Set in the hills of northeastern Los Angeles, Montecito Heights offers a calm, yet convenient setting. Residents have access to several green spaces, including Ernest E. Debs Regional Park. Dining and nightlife in Highland Park are just minutes away, and nearby freeways keep the area connected to the rest of Los Angeles.
True to its name, Montecito Heights has some hillside properties with elevated views of the city. In terms of homes, you’ll find everything from multifamily complexes and brand-new construction to well-kept Craftsman cottages and Spanish-style houses from the early 1900s. “When people fix up the older homes, they really try to keep the character while adding modern comfort features like HVAC,” says Drew Smyth, Realtor and owner of the Smyth Property Group, who has lived in LA for more than 15 years.
Housing tends to be relatively affordable for LA standards. The median sale price is around $800,000, significantly less than the citywide median and well below the median in neighboring Mount Washington. Condos typically sell between the low $400,000s and mid-$700,000s, while townhouses run from the mid-$700,000s to the low $900,000s. Small cottages and fixer-uppers range from the low $300,000s to the upper $500,000s, but most single-family homes sell between the low $600,000s and around $1.8 million.
The amount of outdoor space in the area is a huge perk of living in Montecito Heights. You can drive up to Flat Top Park to watch the sun set over the city or visit the Montecito Heights Community Center, which has a senior center, playground and indoor gym. The main star, however, is the nearly 300-acre Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, with miles of trails, a small lake and even an Audubon Center.
While there are a few bus stops in the neighborhood and two Metro A Line stations nearby, the area is pretty car dependent. You have easy access to both Interstate 5 and state Route 110, but as Smyth says, “Just like anywhere in LA, it may make more sense to take side streets because the 110 definitely backs up.” From the center of the community, it’s less than 7 miles to Downtown LA or Pasadena, about 10 miles to Glendale and under 15 miles to Burbank.
The neighborhood is zoned for the highly rated Los Angeles Unified School District, and you have a choice of several magnet and dual-language programs. Some options include:
Montecito Heights has a handful of small businesses, like Mr. Good's Donuts and Hermon’s, a cozy but upscale date-night spot. Fresco Community Market, along Monterey Road, carries a full range of groceries. Highland Park is just across the freeway, and it's packed with restaurants and cocktail bars, as well as a retro bowling alley. Eagle Rock, a popular spot for dining and shopping, is also close by.
Michelle Schwartz
The Agency
(424) 370-0581
102 Total Sales
1 in Montecito Heights
$1,280,000 Price
Colt Maloney
Figure 8 Realty
(213) 513-7683
68 Total Sales
2 in Montecito Heights
$1,320,000 Price Range
Alyse Livingston
Compass
(424) 246-2353
29 Total Sales
1 in Montecito Heights
$1,250,000 Price
Josh Stein-Sapir
Keyes Real Estate
(562) 456-3475
143 Total Sales
4 in Montecito Heights
$715K - $1.4M Price Range
Sierus Erdelyi
TruLine Realty
(424) 374-0268
174 Total Sales
1 in Montecito Heights
$762,000 Price
Stephanie Younger
Compass
(424) 417-2755
893 Total Sales
1 in Montecito Heights
$625,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Montecito Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Montecito Heights, Los Angeles sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Montecito Heights, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $768,500, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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