Harvard Park is a popular choice for buyers entering the Los Angeles housing market, thanks to its relatively low prices and variety of options. While the neighborhood’s central location makes it easy to reach attractions in Downtown LA and Inglewood, you also have access to community recreation, dining and shopping closer to home.
Harvard Park was first developed in the early 1900s, and many of the original homes still line the streets. Today, housing includes “a good mix of California bungalows, Spanish styles and multifamily properties,” says Carlos Cornejo, broker with REO Pro Realty and LA native. “There are some duplexes and triplexes peppered in between houses on the side streets, and once you get to the main streets, you’ll see bigger multifamily places.”
With a median sale price in the low $600,000s, roughly half the citywide median, Cornejo says that Harvard Park is attracting a lot of interest from investors, as well as homebuyers who are priced out of other areas. You can usually find:
Families are served by the highly rated Los Angeles Unified School District. The district assigns schools based on address, but it also offers school choice through magnet programs and an annual open-enrollment lottery. For elementary and middle grades, some kids go to Western Avenue T.E.C.H. Magnet School. Rising fourth through eighth-grade students can apply to Libertas College Preparatory Charter School, a highly rated nearby charter option.
Harvard Park is less than 5 miles from Inglewood, and downtown LA is under 10 miles away. Drivers can take main roads like Slauson or Florence avenues to link up with Interstate 110, and there are also several Metro bus stops in and around Harvard Park. Cornejo says some residents take advantage of the Rail-to-Rail bike path, a paved route linking the neighborhood to K and A Line Metro light rail stations. “They made it really nice, with greenery along the edges,” he says. “Some people use it to walk their dogs, but in the mornings, I usually see people on their bikes.”
The Jackie Tatum/Harvard Recreation Center is one of the community’s main highlights. It has tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, in addition to sports fields and a playground. In the same complex is the Jackie Tatum/Harvard Pool, which offers swim lessons and youth water polo classes. With both Exposition Park and Inglewood’s major event centers within a 5-mile radius, residents have convenient access to world-class entertainment as well.
Harvard Park is mostly residential, but along the main thoroughfares, you’ll see a variety of businesses and commercial areas, including:
JESSE PINA
JOHNHART CORP
(626) 736-1478
52 Total Sales
1 in Harvard Park
$802,000 Price
Jason Lowery
Compass
(747) 229-0866
87 Total Sales
2 in Harvard Park
$805K - $1M Price Range
April Nicholson
April Nicholson
(818) 463-0882
17 Total Sales
1 in Harvard Park
$690,000 Price
Daniel Smith
First Team Real Estate
(424) 842-3181
15 Total Sales
2 in Harvard Park
$607,000 Price Range
Dave Smith
REMAX Professionals
(424) 373-7838
75 Total Sales
1 in Harvard Park
$667,000 Price
Patricia Novo
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY COLLEGE PARK
(909) 404-9967
64 Total Sales
1 in Harvard Park
$510,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Harvard Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Harvard Park, Los Angeles sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Harvard Park, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $630,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$654,999
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Median Sale Price
$630,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$634,999
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$815,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$599,950
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
39
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$595
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Number of Homes
2,005
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Number of Homes for Sale
15
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Median Year Built
1924
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Months of Supply
4.60
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,102
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,710
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
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$2,250 per month
$2,195 per month
$3,395 per month
$2,400 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
14
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Median Rent
$2,375
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,800
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,200
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,775
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,950
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Median Condo Rent
$2,375
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,273
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Total Population
10,665
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Median Age
37
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Population Density
27 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$61,266
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$71,163
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High School Graduates
63.1%
Significantly below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
4.1%
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% Population in Labor Force
62.7%
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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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