Joanne Brown (Listing Agent)
Responds Quickly
JB Real Estate & Investment Inc
(562) 454-0350
36 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$665,000 Price
Athens
Neighborhood in Hawthorne, California
Los Angeles County 90044, 90047
Located just 11 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, Athens is tucked between Hawthorne and Compton, close to parks, Los Angeles International Airport, major freeways and the ocean, making it close to so much that LA County has to offer.
Along Athens’ streets, you’ll find midcentury-era ramblers and ranch-style homes with low-pitched roofs and big front windows mixed with more Contemporary builds featuring Spanish influences like tile roofs and stucco facades in warm colors. Homes often feature low wrought iron fences that provide additional privacy and security, and while lot sizes can run a bit small, there’s still space for petite front yards and roomy back yards. The residential streets are wide and allow for additional parking if needed and sidewalks are abundant, offering the perfect place for an afternoon stroll or navigating the neighborhood by foot. Prices range from $500,000 for 800 square feet to $862,000 for 2,500 square feet. If you’d rather own something with a little less upkeep, condos and town houses are also available, with prices ranging from $400,000 for 900 square feet to $825,000 for 2,000 square feet.
Children in public school may begin their education at West Athens Elementary, then move to Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle and Stella High Charter Academy. Stella High is a free charter school that serves approximately 550 students from ninth through twelfth grade and has a B rating on Niche. After graduation, students can choose to stay close to home and enroll in Los Angeles Southwest College, a two-year community college whose campus is in the northern part of the neighborhood and offers multiple career and academic pathways.
Residents looking for fresh air and exercise often head to Helen Keller Park, located off Vermont Avenue. This seven-acre green space offers amenities for just about everyone. Practice your jump shot at the basketball court, let the kids burn off some energy on the playground and take a dip in the pool. Throughout the park, you’ll find picnic tables and benches where you can kick back with friends, and there’s plenty of open space to exercise, play, run or relax. Golf fans can play 18 holes at Chester Washington Golf Course, a public course in the southwest section of the neighborhood that features level terrain, two lakes and tall trees.
Find shopping along El Segundo Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, including Ralph’s, where you can pick up groceries for the week. When you’re in the mood to dine out, there are eateries along El Segundo Boulevard that will satisfy any craving, like Steven’s Burgers, where locals head for hamburgers and pastrami sandwiches. But hit the ATM before you go — they only accept cash.
One of Athens’ most attractive qualities is how easy it is to get to destinations throughout LA. Interstate 105 freeway runs along the northern section of the neighborhood, which will connect you to I-110 and the I-405. From there, you’ll have easy access to downtown, Hollywood and the beach. The local Metro offers an additional option for travel when you want to avoid the freeways. And when you need to go a little further, Athens is less than 10 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joanne Brown (Listing Agent)
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Bill Ruane
Bill Ruane
Responds QuicklyEstate Properties
(424) 499-2778
437 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$525,000 Price
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Amy Tardugno
Amy Tardugno
Responds QuicklyAmy Tardugno
(424) 477-3186
93 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$685,000 Price
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Denise Manning
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Denise Manning
Responds QuicklyManning & Associates Real Estate Services
(424) 532-8936
9 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$780,000 Price
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Brandie Jones
Brandie Jones
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams SELA
(562) 512-6708
55 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$785,000 Price
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Joshua Wilson
JW
Joshua Wilson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams South Bay
(323) 870-7566
53 Total Sales
1 in Athens
$840,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
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Parks in this Area
Rowley Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Helen Keller Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Athens Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
97th Street Park
- Bike Trails
- Playground
Jesse Owens Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
111th Pace Pocket Park
- Playground
Transit
Airport
Los Angeles International
14 min drive
Subway
Vermont Station
Bus
Vermont & Athens Station
Bus
El Segundo Bl & Normandie Ave
Bus
El Segundo Bl & Western Ave
Bus
Western Ave & La Southwest College St
Bus
El Segundo Bl & Budlong Ave
Bus
Western Ave & 122nd St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Athens | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Athens, Hawthorne sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Athens, Hawthorne over the last 12 months is $770,687, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$785,000
Median Single Family Price
$785,000
Median Townhouse Price
$795,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$436
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Months of Supply
0.90
Median List Price
$799,997
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,672
Median Year Built
1953
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,488
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,380
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
923
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,695 - $2,095 per month
- 1735 W 120th St
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 408+ Sq Ft
- 1731 W 120th St
- Los Angeles, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,844
Median Age
38
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,791
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,755
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
% Population in Labor Force
64.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42
/ 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.
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