Los Angeles County property record for 253 Melrose Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 954 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8504-006-010 |
| Primary APN | 8504-006-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 954 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,011 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MONROVIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91016-2140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MORL* |
| Legal Description | MAYNARD TRACT LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAYNARD TR |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 430302 |
253 Melrose Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2015.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 MELROSE AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000412645 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 253 MELROSE AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2140 |
| Document Number | 0000026424 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 177 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 26-0026424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 MELROSE AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2140 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Melrose Ave was $4,215.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Monrovia City |
| Unified School District | Monrovia Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $296,723 (+2%) Land $240,126 Building $56,597 | |
| 2025 | $4,215.00 Homeowner's exemption | $290,906 Land $235,418 Building $55,488 |
| 2023 | $4,025.00 (+2.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $279,611 Land $226,277 Building $53,334 |
| 2022 | $3,911.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 253 Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 253 Melrose Ave is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MONROVIA-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves 37,931 people · EPA ID CA1910090 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Giggle Fiber Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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