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Northeast Los Angeles oasis in the Monterey Hills
The natural grandeur of Montecito Heights, just south of trendy Highland Park, is known for attracting creatives to its lush, woodsy tranquility. In the late 1800s, famed journalist Charles Lummis built an all-stone castle-like home here by hand that still stands. Painter William Lees Judson found inspiration in Montecito Heights to establish Southern California's first college for fine arts. Judson is also notable for jumpstarting the American Arts and Crafts movement that popularized the Craftsman architecture prevalent throughout the neighborhood.
From homes built into the Monterey Hills, residents savor views of the Los Angeles skyline to the east and San Gabriel Mountains to the west. "It's a piece of northeast Los Angeles that's very secluded while still very close to downtown," says Realtor David De Anda of Las Casas Realty, who frequently works in the neighborhood. "It's really sought after, and it's been that way for decades." Bordered by Interstate 110, which connects to the 5 and 10, residents are also within less than 10 miles of the Rose Bowl Stadium, California State University LA and Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Glenn Shelhamer, a real estate broker licensed in California since 2014 and Team Lead for the Shelhamer Group of agents specializing in northeast LA, says, "Montecito Heights checks a lot of boxes. You get this peaceful sense of exclusivity in the hills, but in less than 5 miles, you can reach the nightlife along Figueroa in Highland Park, public parks in South Pasadena, wine and craft beer taphouses in Eagle Rock and all of downtown LA. Plus, you're at the beach in 35 minutes one way and skiing in the mountains an hour the other way." Whether returning home, escaping into nature, or heading to town, Montecito residents are wrapped in a sweep of northeast LA delights.
Hillside homes with views of downtown Los Angeles in Montecito Heights.
Montecito Heights very secluded, but it's still very close to Highland Park
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Ernest Debs Park, Arroyo Secco bike path
Outdoor enthusiasts and birdwatchers hike the chaparral-covered slopes of Ernest Debs Regional Park, a 300-acre greenspace with a 5-mile walking loop. Adds Shelhamer, "You feel like you're lost in a forest, but you're in the middle of the city. There's a viewing stop with benches and a lake with lots of different turtle species. And all the pathways into the hills are paved and well-maintained."
Just down the road, Montecito Heights Community Center offers sports courts, athletic fields, and entry to the Arroyo Seco Bike Path — a two-mile trail following the river under the shade of towering sycamore and oak trees. Kids enjoy the playground at Hermon Park, equipped with 11 lighted tennis courts.
History buffs bone up on LA history at the outdoor Heritage Square Museum, where locals stroll a historic street with immaculately preserved Victorian homes to experience the city as it was in the late 1800s.
Playground at Rose Hill Park in Montecito Heights are safe and modern.
Rose Hill Park in Montecito Heights is a quiet place to relax.
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Neighborhood eateries and hip spots in Highland Park
Close to home, a small plaza gathers a Fresco Community Market, coffeehouse and Monterey Donut. To the south, El Arco is the go-to for authentic Mexican. Across the river in Highland Park, highly rated restaurants line Figueroa Street and York Boulevard. It's also home to the retro Highland Park Bowl, the Lodge Room concert venue and the vintage-vinyl On Maritime Records. Shelhamer says, "Houston's is a great restaurant to take the family out to dinner in Pasadena, and there's also some great mom-and-pops here like Sushi Roku."
El Arco Mexican Restaurant is a neighborhood staple in Montecito Heights.
Various businesses and shops are along Lincoln Blvd in Montecito Heights.
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Historic Craftsman and Mission Revival homes
Iconic Craftsman homes steal the show in Montecito Heights, mixed with Victorian, Tudor and Spanish-influence styles lining narrow, winding roads. Lots may be small, but stands of trees lend privacy. Pricing ranges from around $700,000 for small bungalows to more than a million for renovated homes. New homes have sold for over $2 million. "That's still more affordable than some sought-after hillside communities nearby," De Anda says, "and it's a slightly cheaper alternative to Mount Washington." Shelhamer explains that it's a growing spot on the radar for affordability because it's a place where he says, "You can find homes on the historic registry and restore them to their original glory."
Mediterranean style home are commonly found in Montecito Heights.
Victorian style house on display in Montecito Heights.
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B-grade Franklin High and innovative CalCreative
Public schools are within the Los Angeles Unified School District, given a B-plus on Niche, and kids can start at one of several elementary schools, including Glen Alta, also given a Niche B-minus. Sixth through eighth graders may attend Luther Burbank Middle, which holds a B grade on Niche, and advance to Benjamin Franklin Senior High School, which gets a Niche B-plus. In 2022, Benjamin Franklin's girl's basketball team earned the CIP LA City Section Champion title. Students can also apply to attend the charter public CalCreative from second through eighth grade. CalCreative's residency program provides studio space to area artists and culture makers, which helps expose students to a multitude of creative processes.
Hillside Elementary serves students in grades K-5 in Montecito Heights.
Benjamin Franklin High School is a dual language and STEM magnet school in Montecito Heights.
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GoMetro on main corridors
Montecito Heights is bordered by the Arroyo Seco Parkway, for easy access to downtown Los Angeles attractions, Elysian Park, Echo Park and Silver Lake. Multiple GoMetro bus stops line main corridors such as Griffin and Mercury Avenues. Says Shelhamer, "We have a good transit metro system. There's light rail train all over the city, a subway and buses. People take public transit to the beach and to work on the Yellow Line."
Public transportation are options for residents in Montecito Heights.
Montecito Heights has excellent public transportation options.
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Heritage Square events and the Lotus Festival
In Montecito Heights, the Heritage Square Museum hosts a calendar of events such as movie nights, haunted ghost tours and a metaphysical Magic Market popup. Just four miles south, more than 100,000 locals and visitors gather every summer for the Lotus Festival at Echo Park Lake, celebrating Philippine culture with dragon boats, artisans, food and entertainment.
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On average, homes in Montecito Heights, Los Angeles sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Montecito Heights, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $847,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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