Named for May Wood, a popular local office worker at the dawn of the 20th century, the City of Maywood is a small suburb located just a few miles south of Downtown LA. Throughout the city, locals enjoy easy access to ample shopping and dining options, along with the extensive LA River Bikeway. “In a way, there’s not much to say about Maywood, but I think for a lot of people, that’s the appeal,” says local Realtor Fabian Garcia, who has worked in the area for over a decade. “You’re close to East LA, South LA, Downtown. It’s pretty easy to get around, at least when there’s no traffic. But the area itself is fairly quiet, which is definitely a plus for most residents.”
Maywood sign welcomes visitors and residents to the neighborhood.
Maywood is a short drive to the heart of Downtown LA.
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Turn-of-the-century homes
Most homes in the area were built in the early 1900s as well. Along Maywood’s streets, you’ll find hundreds of modest ranches and bungalows in a variety of styles—mostly Spanish revival and Craftsman—along with a few low-rise multi-family properties. The median price of a single-family home in the community is just a hair over $600,000, while the average home size in Maywood is around 1,150 square feet.
Maywood is a walkable neighborhood with sidewalks lining the streets.
Colorful Houses brighten the streets of Maywood.
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Maywood Center for Enriched Studies
Maywood’s schools are part of the LA Unified School District. Loma Vista Elementary has a 6-out-of-10 rating on GreatSchools, while Chester W. Nimitz Middle School has a C-plus grade on Niche. Local magnet Maywood Center for Enriched Studies has an A-minus grade on Niche and makes a point of tailoring individual curricula to align with student interests.
Outside of the Maywood Center for Enriched Studies.
Nimitz Middle School is located off Carmelita Avenue in Los Angeles.
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LA River Bikeway and local YMCA
Locals looking to stay active can head to the local YMCA, which has exercise equipment, classes for adults and kids, and a swimming pool, or they can go to the east side of town and hop on the LA River Bike trail, which stretches all the way down to Long Beach If you’re just trying to have a little fun, Gage Bowl has pool, karaoke, and bowling leagues for all levels. There are also a few local parks in town, equipped with ball fields and playgrounds.
The YMCA offers a lot more community events and amenities that you think.
Kids play at the playground in Riverfront Park.
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Slauson Avenue Shopping
Shopping in the city centers around Slauson Avenue, where you’ll find major grocers like Superior and Food4Less, along with local stores and shopping centers. The street is also home to most of Maywood’s restaurants. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, stop by Guatemalteca Bakery and Restaurant for a pastry and an atol de elote, or sweet corn drink. In the mood for something more substantial? Swing by Fiesta del Mar and try the much-loved marlin tacos or shrimp empanadas.
Shopping centers are all around Maywood.
Freshly baked bread from a bakery local to Maywood.
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Alameda Swap Meet and the Casinos
While there aren’t a whole lot of local events in Maywood, there are a ton of entertainment options just outside the city limits. Head west, and you’ll find the Alameda Swap Meet, an enormous agglomeration of vendors selling curios, traditional Latin crafts and clothing, and street food. Head east, and there are Parkwest Bicycle and Commerce Casinos, which host major musical acts and other live events. And, of course, Downtown LA is just a fifteen-minute drive north.
The Commerce Casio of Los Angeles has a grand main entrance.
The Bicycle Casino is just off the 710 freeway in Los Angeles.
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Interstates 710 and 5
While there is bus service in Maywood, connecting it with surrounding cities and Downtown LA, navigating the routes and timetables can require some careful scheduling. Most locals own their own transportation and rely on nearby Interstates 710 and 5 to get around LA.
The 710 and 5 freeways wrap around the city of Maywood.
LA Metro Bus routes run all around the city of Maywood.
Corina was born in Calexico, CA and grew up in East Los Angeles, An attendee of Garfield high school. Go Bulldogs!...
From majoring in Biology in college to a long background in food sales as a Business Development Manager, the opportunity to help people led the career change in 2005. As a passion to help people not only in Real Estate, but also on the streets, Corina makes it a priority to feed and clothe the homeless. 2017 was a big year for her as she opened her own office and is building her team 1 by 1 and also named in the Top 3 Real Estate Agents in her area. Her motivation thrives through her office and her work, which makes it a pleasure to work with her.
On her off time she is a foodie, an online gamer, a lover of art, history, and traveling. She is also bilingual in Spanish.
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