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A calm and convenient neighborhood
Exemplifying Pasadena’s rolling terrain, the San Rafael Hills neighborhood features winding residential streets full of midcentury architecture. Despite a convenient location in city limits, it’s secluded from tourists and crowds due to few businesses and events. It's also relatively safe, scoring a 2 out of 10 on the CAP Index. This gives San Rafael Hills a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, where residents often choose to settle down for many years.
West San Rafael Hills doesn't fall short on beautiful architecture and modern designs.
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Midcentury homes along hilly roads
Composed of winding roads and cul-de-sacs of single-family homes, San Rafael Hills has a suburban feel. Houses with unique structures are built into hillsides dense with vegetation. “I think the interesting part about San Rafael Hills is the homes here are a little more vertical,” says local Realtor Jeff Botsford, who has over 40 years of experience in the area and works with Compass Real Estate. There’s a mix of midcentury modern styles from ranch-style homes to split-levels, many with renovations, and sales prices in the are typically hover between $1 million and $3 million. “I think what’s attractive is the affordability compared to nearby San Rafael Flats,” Botsford says. Inventory tends to be low because residents often hold on to their properties. “I think people are staying in their houses longer, so it creates a lack of inventory,” Botsford says.
Large three story homes can be found higher in the hills of West San Rafael Hills.
Luxury midcentury modern houses are prelevant inside West San Rafael Hills neighborhood.
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Convenient commutes to Old Town and downtown LA
San Rafael Hills is almost exclusively residential, but one of its top assets is its proximity to downtown Pasadena. “It’s pretty centrally located,” Botsford says. “There’s accessibility to downtown LA and the freeway systems.” Residents can reach Old Pasadena, the city’s original business district, in about 10 minutes or 2 miles. They can also hop on California State Route 110 to get to downtown LA in less than half an hour or about 10 miles. Those looking for public transportation can find a few Metro bus stops by Colorado Boulevard. For further travel, residents can access the Hollywood Burbank Airport.
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Pasadena Unified Schools
Students in the area go to the Pasadena Unified School District, which earns a B rating according to Niche. San Rafael Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade. From there, students transition to Blair High, which includes both a middle school and a senior high. Rated a B-plus on Niche, San Rafael Elementary has a dual-language immersion program in Spanish and English. Blair High, given an A-minus grade, offers both the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma programs.
Welcome to San Rafael Elementary School in San Rafael Flats.
Front of Blair High School, notice the schools modern design.
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A couple of local eateries
Being quiet and residential, San Rafael Hills doesn’t have a bustling business district, but it does have a couple of sit-down dining spots. Little Flower is a café known for its charming sidewalk seating and renowned pastries, although patrons can also order from full breakfast and lunch menus. Stoney Point Bar & Grill is down the road from Little Flower and serves Italian food in an intimate dining room complete live piano music. To go shopping for groceries, residents can go to Vons, a nearby supermarket with sections from prepared foods to home goods.
Little Flower is a cute local cafe with outdoor seating in San Rafael Hills.
Stoney Point in San Rafael Hills is a local bar & grill with an old world charm.
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A parklet and walking trails
On Colorado Boulevard, parents and children gather in San Rafael Park, a neighborhood parklet that offers a playground geared towards toddlers and picnic tables shaded by trees. Lower Arroyo Park is a much larger recreation space where locals can go for scenic walks under the historic Colorado Street Bridge. They can also practice their aim at an archery range or go fly fishing at a man-made pond.
Welcome to San Rafael Park in San Rafael Flats.
Brookside Park is a quick ride for San Rafael Hills residents.
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Events in San Rafael Hills
For small community gatherings, residents can visit Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library, which has events like storytimes and poetry in the park. At The Fig House, locals can go to private events like weddings and corporate parties in a midcentury modern building with a large courtyard.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
San Rafael Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in San Rafael Hills, Pasadena sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in San Rafael Hills, Pasadena over the last 12 months is $1,550,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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