398 Montechico
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Listing broker / agent: K.W. EXECUTIVE · Mike Chou · 626-271-0369 · CRMLS
MLS # CV26213770 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 05:08 UTC
About this property
Welcome to 398 Montechico Drive, a private hillside sanctuary thoughtfully modernized with hundreds of thousands in seller improvements. Perched on one of Monterey Park’s most desirable hillsides, this exceptional residence showcases incredible city-light and mountain views, with visibility extending toward Long Beach on a clear day. Set on an expansive 18,399-square-foot lot, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers approximately 2,274 square feet of refined living space and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Fully retractable folding glass doors open the interior to beautifully redesigned grounds featuring retaining walls, two-tiered flower beds, an awning, extensive concrete pathways, privacy landscaping, outdoor lighting, permanent roofline holiday lighting, multiple wooden gates, and a glass-enclosed workout room with a dedicated mini-split system. The home blends luxury, comfort, and smart technology with motorized 3D window blinds, a Google Nest system, MyQ-controlled garage door, a Sonos whole-home sound system with built-in speakers, soft-close cabinetry, and a hardwired security system with seven Ring cameras and ADT equipment. Major upgrades include a new roof installed in 2024, a new three-zone central HVAC system installed in 2025, two tankless water heaters, a LifeSource whole-house water filtration and conditioning system, and under-sink reverse-osmosis drinking water. The sloped backyard was extensively redesigned to enhance the views, while privacy trees and fencing create a peaceful setting for relaxing and entertaining. Additional improvements include a completed geological survey and perimeter chain-link fencing. An attached 2-car garage with direct access completes the home. Conveniently located near the 10, 60, and 710 freeways, Atlantic Times Square, Costco, acclaimed San Gabriel Valley dining and shopping, Garvey Ranch Park, and Barnes Park. Assigned schools are reported to include highly rated Brightwood K-8 and Mark Keppel High School within the Alhambra Unified School District. This rare offering presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy privacy, panoramic views, modern amenities, and a convenient location in one remarkable home.
Property details
- MLS number
- CV26213770
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,264 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.4225 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1952
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 16
Building
- Year built
- 1952
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Living Room
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Front Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Mountains, Panoramic
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Suburban
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Brightwood
- Middle / junior school
- Brightwood
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ynez Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Monterey Park | K–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Repetto Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Monterey Park | K–8 | 0.6 mi |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Monterey Park | K–8 | 1.0 mi |
| Marguerita Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Alhambra | K–8 | 1.1 mi |
| Fremont Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Alhambra | K–8 | 1.1 mi |
| Brightwood Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Monterey Park | K–8 | 1.2 mi |
| Ramona Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Alhambra | K–8 | 1.3 mi |
| Macy Intermediate (school website, opens in a new tab) Montebello Unified · Monterey Park | 6–8 | 1.5 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
- $2,050,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,150,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $2,150,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-14 16:28 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 00:22 | $2,050,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 06:04 | $2,150,000 |
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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
11 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-20 06:22 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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