1987 Cerco Alta
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Listing broker / agent: Coldwell Banker Realty · Song Liem · 626-390-0425 · CRMLS
MLS # AR26172682 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 00:08 UTC
About this property
Charming Single-Level Hillside Retreat. Perched on a coveted Highlands hillside between the 10 and 60 freeways, this beautifully updated single-story home offers the perfect blend of comfort and functionality. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence features a spacious master suite complete with a private en-suite bathroom. The open, welcoming layout includes a separate living room and family room, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, along with a bright, open-concept kitchen that flows seamlessly into the main living spaces. A dedicated laundry room adds everyday convenience, while the attached 2-car garage offers ample storage and parking. Recent upgrades include a brand-new roof, interior paint and fully remodeled bathrooms, giving this home move-in-ready peace of mind. Don't miss the opportunity to own a single-level gem in one of LA's most convenient and scenic hillside pockets — close to freeway access yet elevated above it all.
Property details
- MLS number
- AR26172682
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,493 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1498 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1959
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 60
Building
- Year built
- 1959
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Composition
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher
- Interior features
- Built In Features, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Lot features
- Gentle Sloping, Sloped Up
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Chain Link, Vinyl
- Property outlook
- Canyon, Neighborhood, Peek A Boo
Utilities & community
- Water
- See Remarks
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Street Lights, Suburban
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school
- Mark Keppel
- High school district
- Alhambra
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Highlands Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Monterey Park | K–8 | 0.2 mi |
| Fremont Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Alhambra | K–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 9–12 | 0.9 mi |
| L.A. County High School for the Arts (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Los Angeles | 9–12 | 0.9 mi |
| City Terrace Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Brightwood Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Monterey Park | K–8 | 1.0 mi |
| Robert F. Kennedy Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–6 | 1.4 mi |
| Marguerita Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Alhambra | K–8 | 1.4 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,068,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,198,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,148,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-22 08:52 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:44 | $1,068,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Monterey Park
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-20 00:40 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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