Alejandro Martinez Cansino
Responds Quickly
Only 1 Realty Group LLC
(626) 889-6524
103 Total Sales
2 in Charter Oak
$95K - $650K Price Range
Charter Oak
Neighborhood in Covina, California
Los Angeles County 91724, 91740
At the base of the San Gabriel mountains is Charter Oak, a Los Angeles bedroom community that grew into itself after World War II.
This suburban area, with its traditional houses, condominiums and sought-after public schools, is where people come home after battling the LA traffic during their evening commutes. It’s where you’ll enjoy milkshakes and boba tea at the public market, head over to the local Middle Eastern grocery store for lavash or Al Wazir olive oil and bring the kids to the park and supervise them from a circular picnic table. It’s quiet, suburban Los Angeles County, with easy access to the Foothill Freeway.
Legend has it that a Spanish nobleman named Don Antonio, who fled Los Angeles after some difficulty with the law, hid in a large, leafy oak tree when American militiamen attacked him and his fellow campers during his escape. While he was hiding, Antonio overheard the captain below him say, “Verily this oak tree is like the Charter Oak,” referring to a historical white oak tree in Connecticut. That’s how the neighborhood got its name.
Most of the houses you’ll see here were built during the second half of the 20th century as a result of the post-World War II housing boom. You’ll see 2,100-square-foot traditional-style houses from the 1950s for $1 million, townhouses for $560,000, ranch-style houses for $800,000, 1980s condominiums for $560,000 and mobile homes for $209,000.
When you live in Charter Oak, everything you need is just a few minutes away by car. Neighbors grocery shop at Trader Joe’s, Target, Walmart and Costco in nearby San Dimas, and at Amazon Fresh, the brick-and-mortar encapsulation of the retail behemoth.
There are also parks, like the Glendora Arboretum & Botanic Garden, where you can walk down a pathway or hop from one steppingstone to another while surrounded by flowers and trees. You can play tennis, go roller skating or walk over the wooden bridge at Kahler Russell Park. Or you can watch the kids play baseball at Charter Oak Park, and after the game you can flip some burgers on the barbecue. If you prefer waterside activities like kayaking, you can do that at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, which is about 7 miles away by car.
Charter Oak is known for its school system, which has a B+ rating from Niche. The district has five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school, and serves parts of the cities of Covina, Glendora and San Dimas. All kids in the district attend Royal Oak Middle School for grades 7-8 and Charter Oak High School, which is known for athletics like swimming, its business academy and its choir, band and drama programs.
In addition to the Foothill Freeway, Charter Oak is also close to the San Bernadino Freeway, State Route 57 and State Route 39. For commuters, it’s centrally located and easy to get to from downtown Los Angeles, which is about 28 miles away. Charter Oak is a bedroom community where Angelinos can rest their heads at the end of a long day, where they can really, truly get some rest.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Alejandro Martinez Cansino
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RICHARD RHILINGER
RICHARD RHILINGER
KELLER WILLIAMS LAKE ARROWHEAD
(951) 903-5994
97 Total Sales
1 in Charter Oak
$575,000 Price
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Ralph Ruiz
Ralph Ruiz
Keller Williams Pacific Estate
(562) 632-5294
29 Total Sales
1 in Charter Oak
$765,000 Price
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Jane Castillo
Jane Castillo
Keller Williams Realty
(424) 283-4769
25 Total Sales
1 in Charter Oak
$891,000 Price
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Cindy Ciulla
Cindy Ciulla
COLDWELL BANKER BLACKSTONE RTY
(909) 235-5731
94 Total Sales
2 in Charter Oak
$685K - $690K Price Range
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Renee Bannoura
Renee Bannoura
Pinnacle Real Estate Group
(626) 727-8474
13 Total Sales
1 in Charter Oak
$880,000 Price
Schools
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Charter Oak Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Kahler Russell Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lone Hill Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Gladstone Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Dawson Avenue Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Charter Oak | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Charter Oak Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Charter Oak, Covina sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Charter Oak, Covina over the last 12 months is $780,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$779,000
Median Sale Price
$780,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$824,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$788,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$532,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
236
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$535
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,759
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,511
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,018
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,215
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
900
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 2212 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 2212 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,660 per month
- Gladstone Ridge Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 940+ Sq Ft
- 435 W Gladstone St
- Glendora, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
19,500
Median Age
41
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,507
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,328
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
32%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
South Glendora
Less expensive homes and easy highway access south of the foothills in Glendora
West San Dimas
Quiet, comfortable suburban enclave surrounded by recreational opportunities
San Dimas
Centrally located living between Los Angeles and the Inland Empire
The Village
A historic residential district and dining on The Avenue are downtown perks
Azusa
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