Alhambra School District. Property is a Trust Sale, to be sold "as is condition” and without warranties”.
Public Records
Nov 6, 1984
Sold
$165,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,860 (+2.9%)
$684,742 + $312,194
$996,936
2024
$12,497 (+2.1%)
$671,316 + $306,073
$977,389
2023
$12,242 (+5.0%)
$658,153 + $300,072
$958,225
2022
$11,655 (+1.2%)
$645,249 + $294,189
$939,438
2021
$11,521 (+0.6%)
$632,598 + $288,421
$921,019
2020
$11,454 (+3.1%)
$620,195 + $282,766
$902,961
2019
$11,105 (+22.0%)
$613,836 + $279,867
$893,703
2018
$9,099 (+130.2%)
$601,800 + $274,380
$876,180
2017
$3,954 (+7.1%)
$134,753 + $154,005
$288,758
2016
$3,692 (+1.6%)
$134,753 + $154,005
$288,758
2015
$3,633 (+1.3%)
$132,111 + $150,986
$283,097
2014
$3,588 (+1.7%)
$127,578 + $145,806
$273,384
2012
$3,528 (+2.6%)
$127,002 + $145,148
$272,150
2011
$3,440 (+1.4%)
$124,512 + $142,302
$266,814
2010
$3,392 (+2.3%)
$122,071 + $139,512
$261,583
2009
$3,316 (+3.5%)
$121,159 + $138,470
$259,629
2008
$3,204
$121,447 + $138,799
$260,246
Tax history for 1040 Ridgecrest St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,860 (+2.9%)
$684,742 + $312,194
$996,936
2024
$12,497 (+2.1%)
$671,316 + $306,073
$977,389
2023
$12,242 (+5.0%)
$658,153 + $300,072
$958,225
2022
$11,655 (+1.2%)
$645,249 + $294,189
$939,438
2021
$11,521 (+0.6%)
$632,598 + $288,421
$921,019
2020
$11,454 (+3.1%)
$620,195 + $282,766
$902,961
2019
$11,105 (+22.0%)
$613,836 + $279,867
$893,703
2018
$9,099 (+130.2%)
$601,800 + $274,380
$876,180
2017
$3,954 (+7.1%)
$134,753 + $154,005
$288,758
2016
$3,692 (+1.6%)
$134,753 + $154,005
$288,758
2015
$3,633 (+1.3%)
$132,111 + $150,986
$283,097
2014
$3,588 (+1.7%)
$127,578 + $145,806
$273,384
2012
$3,528 (+2.6%)
$127,002 + $145,148
$272,150
2011
$3,440 (+1.4%)
$124,512 + $142,302
$266,814
2010
$3,392 (+2.3%)
$122,071 + $139,512
$261,583
2009
$3,316 (+3.5%)
$121,159 + $138,470
$259,629
2008
$3,204
$121,447 + $138,799
$260,246
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,990 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,500
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5252020014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential Zone
This zone allows for low density residential units, traditionally single-family homes with 1 dwelling permitted per legal lot. Residences in this zone consist generally of single-family, detached houses with front, side and rear yards. The permitted density is 0 to 8 du per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space
Sep 26, 2023 • Final
Residential building alteration-repair
Electrical
HVAC
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
Apr 26, 2023 • Final
Residential building solar
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 5252020014
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
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
School Information
Elementary School: Brightwood
High School: Mark Keppel
High School District: Alhambra
Elementary School 2: BRIGHT
High School 2: MARKEP
Location Information
Latitude: 34.05004400
Longitude: -118.15388600
Directions: Atlantic Blvd, West on Cadiz St. to Sequoia Park, South on Ridgecrest St.
Zoning: MPR1YY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,990 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5252020014
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 22
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 22
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: JUDY
List Agent Last Name: WOO
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: MASTERS REALTY
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: DEVAN
Buyer Agent Last Name: QUACH
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: AMIGOS REALTY
Around this home
Schools
Brightwood Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 95° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Monterey Park, CA • 91754
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 6.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.7 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.08M – $1.31M
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