$1,176,718Average Value$603Average Price per Sq Ft39Homes For Sale
Historic preservation area with character homes
Designated as a historic area, Harvard Heights is an urban oasis for the preservation-minded. Once a neighborhood in decline, the area has transformed over the last 20 years as growth in Koreatown and West Adams has trickled over. "Harvard Heights is on the path of progress," says Dario Svidler, Partner CRE's executive vice president, who has almost $1 billion in career sales. "There is a lot of investment wanting to be placed here. Historically, it's been depressed, but people are building, and there are commercial opportunities." Despite the growth and development, it can still feel like a small town. "It has that sense of community, which I'm not so sure you find in other places in Los Angeles," says Compass Realtor Natalie Neith, who has over 30 years of experience. "Here, we know each other."
Harvard Heights, CA offers an array of home styles and amenities to its community.
Designated as a historic area, Harvard Heights is an urban oasis for the preservation-minded.
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Benefitting from proximity to Koreatown
Bolstered by its proximity to Koreatown, Harvard Heights has thriving commercial corridors along West Olympic Boulevard, South Western Avenue and Venice Boulevard. There are many ethnic restaurants along those stretches, but Korean fare dominates. Road to Seoul Korean BBQ is an all-you-can-eat offering with everything from sirloin to squid. The venue is clean and unpretentious; you can cook meat on a grill built into the table. Myung In Dumplings offers traditional Korean buns and dumplings inside a modest storefront. For a change of pace, the original El Cholo is a Mexican restaurant that has been in business for over 100 years. "This place couldn't be more famous; you go in, and it feels super classic. The crab and lobster tamale is delicious," Svidler says.
The neighborhood is home to the Koreatown Galleria, a three-story shopping center with a wide range of Asian retail shops. For stocking up on groceries, the Galleria Market is a large supermarket known for its selection of produce and seafood.
Harvard Heights, CA is bordering Los Angeles' Koreatown offering many delicious restaurants.
Koreatown Gallery is a great place to shop on the border of Harvard Heights.
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Turn-of-the-century Craftsman homes
The housing in Harvard Heights includes single-family homes, multifamily units and condos. “This area attracts a lot of graduate students from USC, so you’ve got a high volume of renters and investment properties,” Svidler says. “There is a good amount of multifamily here, but not high density; it’s fourplexes up to maybe 20 units.” Single-family homes are largely one and two-story Craftman-style homes built between 1900 and 1910. Homes are modestly sized — two or three bedrooms and between 700 and 2,000 square feet — and priced between $700,000 and $3 million for something fully updated. Because of the preservation status of the neighborhood, renovations have to be approved by the city. Condos list between $450,000 and $800,000. Multifamily units are priced between $700,000 for a compact duplex and over $4 million for something with over a dozen units.
Craftsman home with a long driveway and large front lawn in Harvard Heights, CA.
Colorful craftsman homes are common on the streets of Harvard Heights, CA.
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Summer Night Lights keeps kids off the streets
Green space is scarce in this decidedly urban neighborhood. West Adams Heights Park is the only park in Harvard Heights. Situated on a little slice of land at the corner of Cordova Street and Normandie Avenue, the park includes a playground and a climbing wall. Normandie Recreation Center has lighted sports facilities, a community room and a children’s play area. Summer Night Lights at the rec center is a citywide program aimed at creating a safe environment for kids during peak times of gang-related violence. Free summer classes for kids include judo, tumbling, volleyball and skateboarding.
Children in Harvard Heights, CA can enjoy the swing set and playground at Normandie Rec Center.
Practice basketball with friends at Normandie Recreation Center in Harvard Heights, CA.
