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Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens

$818,358 Average Value
$533 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

What it's like to live in Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens is a small city in Los Angeles County where longtime residents and newcomers share a sense of pride in the neighborhood. The city has a mix of older ranch-style and Spanish-inspired homes, along with manufactured housing options. You have quick access to Interstate 710, which links residents to Long Beach and Downtown LA. Shops and restaurants along Eastern Avenue and green spaces like John Anson Ford Park allow locals to enjoy time close to home.

Bell Gardens has chain and locally owned restaurants.
Bell Gardens has chain and locally owned restaurants.
Bell Gardens is a city with a small-town vibe.
Bell Gardens is a city with a small-town vibe.
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Established homes set close together throughout the city

Ranch-style, Spanish-inspired and manufactured homes fill Bell Gardens. Properties tend to sit close together across the area. Many homes were built around the 1940s and 1950s, so you'll see plenty of properties with detached garages, long driveways and fenced-in front yards. Prices usually range from the low $100,000s for manufactured homes to the upper $700,000s for some of the larger single-family homes. “It’s very community-based, and everyone knows each other,” says Betty Lopez, broker and owner with Better Homes Realty, BHR Whittier Inc. “The area is beautiful. Homes are sought after here, and residents take pride in their lawns.”

Some homes in Bell Gardens have Spanish-inspired styles.
Some homes in Bell Gardens have Spanish-inspired styles.
From the Rio Hondo River in Bell Gardens, it's a quick drive to Downtown Los Angeles.
From the Rio Hondo River in Bell Gardens, it's a quick drive to Downtown Los Angeles.
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Bell Gardens has locally owned restaurants along Eastern Avenue.
Bell Gardens has locally owned restaurants along Eastern Avenue.

Shopping and dining down East Avenue

Bell Gardens' shopping scene is along Eastern Avenue. Los Jardines Shopping Center has the El Super grocery store and spots like Petco. Bell Gardens Marketplace is across the street with Food 4 Less and fast-food restaurants. While you have national restaurant brands, you also have locally owned spots to try, like:

  • Tacos El Negro, a local favorite for slow-cooked al pastor and carne asada tacos
  • Alfredo's Mexican Food, a drive-through and walk-up location for burritos and enchiladas
  • El Pescador Restaurant, Mexican seafood restaurant featuring ceviche tostadas and hearty caldos
People who want more restaurant options head into Downey, and Commerce is home to the Citadel Outlets, where you can shop over 100 national brands.

Public and private schools serve Bell Gardens students

The Montebello Unified School District serves the area, and there are multiple schools within the city limits. Kids might attend Bell Gardens High School, which offers career technical education courses focused on topics like culinary arts and computer graphic design. St. Gertrude the Great Catholic School is one of the private options in the area.

Getting active at Veterans Park and John Anson Ford Park

When people want to get outdoors, Bell Gardens has a few options. Bell Gardens Veterans Park has space for picnics, baseball and basketball. The Bell Gardens Boys & Girls Club is next to the athletic courts, and families sign up for activities like dance classes. John Anson Ford Park is the largest green space, where you can walk along the paved path that goes past the lake, Bell Gardens Sports Center, aquatics center and playground. Some residents park here and take their bikes along the path to reach the Rio Hondo Bike Path. You might spend the day at the park's nine-hole golf Bell Gardens Golf Course that's tucked behind the sports complex.

Schools and after-school activities keep kids in Bell Gardens active year-round.
Schools and after-school activities keep kids in Bell Gardens active year-round.
Bell Gardens has a few different parks with a variety of amenities.
Bell Gardens has a few different parks with a variety of amenities.
Bell Gardens Veterans Park honors service members in Bell Gardens, CA.
Bell Gardens Veterans Park honors service members in Bell Gardens, CA.
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Bell Gardens is a small city a short drive from Downtown LA.
Bell Gardens is a small city a short drive from Downtown LA.

How to get from Bell Gardens to Los Angeles and Long Beach

Interstate 710 runs directly through Bell Gardens, providing a roughly 20-mile route to Long Beach and a connection to Interstate 5 on the roughly 10-mile drive to Downtown LA. “You’re close to South LA and downtown,” Lopez says. “There’s traffic, of course, but it’s pretty easy to get around.” Parkwest Bicycle Casino is a major employer in the area, so some people have short commute to work. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority buses connect the area to the wider county, and the city operates its own local fixed-route bus and trolley service. The streets are lined with sidewalks, and you have bike lanes on roads like Florence and Gage avenues.

Bell Gardens parks host family-friendly summer activities and events

The parks get particularly busy during the summer with city events. From farmers markets to holiday celebrations, there are a range of ways to connect with fellow residents. You might join in on:

  • Summer Nights Concerts, a free Thursday evening series at Veterans Park
  • Dive-In Movie Night, poolside screenings at the aquatics center during the summer
  • Eddie Cochran Memorial Car Show, an annual event at John Anson Ford Park honoring the rock and roll musician

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
2,649
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
6.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,191
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,457
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
871
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
550
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
3
Median Rent
$3,150
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,800
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,200
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,700
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,000
Median Condo Rent
$3,175
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,200

Weather

Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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