Discover the old charm of 1020 S 5th Street, ideally located on one of the most peaceful and quiet streets in Arcadia, yet just minutes from everything the city has to offer. This elegant 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single story home sits on a nearly 9,000 sq.ft rectangle lot with an excellent width-to-depth ratio. The front and back yards are spacious and well-proportioned, offering great potential for expansion or future development, including an ADU. Step inside and you’ll find a thoughtful floor plan with wide hallways and generous living spaces. The foyer opens into a large and inviting living room that flows seamlessly into a formal dining area—perfect for gatherings. The kitchen is located in the southwest corner, filled with natural light and offering plenty of space. All three bedrooms are comfortably sized, and the primary bathroom is spacious as well. The home also features a den and a gigantic enclosed patio, providing extra usable space and flexibility for future improvements. With a keen eye for design, remodeling, and updates, this home holds immense potential to become a modern and stylish living space. The location is also truly convenient. Just minutes away from The Shops at Santa Anita, Santa Anita Golf Course, Arcadia High School, public library, the Arboretum, supermarkets, restaurants, and daily conveniences—all within close reach. Commuting is a breeze with easy access to the 210 Freeway, as well as convenient connections to the 605 to the south and the 10 Freeway to the west, making it easy to get around the San Gabriel Valley and beyond. Within in the top-ranking and award-winning Arcadia Unified School District, this home offers a rare combination of affordability, location, and tremendous future potential—perfect for living in, investing, or rebuilding your dream home.
Sold for $1,475,000 on 06/04/25
Listing Provided by:
RHEA BAI DRE #01360246 626-589-7958,
RE/MAX PREMIER/ARCADIA
$1,475,000
1020 S 5th Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006
3beds
1,764sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,993 Square Feet Lot
$1,453,100 Zestimate®
$836/sqft
$4,647 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 04, 2025 at 06:45pm
Listing Provided by:
RHEA BAI DRE #01360246 626-589-7958,
RE/MAX PREMIER/ARCADIA
Bought with:
RICHARD CHOW, DRE #01934980
Gotham Elite Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: WS25064720
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Storage, All Bedrooms Down, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,764 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Site, Oversized, Paved, Private, RV Access/Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front door
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Brick,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 8,993 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Ranch, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5780007001
- Zoning: ARR1YY
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Park
Location
- Region: Arcadia
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,453,100