This property is on the market for the first time since 1987 and boasts a desirable corner location! It consists of two buildings sharing one parcel number and two separate addresses. The building at 256 E Front Street has a history of serving as a bakery, art gallery, and plumbing company, the second building at 540 N. Howard Ave features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a reported size of 624 sq ft, and has been used as a residential rental. Please respect the tenant's privacy and do not disturb them. A spacious paved area between the two buildings offers numerous possibilities for use. This property presents great potential in the rapidly evolving Covina area. It is within walking distance of the Covina Metrolink station, downtown Covina, and many local attractions. The property is being sold "AS IS." The broker/agent does not guarantee the accuracy of the square footage, lot size, zoning, or any other information concerning the condition or features of the property, which may have been provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify all information through the city of Covina, personal inspections, and by consulting appropriate professionals.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Sandar West DRE #01334160 909-816-3257,
RE/MAX INNOVATIONS
Price cut: $31K (7/5)
$799,000
540 N Howard Ave, Covina, CA 91723
4beds
2baths
1,450sqft
Est.:
Mixed Use
Built in 1952
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$551/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 09:06pm
Listing Provided by:
Sandar West DRE #01334160 909-816-3257,
RE/MAX INNOVATIONS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: CV25140951
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,450
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Streeet
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,382 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 8430022012
- Zoning: CVM1YY
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Mixed Use
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Covina
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $551/sqft
- Date on market: 6/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Contract
- Tenant pays: All Utilities, Insurance
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