So. El Monte (657) Homes under $1.25 million

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PW26201546 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Calling all Investors!! Great investment opportunity with plenty of potential and room to build! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is ready for a new owner to bring their vision and improvements. The property offers a functional floor plan with an opportunity to update and renovate to today’s style. A 1-car garage provides additional parking or storage, while the generously sized front yard offers plenty of space to enhance the home’s curb appeal and outdoor setting. Whether you’re an investor looking for your next project, a renovator searching for a value-add opportunity, or a buyer interested in creating a home of your own, this property offers a great starting point. Bring your ideas and take advantage of the opportunity to transform this home and unlock its full potential! Property will need to be a cash investor

1813 Cogswell, South El Monte

$725,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ AR26209553 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to this beautiful newer two-story townhouse located in the desirable gated Echo community in South El Monte. This spacious 4-bedroom end unit offers extra privacy, abundant windows, and plenty of natural light throughout. The first floor features a bright and open living room, a large dining area, and a gorgeous kitchen with a spacious center island, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. Upgraded luxury vinyl plank flooring adds both style and easy maintenance. The home also offers direct access to the attached garage for added convenience. Upstairs, you will find 4 generously sized bedrooms, upgraded carpet, a built-in desk and linen storage, a large laundry room, and a secondary bathroom with separate double sinks. Additional thoughtful features include junction boxes in each bedroom, a TV conduit in the living room, and electrical preparation for pendant lighting and ceiling fans. This gated community offers a convenient location near shopping, restaurants, supermarkets, schools, and outdoor recreation. Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is nearby, offering a lake, playgrounds, walking and hiking trails, sports facilities, and plenty of green space. Downtown Los Angeles is also within convenient driving distance. With its spacious floor plan, desirable end-unit location, modern finishes, gated setting, and convenient access to everyday amenities, this home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, style, and location.

50 Harmony Drive, South El Monte

$1,199,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ DW26208933 MLS ⋅ Active Status

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!

1606 Penn Mar Ave, South El Monte

$725,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26990517 MLS ⋅ Active Status

STOP RENTING-OWN YOUR SPACE & BUILD YOUR FUTURE! Here is an excellent opportunity to own a mixed-use property in South El Monte with the flexibility to live, work, operate your business, and generate income from one location. 9375 Fern Street features two separate, fully remodeled and move-in-ready units, creating multiple possibilities for today's entrepreneur or owner-user. Occupy one unit and rent the other, live in one while operating your business from the other, or utilize both spaces for your own growing operation. Why continue paying rent for your home or workspace when you can invest in a property of your own? With improvements already completed, you can focus on your business instead of spending additional time and money on renovations. A major advantage is ample on-site parking with secure, gated access, providing valuable space for personal vehicles, employees, customers, equipment, or business vehicles. Conveniently located near major freeways and established commercial and industrial corridors, this property offers excellent accessibility throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles. Own the property. Operate your business. Create income. Build equity. Whether you're an entrepreneur ready for your own location, an owner-user seeking live/work flexibility, or an investor looking for a versatile mixed-use asset, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

9375 Fern Street, South El Monte

$858,888

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ IV26198469 MLS ⋅ Active Status

2511 Bombay Street, South El Monte | Astaire at Starlite GATED COMMUNITY | PAID SOLAR | LARGEST FLOOR PLAN — 2,088 SQ. FT. | COMMUNITY POOL | BBQ & PICNIC AREA | WALKING PATHS | VERY PRIVATE LOCATION | BUILD-TO-ORDER | FIRST-FLOOR BEDROOM + FULL BATH | COMMUTER-FRIENDLY LOCATION Welcome to Astaire at Starlite, a thoughtfully designed gated community offering a welcoming family-oriented lifestyle with amenities for relaxation, recreation, and connection. Residents can enjoy a community pool, BBQ area, grassy picnic space, and walking paths, all within a private neighborhood setting. Conveniently located near freeways, shopping, and dining, this community offers an ideal balance of neighborhood living and everyday accessibility. This KB Home features the largest floor plan in the community at approximately 2,088 square feet, offering a spacious three-story design with flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. Situated in a very private location within the community, this home also features PAID SOLAR and the opportunity to personalize your home through the build-to-order process with available selections and finishes. The first floor welcomes you with a bedroom and full bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office. The open-concept living area features a spacious kitchen with a peninsula island and bar seating, creating a natural gathering space while opening to the dining area and great room. A convenient powder bathroom and coat closet complete the first floor. The private third-floor primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom featuring dual vanity and walk-in shower. Two additional secondary bedrooms provide comfortable living space, with one bedroom offering additional flexibility for guests, family members, or a home office. A secondary bathroom with shower-tub combination and a conveniently located laundry area near the bedrooms add everyday convenience. Photos are of the model home - Interior and exterior finishes, colors, fixtures, landscaping, and other features may vary from the actual home. Buyer to verify all information and available options with builder.

