Listed by Matthew Lieu•DRE #02240469• eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Listed by Brandon Ong•DRE #02348514• eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Contact: 626-367-0915
For sale
$868,000
Est. $5,993/mo —
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
822
sq ft
512 West Graves Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
About this home
ADU-READY MONTEREY PARK OPPORTUNITY Beautifully renovated Monterey Park home offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 822 sq. ft. of move-in-ready living space on a generous 5,976 sq. ft. lot. Recent improvements include fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring throughout, a new split-system unit in the living room, recessed lighting, ceiling fans with lights and remote controls, a fully remodeled kitchen, and an updated bathroom. The spacious backyard provides outstanding expansion potential, with city-approved plans and permits in place for a 1,200 sq. ft. ADU featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. An existing private courtyard between the main residence and the future ADU offers an ideal outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining, dining, or creating a peaceful retreat. This is an excellent opportunity for multigenerational living, potential rental income, or increased property value. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, schools, and major freeways, this turnkey property combines modern upgrades, valuable outdoor space, and exceptional future potential in the heart of Monterey Park.
Luminaria Hills, located between Atlantic Boulevard and the Repetto Hills, is a residential and hillside Monterey Park neighborhood with curving streets and wide valley views. The area reads as mid-century ranch homes and later hillside builds, with driveways, retaining walls, and pocket gardens shaping the streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Atlantic Boulevard near Garvey Avenue, where bakeries, tea shops, and small restaurants keep the sidewalks active. Community pillars include the East Los Angeles College Vincent Price Art Museum, the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, and the historic El Encanto Restaurant. Garvey Ranch Park and nearby trailheads add a green counterpoint to the built slopes. Evenings feel quieter up the grades, with city lights spreading out below.
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Offer insights
512 West Graves Ave · $868,000
$889K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $889K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
30 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fan
Remodeled interior (updated)
Shower
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms (all bedrooms on one level)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Gas oven
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Quartz counters
Formal dining room
Remodeled kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer included
Dryer included
Washer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central furnace heating
Wall/window cooling
Exterior features
House with no pool
View
Lot approximately 0–1 unit per acre
Sidewalks
Home design
Single-story house
Front entry
No common walls
Parking
Carport (1 space)
Driveway parking
One uncovered space (total 2 parking spaces)
Construction
Raised foundation
Updated/remodeled condition
Building permits present
Structure type: House
Year built per public records
Utilities
Public sewer
District/public water
Financial info
Special assessments
Other
Total units: 1
Walk Score: 77
Electricity and solar
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Amazing Opportunity! ATTENTION ALL BUYERS/INVESTORS. Located in the highly desirable Monterey Park neighborhood, this home overflows with charm from its front porch to the master bedroom. Nearby schools include Repetto Elementary School, Ynez Elementary School and St Stephen Martyr School. The closest grocery stores are Wing Hop Fung, and 99 Ranch Market. - Book an Appointment Today!
Public Records
Mar 16, 1979
Sold
$59,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 21, 1967
Sold
$18,500
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,623 (+2.6%)
$459,590 + $114,895
$574,485
2024
$7,427 (+2.1%)
$459,590 + $114,895
$574,485
2023
$7,274 (+5.0%)
$450,579 + $112,643
$563,222
2022
$6,928 (+1.2%)
$441,745 + $110,435
$552,180
2021
$6,847 (+0.6%)
$433,084 + $108,270
$541,354
2020
$6,808 (+3.1%)
$424,593 + $106,148
$530,741
2019
$6,601 (+311.8%)
$420,240 + $105,060
$525,300
2018
$1,603
$412,000 + $103,000
$515,000
2017
$1,604 (+7.0%)
$93,734 + $19,113
$112,847
2016
$1,499 (+1.6%)
$93,734 + $19,113
$112,847
2015
$1,475 (+2.6%)
$91,897 + $18,739
$110,636
2014
$1,438 (+1.8%)
$88,744 + $18,097
$106,841
2012
$1,413 (+2.6%)
$88,343 + $18,016
$106,359
2011
$1,377 (+1.4%)
$86,611 + $17,663
$104,274
2010
$1,359 (+2.5%)
$84,913 + $17,317
$102,230
2009
$1,326 (+1.5%)
$84,279 + $17,188
$101,467
2008
$1,306
$84,480 + $17,229
$101,709
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,978 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Finished Sq. Ft.
822
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
822
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5263003010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 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
Oct 27, 2025 • Active
Residential building addition
Addition
ADU
Sep 13, 2023 • Final
Residential building addition
Addition
ADU
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.
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 98° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Monterey Park, CA • 91754
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Sun exposure
69/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.5 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 512 West Graves Ave
$867,460
$540 under list price of $868K
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