With a location just south of Interstate 10, Central Alameda is conveniently situated, especially if you work in Downtown LA. Home prices tend to be lower than in some parts of Los Angeles, which is another draw. With a variety of schools, parks and local businesses, the neighborhood feels both practical and community-focused.
Relatively low housing costs are a major factor drawing new residents to Central Alameda. “People are getting priced out of downtown — and everywhere else,” says Mike Pagan, broker associate with Coldwell Banker Envision, who has lived in LA for over 30 years. The median sale price in Central Alameda is roughly $600,000, far below the citywide median, and single-family homes usually sell from the low $300,000s to the upper $700,000s.
More than 70% of residents rent, and Pagan says that first-time buyers often look for ways to “house hack” their purchase by getting a place that can generate some rental income. Duplexes or homes with accessory dwelling usually fall between the low $500,000s to around $1.1 million, while larger multifamily options often go from the mid-$700,000s to about $1.7 million.
While several freeways are close by, you won't need them to commute to downtown LA, since surface streets can get you there in just a few minutes. Public transportation is also readily available, with bus stops throughout the neighborhood and two Metro light rail stations.
Parking, however, can sometimes be a challenge, so buyers often look for homes with private spots. Pagan says this is especially true for the many electric vehicle owners, adding that “people fight hard for anything with a garage, even a tiny, one-car garage.”
The area is part of the highly rated Los Angeles Unified School District, where families can choose schools through an annual open enrollment lottery. Some kids go to Sally Ride Elementary School, which focuses on science and technology, and Hooper Avenue Elementary School has a Spanish dual-language program. There are also public charter schools, like Synergy Kinetic Academy, and a few private options, including the highly rated St. Odilia Catholic School.
Residential streets stay fairly calm, but along the main thoroughfares, you’ll see everything from auto repair places to mom and pop shops and a few retail chains. Some notable attractions include:
Even with its proximity to downtown LA, Central Alameda has some space to get outside and connect with your neighbors. At Ross Snyder Recreation Center, there’s an outdoor pool and multiple athletic fields, and Slauson Recreation and Senior Citizen Center hosts after-school clubs and youth sports, as well as daytime fitness and art classes. Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park provides a calm escape, with shaded walking paths that loop around a pond.
Magdalena Aguilar
KELLER WILLIAMS PREMIER PROPER
(213) 296-1973
76 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$375,000 Price
Noelle Hofmann
Fathom Realty Group Inc.
(562) 418-5159
30 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$500,000 Price
Pedro Torres Jr.
First Class Platinum Brokers
(562) 392-3404
118 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$625,000 Price
Connie Martinez
Keller Williams SELA
(562) 582-8516
10 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$760,000 Price
Farahnaz Jarrault
Compass
(424) 338-9710
14 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$885,000 Price
Marlene Rodriguez
M. R. & Associates
(424) 552-4665
62 Total Sales
2 in Central Alameda
$600K - $670K Price Range
Airport
Los Angeles International
23 min drive
Subway
Washington Station
Subway
Vernon Station
Bus
Compton & 32nd
Bus
Compton & 53rd
Bus
Hooper & 51st
Bus
Long Beach & 42nd St. (Cw)
Bus
32nd & Nevin Ave (Ccw)
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Central Alameda | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Central Alameda, Los Angeles sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Alameda, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $550,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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