2511 Bombay Street, South El Monte

$695,888

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ P1-28570 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

Welcome to 1339 Strozier Avenue, a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home situated on a large, fully fenced lot with plenty of outdoor space and potential to add an ADU (buyer to verify).Freshly painted inside and out, this home features a combination of hardwood and laminate flooring, a welcoming front porch, and a functional floor plan. The kitchen includes a convenient eating area and offers a great opportunity to update and customize to your own taste.Step outside to a large covered concrete patio, perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxing, along with a spacious fenced yard offering plenty of possibilities.Additional features include a one-car garage with laundry hookups and ample outdoor space for gardening, recreation, or future improvements.Conveniently located with easy access to the 60 Freeway, public transportation, shopping, dining, and surrounding amenities. A wonderful opportunity to make this home your own while taking advantage of the property's generous lot and future potential.

1339 Strozier Avenue, South El Monte

$1,098,000

CV26181455 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

Welcome to 2225 Santa Anita, a fully renovated, turnkey triplex in a prime South El Monte location. Offering three units ready to be leased and positioned to maximize rental income! This beautifully updated property presents an exceptional opportunity for investors or owner-occupants looking for immediate income potential without the hassle of existing tenants. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, while the two additional units each offer 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Each unit features its own private yard and designated parking spaces, providing desirable privacy and convenience for tenants. Thoughtful upgrades throughout the property include a new electrical panel with provisions ready for future solar installation, creating an opportunity to explore solar energy and potential additional savings or income, subject to applicable utility programs and approvals. The property also features a new central AC system in the primary residence and mini-split systems in both secondary units, providing efficient and comfortable climate control. The exterior has been designed with drought-tolerant landscaping and artificial turf, significantly reducing ongoing landscaping maintenance and water consumption. Water-efficient landscaping and fixtures add to the property's long-term efficiency and appeal. With three separate units, extensive renovations, private outdoor spaces, designated parking, energy-efficient upgrades, and the ability to establish rents at current market rates, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey income-producing property with tremendous flexibility and establish rental income from day one. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, major freeways, and everyday amenities, this South El Monte property offers tenants easy access to everything they need while providing an investor with a highly desirable rental location. Bring your tenants and start maximizing the potential of this exceptional triplex from day one!

2225 Santa Anita, South El Monte

$1,098,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ CV26181410 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 2225 Santa Anita, a fully renovated, turnkey triplex in a prime South El Monte location. Offering three units ready to be leased and positioned to maximize rental income! This beautifully updated property presents an exceptional opportunity for investors or owner-occupants looking for immediate income potential without the hassle of existing tenants. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, while the two additional units each offer 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Each unit features its own private yard and designated parking spaces, providing desirable privacy and convenience for tenants. Thoughtful upgrades throughout the property include a new electrical panel with provisions ready for future solar installation, creating an opportunity to explore solar energy and potential additional savings or income, subject to applicable utility programs and approvals. The property also features a new central AC system in the primary residence and mini-split systems in both secondary units, providing efficient and comfortable climate control. The exterior has been designed with drought-tolerant landscaping and artificial turf, significantly reducing ongoing landscaping maintenance and water consumption. Water-efficient landscaping and fixtures add to the property's long-term efficiency and appeal. With three separate units, extensive renovations, private outdoor spaces, designated parking, energy-efficient upgrades, and the ability to establish rents at current market rates, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey income-producing property with tremendous flexibility and establish rental income from day one. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, major freeways, and everyday amenities, this South El Monte property offers tenants easy access to everything they need while providing an investor with a highly desirable rental location. Bring your tenants and start maximizing the potential of this exceptional triplex from day one!

