Open Houses in Montebello, CA
If I were searching through open houses in Montebello, I’d expect a compact city with a long history, from an 1840s adobe to the oil wells that once covered its hills. I’d sort the list by area and check each address against the freeway. The list below refreshes every morning with homes in Montebello that have an open house coming up.
This Week’s Open Houses in Montebello
Sunday, October 4 1 open house
– 4 pm
$1,048,000
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,142 sq ft
1248 Poppy Ct, 90640
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What I’d Look For If I Were Buying in Montebello
If I were buying in Montebello, I’d look at age first. The Census Bureau puts the median home at 1963, so I’d expect a lot of midcentury houses, and I’d ask about the roof, the electrical panel and the plumbing at each open house. I’d also want to know about the ground under the house, because the city sits partly on former oil country.
About 46% of homes are owner-occupied, so I’d expect condos, townhomes and small apartment buildings among the listings. I’d check the property type on each one and confirm which school district a home falls in, since Montebello Unified serves the city and also parts of several nearby communities.
From My Notes: Montebello in September 2026
When I pulled the list on September 29, 2026, Montebello had a thin week, which is normal for a small city:
- One home had an open house scheduled, with one showing.
- It was asking $1.05M, with 4 bedrooms and about 2,142 square feet.
With a single listing, I’d treat the numbers as one data point, not a trend.
Montebello Areas I’d Put on My List
Around Sanchez Adobe Park
The Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe, built in 1844 or 1845 depending on the source, is the city’s oldest standing structure, and the park on Adobe Avenue is home to the Montebello Historical Museum. I’d wander the older streets near it to see how the lots and housing age differ from the newer parts of town.
Grant Rea Park
The city’s park department lists Grant Rea Park at 600 Rea Drive, with ballfields, a splash pad and the Montebello Barnyard Zoo, run by a contracted vendor. If I liked a home near the park, I’d visit on a weekend to see how busy the streets get on game days.
The Montebello Hills
Standard Oil found oil in the Montebello hills in 1917, and over the next sixty years the hills filled with producing wells. I’d ask any seller about that history and about what sits near the property today, and I’d look at how the terrain shapes the street layout.
Montebello Housing at a Glance
These figures cover the whole city, so they blend several different parts of Montebello.
| Measure | Montebello | Los Angeles metro |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,045 | 12,974,487 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $697,900 | $871,300 |
| Median year homes were built | 1963 | 1969 |
| Homes that are owner-occupied | 46% | 48% |
| Average commute to work | 31.0 min | 29.5 min |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020 to 2024. Metro is the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area.
Getting Around Montebello
Here’s what I’d note before planning routes:
- SR 60, the Pomona Freeway, runs through the city.
- I-5, the Santa Ana Freeway, runs along the southern edge.
- The Montebello/Commerce Metrolink station is at 2000 Flotilla Street, on the Riverside Line.
- Montebello Bus Lines is a city-owned local transit operator.
Caltrans is studying the I-5 corridor from the Orange County line to SR 60, with Montebello among the cities covered, but the study lists no completion date, so I wouldn’t plan around it. If I were commuting from here, I’d drive the route on a weekday in both rush hours first. The average is 31.0 minutes, and about 11% of workers work from home.
How I’d Plan an Open House Day in Montebello
There were too few showings on September 29, 2026 to see a pattern yet.
I’d stay close to the freeway I’d actually use. Grouping stops by area keeps the day short, and I’d check each end time before driving to the next address.
Montebello sits inland, so I’d expect warm summer afternoons and would plan the longer walks for the morning.
Montebello Open House FAQ
How much do homes cost in Montebello?
The Census Bureau’s 2020 to 2024 estimate for the median value of owner-occupied homes is $697,900. I’d use the price range in my notes above for what is on the market now.
How old are the houses in Montebello?
The median home was built in 1963. I’d expect plenty of midcentury houses alongside some older ones near the historic areas.
Is there a train station in Montebello?
There is a Metrolink station, Montebello/Commerce, on the Riverside Line. Montebello has no Metro Rail station, though the E Line extension is planned to reach the city, with construction targeted for 2029.
Which freeways serve Montebello?
SR 60 runs through the city and I-5 runs along its southern edge. I’d check how close each home is to the freeway.
How long is the commute in Montebello?
The average worker’s commute is 31.0 minutes, compared with 29.5 in the Los Angeles metro area.
Do I need an agent to go to an open house in Montebello?
No. You can drop in on your own. Hosts sometimes keep a sign-in list, and choosing an agent is a separate decision.