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Access to the 10 and 5 miles from downtown LA
Harvard Heights has direct highway access to Interstate 10 on the neighborhood's southern border. "Highway noise is definitely an issue south of Washington Boulevard, but they've walled off so much of the freeway in the last decade that it's not that bad," Svidler says. "If you're right next to it, obviously, it's going to be louder." Downtown Los Angeles is about 5 miles northeast via Venice Boulevard. Multiple major thoroughfares run through the neighborhood; many are four-lane roads with traffic lights every few blocks. The area around the Koreatown Galleria is known for congestion. Los Angeles International Airport is about 15 miles away via La Cienega Boulevard, a drive that can take over an hour during unpredictable rush hours. About 3 miles away toward downtown, Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is the closest hospital. For those who depend on public transit, there are bus routes on most of the main streets, and the Wilshire/Western metro station is a mile north.
Take a short drive from Harvard Heights, CA to Crypto.com Arena to watch an event.
Downtown LA is a short drive up the I-10 from Harvard Heights, CA.
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Los Angeles High School's notable alumni
Los Angeles Unified is a solid urban public school district graded B-plus by Niche. Kids can start their education at Los Angeles Elementary School, a walkable community school inside Harvard Heights, which is graded C-plus by Niche. Pio Pico Middle and Los Angeles High School are also graded C-plus. Founded in 1873, LAHS is Southern California's oldest public high school. Notable alums include Dustin Hoffman, George Takei and Johnnie Cochran. The school's STEAM magnet program is geared toward interest in science, computer technology, graphic design and mathematics.
Young students in Harvard Heights, CA can attend Los Angeles Elementary School.
Pio Pico Middle School located in Arlington Heights received a C+ from Niche.
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Parks in this Area
Benny H. Potter West Adams Avenues Memorial Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Loren Miller Recreation Center
Basketball
Soccer
Tennis
West Adams Height Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Wilton Place Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Seoul International Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Normandie Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Transit
Airport
Los Angeles International
21 min drive
Bus
Venice & Saint Andrews
Bus
Western & Washington Blvd. (Northbound)
Bus
18th & Western Ave. (Northbound)
Bus
Washington & Harvard
Bus
Olympic & Western
Bus
Western & 11th
Bus
Pico & Harvard
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Harvard Heights
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Harvard Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harvard Heights, Los Angeles sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Harvard Heights, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $938,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Proudly presenting this gorgeous gem most primely situated in the heart of Koreatown. Exquisitely re-imagined in 2022, this stunning California Bungalow incorporates elegant modernism in a convenient, spacious one-floor open layout that welcomes an abundance of natural sunlight from original oversized windows, pleasantly radiating warmth throughout. This neatly upgraded, well-maintained home
Perfect opportunity to live in a remodeled historic house while using rent to offset your mortgage payment. Downstairs of the front house has new kitchen and bathroom, flooring, upgraded plumbing and electrical. Laundry and storage rooms can be converted to bedrooms is buyers desire to create a 3 bedroom main house. Upstairs of the main house is a two bedroom apartment with new kitchen and
8,920 square foot lot with 4-unit MFR structure to be delivered with plans in progress for 23 or 30 residential unit layouts. Excellent location on a quiet residential street in the high demand Arlington Heights neighborhood of Mid-City Los Angeles. Developer-friendly parking configuration with 12 first level covered spaces and bike storage (no subterranean parking) in the 23 unit plans, or no
Prime Investment Property with Multiple Income Streams this versatile investment opportunity features a spacious main residence with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing ample space for family living or long-term tenants. Additionally, the property includes two separate one-bedroom units, ideal for generating additional rental income or accommodating extended family members. Key Features: Main
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Enjoy stunning views of the Hollywood Sign and surrounding mountains right from your living room. This top-floor corner unit boasts 9-foot ceilings and features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. All appliances including the in-unit washer and dryer have been recently upgraded. The master bedroom includes a walk-in closet, a full bathroom, and a private balcony overlooking a beautifully landscaped
We give you a stunning selection of NY-style studio lofts in a three-story building with an elevator, controlled access entrance, and gated parking spaces. The showpiece is our excellent location these apartments are in Koreatown, Los Angeles, near Galleria Market, the University of Southern California, Arena, and MacArthur Park. Best of all? Downtown LA is only 10 minutes away!Do you want to
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
16,797
Median Age
39
Population Density
34 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,632
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,387
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
65.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
% Population in Labor Force
62.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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