About seven miles from Downtown LA and just a neighborhood or two away from its famed Fashion, Arts and Warehouse Districts, Central Alameda is mostly residential streets peppered with a few parks and rec centers spread out among schools and small businesses.
Primarily single-story homes along Central Alameda’s sidewalks are often densely packed, and many properties have low front-yard fencing to lend a sense of privacy. Not a cookie-cutter HOA community, random exteriors can sport both graffiti and intricate wall art. Central Alameda’s variety of home styles includes newly constructed contemporary duplexes, refurbished circa-1920s triplexes, older three-bedroom, one-bath bungalows, cottages with Craftsman or Spanish-style details, and combination residential and commercial properties. You can get a modest, Craftsman-style home for about $555,000 and a duplex for close to $1.2 million. Houses here can be investment or renovation opportunities thanks to the area's ongoing revitalization.
Three public elementary schools — Hooper Avenue, Ascot Avenue and Holmes Avenue — are close by. Hooper Avenue Elementary School offers a Sp anish dual-language program as well as a robotics team that participates in state competitions. Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School is a public, tuition-free option that focuses on preparing students for college and for life. Jefferson High School offers a well-rounded educational experience that includes architecture and engineering programs, athletic opportunities and a wellness club. St. Odilia Catholic School is a private elementary and middle school option.
Several green spaces enhance the community, including Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park with more than 8 acres of wetlands and flora, an amphitheater and a nature center. Recreation and sports are enjoyed at The Fred Roberts Recreation Center, which includes volleyball and basketball courts, outdoor fitness equipment and a lighted synthetic soccer field. At the Slauson Recreation Center, residents participate in futsal, martial arts and tennis programs. The center also has a football field, baseball diamond and indoor basketball courts.
You won’t find large national grocery chains here; however, there’s an abundance of mini markets at corners and intersections for groceries or daily essentials. Some of the options include Mi Ranchito Market, La Mexicana Market, Michoacan Meat Market, David’s Mini Market and Grace Super Market. You’ll also find a range of small, casual Mexican eateries including Tacos De Birria Estilo Michoacan in the Mi Ranchito Market, serving birria three different ways. La Chiquita Bakery is a top pick for chilaquiles, flan and tortas. For southern-style wings, roast beef, and biscuits and gravy, Granny’s Kitchen on South Central Avenue is the place to go. And when locals crave a sweet treat, New Donut on Vernon Avenue serves up fancy doughnuts, muffins and breakfast sandwiches.
While there’s always a host of events in and around the larger and downtown Los Angeles districts, Central Alameda has its own community happenings. The Vernon-Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library offers ongoing programs for all ages, including comedy and magic shows for kids, interactive drum circle lessons, DJ coaching for teens, and music performances from Mexican harpists and Spanish dancers.The Alameda Swap Meet on the corner of Vernon Avenue and Alameda Street in El Faro Plaza is considered Los Angeles’ premier indoor market with more than 250 vendors and artists from all over the globe. At the Alameda Swap Meet, local residents can enjoy a day of discovery, as well as live music and pony rides on weekends.
Monica Olmos
Century 21 Masters
(626) 986-7539
46 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$515,000 Price
Claudia Solis
Keller Williams SELA
(323) 765-1418
16 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$719,500 Price
Silvestre Medel
Excellence RE Real Estate, Inc.
(858) 256-8987
57 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$560,000 Price
Robert Ross
eXp Realty of Southern CA
(562) 553-3732
31 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$850,000 Price
Jennifer Brill
Monarch Capital Corporation
(424) 361-6010
21 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$675,000 Price
Ramon Sanchez
Century 21 Allstars
(562) 684-6070
168 Total Sales
1 in Central Alameda
$367,000 Price
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 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Alameda, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $600,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$3,100 - $3,990 per month
$1,695 - $2,250 per month
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