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Walkability is a key feature of Lucerne-Higuera
Situated along Washington and National boulevards and walkable to downtown Culver City, Lucerne-Higuera is a neighborhood with proximity to great schools, well-loved parks and public transportation. “Walkability is a highlight of most Culver City neighborhoods. It’s an absolute luxury to get around your neighborhood without a car in Los Angeles,” says Dannie Cavanaugh, the principal at Cavanaugh Realtors and a city resident since 1962. Lucerne-Higuera is home to cultural hotspots like the DeMille Theatre, Culver Studios and Nova Exhibition LA, a museum. It’s also only a few blocks east of Sony Pictures Studio, an entertainment hub and employment anchor in the city.
Vintage mix of classic and contemporary architecture
Vintage homes in Lucerne-Higuera are on the smaller side — most are two to three bedrooms, two baths and under 2,000 square feet. “This is an older area of the city, so you’ve got stuff built as early as the 1920s through the 1950s,” Cavanaugh says. “But a lot of the old stuff is being torn down in favor of more expansive modern developments, so you have a mix of classic and contemporary.” The neighborhood is overwhelmingly single-family, but a handful of two- to four-unit apartments have been grandfathered in, according to Cavanaugh. Homes in the neighborhood are priced between $1.3 million for a 1920s bungalow under 1,000 square feet and nearly $5 million for a modern linear property over 4,000 square feet.
Culver City High School earns an A from Niche
Culver City Unified is an excellent public school district graded A by Niche. Kids can start their education at Linwood E. Howe Elementary, a walkable community school graded A-minus. Culver City Middle is also graded A-minus, and Culver City High School gets an A. CCHS offers concurrent enrollment on campus with partners West Los Angeles College and Santa Monica College, allowing students to earn college credits free of charge while completing their high school education.
Nearby parks are not necessarily walkable
There are no parks within Lucerne-Higuera, but several are a short distance away. “The parks look close on a map but are not super walkable. You’ve got to cross National Boulevard or the Ballona Creek, so you’ll need to get in the car,” Cavanaugh says. “You can’t just walk straight through across traffic or through the industrial part of the Hayden Tract.” Boasting hilltop views of downtown Los Angeles, the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding mountains, Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is just across Ballona Creek adjacent to Culver City Park and part of the broader Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. The area is home to the Culver City Stairs, an extremely popular spot to get some steps in. For more outdoor recreation opportunities, Venice Beach is just under 10 miles west via Interstate 10.
Platform shopping mall and breakfast at Destroyer
Multiple commercial and industrial stretches exist in Lucerne-Higuera, home to the Platform shopping mall and within walking distance of downtown Culver City. “The Platform project has boutique shopping and a bunch of trendy little restaurants,” Cavanaugh says. To stock up on groceries, Trader Joe’s and Erewhon are both downtown. Whole Foods and Target are just beyond Ballona Creek. Within the neighborhood, Simonette Restaurant is an upscale French bistro with a lush, vibey patio and craft cocktails. Destroyer is a daytime spot for Scandinavian-style breakfast and lunch. The minimalist décor is stark and clean, with bright white walls, exposed beam ceilings and a concrete floor. This hipster hangout serves a mean porridge and avocado toast.
Walkable to the E Line
Lucerne-Higuera is walkable to downtown Culver City and the Metro’s E Line station on Washington Boulevard. Venice and National boulevards are the neighborhood’s primary thoroughfares and are lined by routes operated by the Culver CityBus. Interstate 10 is just a few blocks north, and Interstate 405 is about 2 miles west. “All of these roads see congestion every day. Traffic is heavy in Culver City — there is no getting around that,” Cavanaugh says. For commuters, downtown Los Angeles is about 10 miles east via the 10, and Santa Monica is 8 miles west, also via the 10. To catch a flight, Los Angeles International Airport is 10 miles away via the 405.
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Transit
Airport
Los Angeles International
14 min drive
Subway
Culver City
Bus
Schaefer St & National Blvd
Bus
Washington Blvd & Landmark St (Expo)
Bus
Wesley St & National Blvd
Bus
Lucerne Ave & Higuera St
Bus
Higuera St & Helms Ave
Bus
Expo E Line Culver City Station
Bus
Lucerne Ave & Lafayette Pl
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lucerne-Higuera
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lucerne-Higuera Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lucerne-Higuera, Culver City sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lucerne-Higuera, Culver City over the last 12 months is $250,000, down 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,264
Median Age
41
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$145,961
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$170,779
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
61.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
Average Summer High Temperature
70°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
96/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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