2225 Santa Anita, South El Monte

$850,000

MB26171866 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Prime South El Monte Rental Opportunity! Featuring 3 separate units, separately metered for gas and electricity. Ideal for investor seeking rental income, owner occupy one and collect supplemental rental income from the other 2 units or if you're looking to complete a 1031 exchange. Walking distance to Plaza Del Sol restaurants Habit Burger, Panda, Subway and Superior market, CVS & shops. Close to 60, 10 & 605 fwys.

1949 Fruitvale, South El Monte

$789,000

CV26168448 MLS ⋅ Active Status

|New Price $789.000 Investor Opportunity | Estimated $4,500/Month Market Rent | Low Operating Costs | No Mello-Roos Outstanding opportunity to own a newer construction investment property in the highly desirable gated Horizons Community. Built in 2021, this spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom corner-unit townhome offers approximately 1,957 square feet with an estimated market rental value of approximately $4,500 per month, making it an attractive addition to any real estate portfolio. What truly sets this property apart are its exceptionally low ownership costs. Investors will appreciate the low approximate 1.25% property tax rate, HOA dues of only $293 per month (including trash service), fully paid solar with an average electric bill of approximately $50 per month, estimated homeowner's insurance of approximately $100 per month, and no Mello-Roos. The versatile floor plan features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a desirable first-floor bedroom and full bathroom, appealing to a wide range of tenants. Interior upgrades include luxury vinyl plank flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large center island, dual-zone HVAC, tankless water heater, private balcony, and an attached two-car garage with direct access and EV charger pre-plumbing. Residents enjoy a professionally managed gated community featuring BBQ areas, picnic spaces, playground, fire pit, dog walking areas, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Convenient access to shopping, restaurants, major freeways, schools, and employment centers supports strong long-term rental demand. Ideal for buy-and-hold investors, 1031 exchange buyers, or anyone seeking a newer, low-maintenance investment property with attractive long-term appreciation potential. Investment Snapshot List Price: $799,000 Estimated Market Rent: Approximately $4,500/month* Low Approximate Property Tax Rate: 1.25% HOA: $293/month (includes trash) Average Solar/Electric: Approximately $50/month Estimated Insurance: Approximately $100/month Fully Paid Solar Built in 2021 No Mello-Roos Largest Floor Plan 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms Excellent 1031 Exchange Opportunity *Estimated market rent is based on current market conditions and is provided for informational purposes only. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify rental potential and operating expenses.

1165 Cassidy Lane, South El Monte

$998,000

7 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ WS26164452 MLS ⋅ Active Status

3 INDIVIDUAL HOMES on 1 LOT! A rare opportunity to own a unique triplex on an expansive 10,830 sq. ft. lot in the growing South El Monte market. Proudly owned by the same family for over two decades, this is the first time this exceptional property has been offered for sale. What truly sets this property apart is that all three units are DETACHED and on SEPARATE METERS for all utilities, each with its own private front yard and no shared walls, offering the feel and privacy of individual homes. The front residence features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, while the two rear homes each offer 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, creating an excellent foundation for immediate rental income. Whether you're an investor looking to maximize cash flow, explore future development opportunities, or add value over time, this property offers tremendous upside. It's also an ideal setup for multigenerational living, live in one home while renting the other two to help offset your mortgage or accommodate extended family with privacy and independence. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major freeways, this property combines strong income potential with long-term growth in one of South El Monte's most promising neighborhoods. Opportunities like this are few and far between. Whether you're expanding your investment portfolio or searching for a versatile property with endless possibilities, this is one you won't want to miss.

2018 Potrero, South El Monte

$1,190,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ TR26131983 MLS ⋅ Active Status

ZONING R3 !!! LARGE LOT !!! 16,581 LOT Size !!!! BUILD 3 HOUSES ON A LOT !!! Rare land available to Build in City of El Monte. Easy Access to Freeway, Schools and Shops

9752 Cortada, South El Monte

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