First public offering. Constructed in 1894 by the Burr family, the three-story, seven-bedroom Victorian is part stately city house, part relaxed farmhouse. It stands on the northern end of Myrtle Avenue where it's quieter and residential. Finished in clapboard siding and fishlap shingles, the home's large original double-hung windows invite plenty of natural light and views; beautiful period wood detailing, wood floors, and tall ceilings provide both texture and airiness. Features range from the ground floor workshop of the later two-story carriage house that accommodates up to six cars (complete with a professional walk-in pit for underbelly work) to a sauna and a living/bedroom suite on the third floor. The home's main floor includes a bright, sunny double living room with ornate fireplace; an original wood door between the two parts allows you to close off part of the space for different activities. Across the hall, the wood paneled office with built-in bookshelves and a fireplace. Much of the woodwork throughout the house reflects the meticulous care of the current family, who were determined to bring only the best craftsmanship and period-appropriate detailing throughout the entire house. The kitchen's woodwork, fixtures, and fittings invite baking and visiting around the showstopper, a huge, restored range. The large dining room's French doors lead out to a sheltered terrace and the back yard. Upstairs, the master bedroom, like the living room below, is flexible space, one half occupying the north, the other the south, so that well-off Victorians could choose to sleep in whichever space was better suited for summer or winter. Shaded balconies with ornate wood railings wrap this second story but the third floor's balcony, facing the mountains, is especially striking because of its delicate radiating wood spindle work, creating a generous and very private balcony sheltered by a deep projecting gable. The landscaping complements the house beautifully. The property boasts three conjoined lots just short of half an acre, creating an unusual sense of openness and expansiveness around the house. An abundance of fat, healthy fruit trees border the lawns, in turn lined with pathways of decomposed granite that are flanked by rose bushes, a design motif typical of Victorian landscape design. The southern section of the property is a knockout: a generous deck laid with aged dark red brick that surrounds the large dark blue-green swimming pool and hot tub.
Sold for $1,750,000 on 06/27/23
Listing Provided by:
Matthew Berkley DRE #01305277 626-683-0777,
COMPASS
$1,750,000
150 N Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
7beds
4,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
0.5 Acres Lot
$2,063,400 Zestimate®
$389/sqft
$7,860 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 23, 2024 at 08:27pm
Listing Provided by:
Matthew Berkley DRE #01305277 626-683-0777,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Harrison Gorman, DRE #01987740
White Oak Holdings, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-12364
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Whole House Fan, Zoned, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Dumbwaiter, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Stone Counters, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Panel Doors, Service Entrance
- Windows: Bay Window(s), French/Mullioned, Screens, Stained Glass, Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: First floor
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gas Heat, In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s), Peek-A-Boo
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Street Level, Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Workshop
- Additional parcels included: Parcel 8519026018 is the improved parcel reflecting the home at 150 N Myrtle and is 7233 sq ft (per assessor). However parcels 8519026015 and 019 also comprise this property and are 7245 sq. ft. and 7238 sq. ft. total sq ft: 21,716.
- Parcel number: 8519026018
- Special conditions: Trust
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Hardboard, Concrete, Plaster, Redwood Siding, Stone, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Foothills, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
Location
- Region: Monrovia
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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