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1606 Penn Mar Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733

$1.20M5bd · 5ba · 1,967 sqft
Lot 5,500 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•18d on market•MLS# DW-26208933

Property Description

Excellent opportunity to own 1606 and 1608 Penn Mar Avenue in a desirable South El Monte neighborhood. Offering more than 1,950 square feet of total living space, this versatile, move-in-ready property is ideal for an owner-user, investor, or multigenerational household, with a flexible configuration that can accommodate up to three separate living areas. The main residence features four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, including a permitted two-story rear addition completed in 2025 that added more than 550 square feet of living space. The addition has a separate entrance, providing flexibility for extended household living or potential rental use. Interior highlights include laminate flooring, recessed lighting, an upgraded kitchen with quartz countertops and abundant cabinetry, and beautifully remodeled bathrooms with tile finishes. Central air conditioning and individual mini-split systems in three bedrooms provide enhanced comfort and energy efficiency. The permitted ADU, built in 2021, is move-in ready and features tile flooring throughout, an upgraded kitchen with quartz countertops, attractive cabinetry, a recently remodeled bathroom, and its own mini-split air conditioner. The ADU also has a separate water heater and electrical panel. Additional improvements include new exterior paint, recent fumigation, upgraded copper plumbing, a 200-amp electrical panel with EV-charger readiness, a tankless water heater, and in-house laundry. A long driveway provides ample parking, while numerous mature fruit trees enhance the outdoor space. This distinctive property offers comfort, flexibility, and excellent income potential. A must-see South El Monte opportunity!

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1953

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1953
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
0
Garage Spaces
0
Cooling
Central Air
View
None
Roof
Shingle
City
South El Monte
Zip Code
91733
County
Los Angeles
Listed byUnknown Office, Antonio Sotelo

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$6,062.80
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$959,200
Total Interest
$1,223,407
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$2,182,607
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

1606 Penn Mar Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733

South El Monte · Single Family Residence

$1.20M
Residential Tier
Beds
5
Baths
5
Sqft
1,967
Lot
5,500 sqft
Year
1953
$/Sqft
$610
Pool: No✓
View: None✓

Listed 34.9% above the median closed sale of $889,000. Price per sqft ($610) is a 38% premium to closed comps ($443). Closed comps sold at 95% of list — buyers have negotiating leverage.

Price Position

Positioned above the market — commands a premium.

Premium
Subject listed at $1.20M· $610/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $889K
+$310K (+34.9%)
Active comps
vs active median $970K
+$229K (+23.6%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $481
+$129 (+26.9%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
11096 SchmidtEl Monte2006542,2363,525$434$970,000575
1548 LacewoodWhittier1961532,12610,082$586$1.24M11570
2511 Bombay StreetSouth El Monte2026442,0882,088$392$818,8883170
12349 FelipeEl Monte2007432,1443,651$583$1.25M6769
2656 Havenpark AvenueEl Monte1955531,7726,555$409$725,000134067
Total: 5 · Average4.63.42,073.25,180.2$480.8$1.00M311.6
Median2,126$970,000

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
2544 Warner StreetSouth El Monte202508/21/2026442,0882,088$998,000$889,000$4260.8910469
2543 Hepburn StreetSouth El Monte202508/07/2026442,0882,088$949,000$889,000$4260.949069
2547 Hepburn StreetSouth El Monte202506/25/2026442,0572,057$974,000$940,000$4570.9617369
2513 Iconic StreetSouth El Monte202505/26/2026442,0262,000$899,000$860,000$4240.966869
2525 Iconic StreetSouth El Monte202605/14/2026441,9231,923$944,552$928,000$4830.9814469
Total: 5 · Average4.04.02,036.42,031.2$901,200$901,200$443.2—115.8
Median2,057$889,000$889,000

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.