$1,288,000

143 N Lincoln Place, Monrovia, CA 91016

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,001 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
6,791sqft lot
2 car garage
$644/sqft
Listed 14 days ago

Property Description

Built in 1925 by local craftsman Harry Martin, this thoughtfully preserved Monrovia home is a rare surviving example of early Southern California residential craftsmanship with original details intact, still defining every room. The living room centers on a Batchelder fireplace with hand-pressed tile and sculptural relief, flanked by period polychrome sconces. Hardwood floors, coved ceilings, picture rails, dining room wainscoting, and original glass-knob doors throughout. Original casement and sash windows preserve the home's historic character; a whole-house fan provides natural evening ventilation. A ten-light glass door opens the study to the patio; French doors connect the breakfast room to the garden. Both enjoy views of the San Gabriel Mountains. The kitchen was updated circa 2000 and refreshed in 2025 with new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and flooring; retro-inspired appliances complete the look. A main-level bathroom offers laundry hookups; a washer and dryer in the basement also convey. Exterior features include the original 1925 carved front door with hammered metal hardware, custom period wood window screens, original porch railings, and period lanterns. The backyard offers mature grapefruit, avocado, and fig trees, a stucco privacy wall, and a wrought-iron gate. Recognized as City of Monrovia Historic Landmark No. 147, the property carries a Mills Act contract with potential property tax savings. Additional features include 18 solar panels and an ~800 sq ft attic with expansion potential.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: April 15, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 15, 2026 at 7:16AM
Listing Office:: Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. : (626) 229-0909
Listing Agent:: Michael Bell : (626) 796-4100
MLS ID:: P1-26676

General: Built-in FeaturesSeparate/Formal Dining RoomOpen FloorplanPaneling/WainscotingUnfurnishedAll Bedrooms DownBedroom on Main Level
Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeRefrigeratorWater To RefrigeratorWater Heater
Laundry: Inside
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: TileWood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Central
Fireplace: DecorativeLiving RoomFireplace

General: LightingRain Gutters
Style: Tudor
Other Structures: PatioOpen
Pool: None
Parking: GarageParking spaces: 2

Roofing: Composition
Windows: Casement Window(s)Custom Covering(s)Drapes
General: Stucco1

Road/Access: City Street
Originating MLS: CRMLS_CRF
County: Los Angeles

Zoning: 8504027018
View: None
Fencing: Wrought Iron

Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailableSewer ConnectedWater Connected
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: CRMLS_CRF

This listing courtesy of Michael Bell , Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Mayflower Elementary School

210 N Mayflower Ave, Monrovia, CA, 91016

Grades KG-5

0.62 miles away

Clifton Middle School

226 S Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA, 91016

Grades 6-8

1.25 miles away

Monrovia High School

845 W Colorado Blvd, Monrovia, CA, 91016

Grades 9-12

0.46 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.