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Council approves purchase of 1892 Victorian at 222 E. Cypress to preserve historic home
Summary
Council voted to buy the four-parcel site at 222 East Cypress Avenue for $1,530,000 with a 10% contingency to secure and preserve an 1892 historic home; seller may occupy property through April 15.
The City of Monrovia approved buying a historic Victorian house and adjacent lots at 222 East Cypress Avenue to preserve the structure and control future use.
Staff presented a purchase-and-sale agreement for the property held by the Terry and Chari McAuliffe Living Trust. Staff said the home was built in 1892 and sits on four contiguous parcels with an approximately 180‑by‑180‑foot lot. The recommended purchase price is $1,530,000 with a 10% contingency equal to…
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