Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Zorro

(16,237 posts)
Wed Sep 4, 2024, 08:16 AM Sep 4

Half a house, half a million: A tree-crushed home hits the market in Monrovia



A few months after being toppled by a towering pine tree, a Monrovia home — or what’s left of it — is up for grabs for $499,999.

The humble bungalow made headlines when it was crushed by a tree in May with two renters and two dogs inside. None were injured, but the tree took out their car, a fence and most of the roof.

What’s left of the property looks like a postapocalyptic set piece complete with missing walls, loose wires and no ceilings. Some would call it unsalvageable; listing agent Kevin Wheeler quipped that it’s an “open-concept floor plan.”

According to the listing, the home holds one bedroom and one bathroom in 645 square feet, but those are based on measurements taken before it was destroyed. Wheeler said the electricity is turned off, but the plumbing still works.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-04/half-a-house-half-a-million-a-tree-crushed-home-hits-the-market-in-monrovia
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Half a house, half a million: A tree-crushed home hits the market in Monrovia (Original Post) Zorro Sep 4 OP
"Fixer-upper with potential; perfect for the handy man" ... Auggie Sep 4 #1
Two adjacent single family homes available! Fully air conditioned. Minor remodeling required. Great views. Wonder Why Sep 4 #2
Zillow link here. As a buildable lot, it might be the right price for this area. CoopersDad Sep 4 #3

Auggie

(31,764 posts)
1. "Fixer-upper with potential; perfect for the handy man" ...
Wed Sep 4, 2024, 09:01 AM
Sep 4

might one or two obnoxious real estate ads say.

Wonder Why

(4,565 posts)
2. Two adjacent single family homes available! Fully air conditioned. Minor remodeling required. Great views.
Wed Sep 4, 2024, 09:26 AM
Sep 4

CoopersDad

(2,810 posts)
3. Zillow link here. As a buildable lot, it might be the right price for this area.
Wed Sep 4, 2024, 10:30 AM
Sep 4

It can cost tens of thousands to get utilities to a site, upward of $100K in some communities.
But this isn't a very big lot. Still, it might sell at that price.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/113-S-Mountain-Ave-Monrovia-CA-91016/21583268_zpid/

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»California»Half a house, half a mill...