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Charter Oak

Charter Oak

$800,903 Average Value
$525 Average Price per Sq Ft
23 Homes For Sale

Charter Oak has a suburban lifestyle between Glendora and Covina

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.

Charter Oak residents enjoy traditional houses, and easy access to major freeways.
Charter Oak residents enjoy traditional houses, and easy access to major freeways.
Enjoy food and beer at Glendora Public Market.
Enjoy food and beer at Glendora Public Market.
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Townhouses, ranch-style homes, condos and more in Charter Oak

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.

New townhomes in the Charter Oak neighborhood are affordable for those looking to move into the area.
New townhomes in the Charter Oak neighborhood are affordable for those looking to move into the area.
Updated ranch-style home with solar panels gives the area a cozy yet modern feel.
Updated ranch-style home with solar panels gives the area a cozy yet modern feel.
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Well-rated schools, including Royal Oak Middle and Charter Oak High

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.

Royal Oak Common's Middle School offers schooling from grades 7-8.
Royal Oak Common's Middle School offers schooling from grades 7-8.
Charter Oak football field hosts its schools football games and track meetings.
Charter Oak football field hosts its schools football games and track meetings.
Willow Elementary is one of five elementary schools in the B+ rated Charter Oak School District.
Willow Elementary is one of five elementary schools in the B+ rated Charter Oak School District.
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Recreation areas like Kahler Russell Park and Charter Oak Park

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.

Watch the kids play baseball at Charter Oak Park or take them to the park and play.
Watch the kids play baseball at Charter Oak Park or take them to the park and play.
Kahler Russel Park provides fun for all with a skate rink, tennis courts & playground.
Kahler Russel Park provides fun for all with a skate rink, tennis courts & playground.
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Retail options is San Dimas

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.

Charter Oaks Pasha Market is a go-to for everyday errands.
Charter Oaks Pasha Market is a go-to for everyday errands.
Find that novel you've been searching for in Charter Oaks Barnes and Noble.
Find that novel you've been searching for in Charter Oaks Barnes and Noble.
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About 30 miles to downtown LA and more transportation

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 30 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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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ontario International

24 min drive

Bus

Covina Blvd And Mangrove Ave S

Bus

Arrow HWY And Lyman Ave N

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Grand Ave And Cypress St E

Bus

Arrow HWY And Glendora Ave E

Bus

Covina Blvd And Valley Center Ave S

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Grand Ave And Carter Dr E

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Arrow HWY And Glendora Ave W

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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 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
4,920
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,512
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,963
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,219
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
903
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
2
Median Rent
$2,950
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,500
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,975
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,600
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,600
Median Condo Rent
$2,975
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,775

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
$79,601
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

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Moderately friendly

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

30 / 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.

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