Harvard Park
Cozy homes in Harvard Park
The palm-lined neighborhood offers mostly single-family, cozy bungalows, some with unique Craftsman-style characteristics, others boasting Spanish Revival influences. Harvard Park also provides a variety of duplexes at different price points, starting at $750,000. Most were built in the 1920s, ranging from $500,000 to $975,000. Homes display bold colors, sandy neutrals and pastel hues, and each bungalow has unique character and designs – reflecting the eclectic vibe of the area. While residents are close to their neighbors, streets and sidewalks are wide and perfect for strolling around or a morning jog. Lawns are lush and well-kept, many with fenced-in backyards and gated front yards.
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The heart of Harvard Park
The eponymous outdoor space is the beloved focal point of the neighborhood, hosting festivals, events and neighborhood initiatives. Shred some payment at its skatepark, let the kids play or enjoy one of its eight tennis courts, a $300,000 renovation project gifted in 2023 from The United States Tennis Association Foundation. The park’s baseball fields are an iconic, beloved piece of this community’s identity. Neighborhood kids play regular pickup games here, it’s home to youth leagues like the Azteca Baseball League and was the launching ground for major league baseball players Darryl Strawberry and Eric Davis, who both played for the Los Angeles Dodgers during their careers, and both returned to give back through baseball camps. Jackie Tatum/Harvard Recreation Center also provides opportunities for residents to play and learn. The center offers basketball courts, sand volleyball, a skate plaza, an outdoor pool with a waterslide, self-defense classes, a teen club and other enrichment classes for kids and adults.
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Diverse and eclectic mom and pops
Normandie Avenue is home to some of the best, most authentic Latin American cuisine and soul food. Salvadoran restaurant Don Lencho is known for its mojarra, a marinated fried fish dish and carne asada or head to Regina’s Restaurant & Pupuseria for pupusas and soups. Primo Burgers is also a popular local spot for pastrami sandwiches and double cheeseburgers. For comfort food, CW and Chris Fish & Chicken satisfies with hush puppies, fried catfish and chicken wings. For essentials, stop into the mural-clad Family Market or hop over to Chesterfield Square, which provides Food4Less, Starbucks, Home Depot, Walgreens and Baskin-Robbins. And at Slauson Super Mall, residents can find a variety of retail vendors. For entertainment, head to Sofi Stadium to catch a Los Angeles Chargers game or the National History Museum of Los Angeles County, both a 3-mile drive.
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Community pride shines
Community initiatives are the backbone of Harvard Park. The anniversary party is the biggest, held in the park with a ceremonial walk around Jackie Tatum Harvard Park, a basketball clinic, a skate party and other festivities. The American Heart Association hosts an annual “Steps” event in the park, and in the summer, the town hosts “Movies in the Park.” Its City Council provides an annual neighborhood job fair to bring diverse employment opportunities to residents. The Los Angeles Police Department, the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and other civic associations have also formed the Community Safety Partnership program to collaborate on supporting and uplifting Harvard Park.
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Highly walkable and close to it all
Harvard Park is walkable to several shops, restaurants and amenities. Its proximity to Interstates 110 and 10 get residents to Downtown Los Angeles in 7 miles. Los Angeles International Airport is only a 7-mile drive, and the closest hospital is Community Hospital of Huntington Park, 5 miles away. Metro also provides public transit.
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Endless extracurriculars and education at Los Angeles Unified Schools
Served by the Los Angeles Unified School District, students attend Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary, John Muir Middle and Augustus F. Hawkins High Critical Design and Gaming School in adjacent neighborhoods. The elementary school received a B from Niche, and John Muir received a C. Seventy-Fourth Street provides book drives, holiday plays and an annual fall festival. Earning a B-minus from Niche, the high school offers a curriculum centered around game design and spatial analysis, volleyball and swim teams and a game developers’ club.
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Lia Girard
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephanie Younger
Stephanie Younger
Compass
(424) 417-2755
892 Total Sales
1 in Harvard Park
$750,000 Price
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JESSE PINA
JESSE PINA
VISMAR REAL ESTATE
(626) 736-1478
44 Total Sales
1 in Harvard Park
$802,000 Price
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April Nicholson
April Nicholson
April Nicholson
(818) 463-0882
17 Total Sales
1 in Harvard Park
$690,000 Price
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Enrique Sifuentes
Enrique Sifuentes
Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.
(424) 372-0647
72 Total Sales
1 in Harvard Park
$630,000 Price
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Katie Chai
Katie Chai
ReMax 2000 Realty
(909) 637-3345
15 Total Sales
1 in Harvard Park
$1,050,000 Price
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Flor Butler
Flor Butler
Coastal Equities California Real Estate Brokers
(424) 380-6857
12 Total Sales
1 in Harvard Park
$655,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Vermont Square Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Van Ness Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Mount Carmel Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Chesterfield Square Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Jackie Tatum / Harvard Park and Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Vermont Gage Pocket Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Harvard Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Harvard Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harvard Park, Los Angeles sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Harvard Park, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $290,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$380,000
Median Sale Price
$290,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$242,750
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$465,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
98
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$423
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,011
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1924
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,096
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,715
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,665
Median Age
37
Population Density
27 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,266
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,163
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
63.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
% Population in Labor Force
62.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
59
/ 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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Relatively affordable residential neighborhood in South LA
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