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Montecito Park

Montecito Park

$1,440,495 Average Value
$732 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Montecito Park is a popular suburban neighborhood walkable to retail

With homes set on winding, hilly streets in north Glendale, Montecito Park elevates the classic suburban lifestyle. Its streets lead to scenic overlooks of the Verdugo Mountains, but many homes are also within walking distance of a popular retail hub. “It’s in walking distance of Montrose Shopping Park with great schools. There are two parks: one at the top and one at the bottom. After raising kids there, that’s what I think most people like best about it,” says resident Craig Farestveit, owner/broker of Craig Estates and Fine Properties, with nearly three decades of experience in the area. Strong public schools and a pedestrian-friendly setting make Montecito Park one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the city of Glendale.

Montecito Park is an elevated suburban living in northern Glendale.
Montecito Park is an elevated suburban living in northern Glendale.
Homes in Montecito Park
have ridgeline views and hillside streets.
Homes in Montecito Park have ridgeline views and hillside streets.
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A wide variety of shops and restaurants in Montrose Shopping Park

Montrose Shopping Park borders the neighborhood’s west side. The area offers over a dozen blocks of locally owned businesses, including diverse restaurants like the family-owned mainstay La Cabañita. “It’s authentic Mexican food, I believe from the Yucatan, with high-end ingredients,” Farestveit says. Other restaurants range from the breakfast spot Café Montrose to India's Flavor, which features a lunch buffet of authentic dishes. The shops include the deli Schreiner's Fine Sausages and the motorcycle dealer Pro Italia. For groceries, there’s Trader Joe’s, plus Montrose Farmers Market, which has produce and craft vendors every Sunday morning.

La Cabañita in Montecito Park is a local favorite for breakfast.
La Cabañita in Montecito Park is a local favorite for breakfast.
Locals of Montecito Park go to Trader Joe's for fresh ingredients.
Locals of Montecito Park go to Trader Joe's for fresh ingredients.
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Mediterranean homes, ranch-style homes and condos in Montecito Park

Montecito Park is situated between the Verdugo Mountains to the west and the San Rafael Hills to the east, giving the area ridgeline views and a secluded feel. “It's sort of a hidden neighborhood. Half of it has pre-WWII character homes tucked away in a place that's not so well known,” Farestveit says. The east side of the community offers Mediterranean homes and ranch-style houses from the 1930s, while the central roads have midcentury ranch-style homes. All single-family houses range from $1 million to $1.8 million. Condos, located on the north side of Montecito Park, range from $680,000 to $800,000. Many of the condo buildings have amenities like community pools and gyms. The neighborhood is highly desirable. "The market is always brisk because there's more demand than what's available in that neighborhood,” Farestveit says. There is a risk of wildfires in the open spaces around Montecito Park.

Where suburban charm meets scenic mountain views, welcome to Montecito Park.
Where suburban charm meets scenic mountain views, welcome to Montecito Park.
Montecito Park features midcentury and Mediterranean architecture.
Montecito Park features midcentury and Mediterranean architecture.
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Highly rated schools like Rosemont Middle and Crescenta Valley High

John C. Fremont Elementary School has an A-minus rating on Niche. Rosemont Middle School scores an A, while Crescenta Valley High School earns an A-plus rating. The high school’s extensive course catalog includes unique classes like Introduction to Data Science, Film as Literature and The Role of Sports in American History.

John C. Fremont Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of
Montecito Park.
John C. Fremont Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of Montecito Park.
Rosemont Middle School is a great choice for students in Montecito Park.
Rosemont Middle School is a great choice for students in Montecito Park.
Crescenta Valley High School near Montecito Park is for students 9-12.
Crescenta Valley High School near Montecito Park is for students 9-12.
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Montrose Community Park, Glorietta Park and more recreation

Many homes are within walking distance of the neighborhood’s community parks. On the north end of Montecito Park, Montrose Community Park offers basketball courts, ballfields and a playground. Glorietta Park, on the south side of the community, has walking paths, picnic tables and tennis courts. Oakmont Country Club features a private 18-hole course, plus an outdoor pool, located about a mile west of the community.

Walk the Montrose Community Park walking path in in Montecito park in Glendale, CA.
Walk the Montrose Community Park walking path in in Montecito park in Glendale, CA.
Glorietta Park, on the south side of the community, has walking paths.
Glorietta Park, on the south side of the community, has walking paths.
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Attractions like Descanso Gardens and Catalina Verdugo Adobe

About a mile from Montecito Park, Descanso Gardens is a botanical garden with a rose garden and a Japanese garden. Catalina Verdugo Adobe, about a mile south of the community, features an adobe home from 1828 as well as the site of the Oak of Peace; it’s where the Mexican army surrendered to the American army during the Mexican-American War.

Plenty to do near Montecito Park like Carved at Descanso Gardens.
Plenty to do near Montecito Park like Carved at Descanso Gardens.
Take your pick at the seafood available at La Cañada Flintridge Farmers Market.
Take your pick at the seafood available at La Cañada Flintridge Farmers Market.
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A 15-mile commute to downtown LA and more transportation

Montecito Park is only about 5 miles north of downtown Glendale. The community is about 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles via state Route 2. The highly walkable area also has access to Metro and Glendale Beeline buses. Montecito Park is about 15 miles from Hollywood Burbank Airport.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Bob Hope

24 min drive

Bus

Verdugo & Bagdad

Bus

Honolulu & Market

Bus

Verdugo Blvd & Valihi Way (Westbound)

Bus

Verdugo & Honolulu

Bus

Verdugo & Ocean View

Bus

Verdugo Blvd & Hilldale Dr (Westbound)

Bus

Verdugo & Sunview

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Montecito Park US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Montecito Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$1,382,000
Median Sale Price
$1,446,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,500,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$688,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$732

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
631
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,053
Above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,647
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,191
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
832
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,223
Median Age
44
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$104,267
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,925

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.8%
College Graduates
50.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

34 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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