Chesterfield Square is a South Los Angeles neighborhood gaining traction for its relatively low housing costs and character-filled historical homes. Living here puts you close to local businesses and city parks, while larger event spaces and job hubs are just a few miles away.
The community was originally developed in the early 1900s, and many of the original homes remain. “There are lots of cute little bungalows and Spanish-style houses,” says Sunny Jones, Realtor with Compass and LA native, who grew up in Chesterfield Square. “You typically get a good-sized yard, too.”
Fixer-uppers tend to sell between the low $500,000s and low $600,000s, but renovated homes usually range from the low $600,000s to just over $1 million. The median sale price is in the low $700,000s, well below the citywide median. “The area has a lot of charm and character, and it’s positioned to be moving upward in value,” Jones says. “People who live here really care about their neighborhood and want to see it continue in a positive direction.”
From the neighborhood, it’s about 8 miles to Downtown LA or Culver City, and the Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 10 miles away. Chesterfield Square has several bus stops, and the Rail-to-Rail bike path gives cyclists a safer way to reach the Metro’s K and A line stations. That said, most residents find driving the most practical option for daily travel, and Western and Slauson avenues provide access to nearby freeways.
Chesterfield Square is part of the highly rated Los Angeles Unified School District. The district assigns schools based on address, but it also has magnet programs and an annual open-enrollment lottery. Some middle and high school students go to Horace Mann UCLA Community School, which offers dual-credit courses through Los Angeles Southwest College. Families can also apply to nearby charter options like the highly rated Libertas College Preparatory Charter School.
You’ll find several locally owned restaurants along Florence and Western avenues, including Tal’s Café, which originally opened in the 1940s. Another longtime spot is Flavor Table. “It’s a neighborhood staple,” Jones says. “It’s not fancy or anything, but you’ll get a good, solid Creole breakfast.” She says that Baba’s Vegan Café and Bleu Bird are also popular.
In terms of shopping, there are lots of mom and pop markets throughout the area, along with a retail plaza at the northern end of the community with a Food 4 Less and Home Depot. For additional options, Jones says people usually head to Inglewood or Culver City, where there are indoor malls and big-box stores.
Chesterfield Square Park, located at the northern end of the neighborhood, has tree-shaded picnic tables and a playground. Jones says that many people spend their free time at Van Ness Recreation Center and the Van Ness Aquatic Center, a few blocks west. “They host a lot of community events and sports,” Jones says. “There are some youth employment opportunities there, too, like lifeguarding at the pool.” Inglewood’s expansive Edward Vincent Jr. Park is also just a couple of miles away, and it has a variety of amenities, like tennis courts, ball fields and a pump track.
Chesterfield Square is also within a 5-mile drive of some of Inglewood and LA’s largest event venues, including:
Erica Walden
Compass
(424) 372-0972
38 Total Sales
2 in Chesterfield Square
$700K - $965K Price Range
Raymond A. Rodriguez IV
Equity Union
(747) 249-5579
40 Total Sales
1 in Chesterfield Square
$645,000 Price
Jonathan Anozie
The Realty Exchange Firm
(424) 373-8957
25 Total Sales
1 in Chesterfield Square
$758,000 Price
Silvestre Medel
Excellence RE Real Estate, Inc.
(858) 256-8987
58 Total Sales
1 in Chesterfield Square
$750,000 Price
Amalia Ochoa
The Proud Crowd Inc.
(424) 348-7667
31 Total Sales
1 in Chesterfield Square
$680,000 Price
Josh Stein-Sapir
Keyes Real Estate
(562) 456-3475
138 Total Sales
1 in Chesterfield Square
$780,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chesterfield Square | US |
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| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Chesterfield Square, Los Angeles sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Chesterfield Square, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $744,750, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$749,000
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Median Sale Price
$744,750
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$739,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$763,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$622,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
44
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$521
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Number of Homes
1,445
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Number of Homes for Sale
15
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Median Year Built
1925
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Months of Supply
4.10
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,258
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,963
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$3,122
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,800
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,800
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Median Townhouse Rent
$3,100
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,530
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Median Condo Rent
$1,898
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Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,898
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Total Population
6,701
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Median Age
39
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Population Density
17 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$64,923
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$78,013
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High School Graduates
77.4%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
11.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
6.8%
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% Population in Labor Force
63.7%
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Annual Precipitation
14''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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