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- Listed price
- $1,539,000
- Listed Jun 3, 2013 · $478/sq ft
- Sold price
- $1,539,000
- Sold Aug 1, 2013
4 beds|4 ba|3,221 sqft|41,600 sqft lot|1926 Built|4 MLS days on market
505 N Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
Property Description
Amazing 1926 Mediterranean historic gated estate (The John B. McBratney house) situated on an acre of lushly landscaped grounds w/spectacular views. Old Gold Hills. Step through the arched front door into a large tiled entry. Expansive formal living room w/groin-vault ceiling, custom stenciling, large fireplace & tall arched windows. Formal dining room w/decorator paint, arched windows & decorative tray ceiling. Step-down family room w/French doors that lead to covered front courtyard. Downstairs bedroom has separate entry & sliding doors to rear yard. Kitchen w/views of the rear yard & canyon & pass-through to breakfast room w/floor-to-ceiling built-in hutch. Three more large bedrooms upstairs, including a master with attached dressing area with built-in vanity & full bath. Also upstairs is a landing with French doors to a balcony overlooking the front yard w/city lights views & a full bath w/marble floor & walls, domed shower, separate tub & blt-in vanity. Wrought iron staircase. Lots of original wood. Crown mouldings, original sconces & French doors. C/A & heat. Separate laundry. Gorgeous backyard w/pool, spa, walkways, sitting areas & more views. 3-car detached garage. One-of-a-kind property & potential City landmark offering significant tax savings.
Listing agent: Donna BakerDRE #01308772donna@4salebydonna.com, Listing office: Teles Properties Inc.
MLS data updated 11/4/2026, 9:45:47 AM PT
Source: CRMLSMLS #: AR13103997
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Last recorded sale$1,539,000
Aug 1, 2013
Available records22013
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