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Homes For Sale In Garvanza

Part of the Highland Park community is the charming, historic neighborhood of Garvanza. Considered a hidden gem, Garvanza is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Homes For Sale In Garvanza, CA

The History

Named for the fields of Garbanzo Beans planted in the area, Garvanza, at one time, was at the heart of the Arts and Crafts movement in Los Angeles. Judson Studios, the still-thriving stained glass studio, set up shop here in the 1920s along with other craftspeople producing some of the most significant works of the era.

The Community

Garvanza is home to young families, film-industry creatives, and many long-time residents who have lived here for generations and bring a rich, family history to the area. The neighborhood is abundant with historically significant homes, such as the “Suffragist House” on N. Avenue 66. Because Garvanza has a great historic preservation overlay zone, many of the historic homes in the neighborhood have been preserved, giving the community an ambiance not found in other areas of Los Angeles, therefore, often used in period film shoots. Garvanza has some of the quietest and most picturesque streets, yet is just minutes away from Highland Park’s shops, cafés and nightlife!

Houses For Sale In Garvanza, CA
People at an outdoor cafe, Garvanza, Los Angeles, CA

The Lifestyle

A leisurely Saturday afternoon in Garvanza might be spent strolling around and taking in the historic homes and admiring the California Craftsman, Foursquare, Victorian, and Mid-century post and beam architectural styles found in the neighborhood; grabbing brunch at community favorite, Amara Kitchen; and strolling through Garvanza Park to watch the skateboarders. Finish the day at sibling-owned Ponderosa Cactus, scoring one of their potted Saguaros (they even deliver!).

Real Estate

This delightful enclave of Highland Park wields similar pricing to its parent community. In this seller’s market, 2 bedroom, 1-2 bath starter homes begin at $800,000 and larger, higher-end homes start at $1.1 million. You’ll find mostly Craftsman and Spanish homes in the flats with a few Mid-Century homes with views tucked away in the hills. Homes are located in the HPOZ (historic preservation overlay zone), and some may be subject to the Mills Act, which gives buyers a significant discount on their property taxes so that they may put their savings toward restoring their historic homes. If you cherish the historic charm of Garvanza and have questions about buying or selling in the area, please let us know. We would love to help you! 

Real Estate For Sale In Garvanza, CA

Photos provided by Martha Benedict

Skateboarder at Garvanza Skate Park, Los Angeles, CA
Building mural, Garvanza, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria, Garvanza, Los Angeles, CA

20 minutes to Downtown LA

45 minutes to LAX

35 minutes to Santa Monica

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"We had a very aggressive schedule in regards to going to market - which included repainting the interior of the house, touch up on the exterior, numerous dry-rot and termite repairs, a new water heater, landscaping, staging, photo shoot, inspections, and listing. This was all done over the course of 1 month (did I mention we live 1000 miles away), and resulted in the house selling in 2 weeks for $45,000 over asking price. Through the process, Deirdre knew what needed to be done, and Terry got it done."

Geoff B., Seller 915 N. Ave 63

"What can I say about Deirdre and Terry... They were literal saviors for us in the house selling process, and we are eternally grateful. We had been living in New York for over a year when we decided to sell our home back in LA and Deirdre and Terry went WAY, WAY above and beyond what anyone would could ever expect of a realty team... So that we wouldn't have to fly back to LA during a particularly stressful time for our family, they literally helped us sort through the remainder of our many belongings via Facetime and then oversaw our move out. They also project managed a complete garden overhaul, a complete repaint of the house, and of course the gorgeous staging. And that's all before the marketing and open houses began! Phew. Needless to say, we will be forever, forever grateful for all of the help and kindness and know-how Deirdre and Terry blessed us with during this move. We literally could not have sold our home without them. We were shocked and overjoyed with the wonderful offers they brought us and, perhaps just as importantly, they found the loveliest family ever to take over the reins of our beloved family home. Thank you for making all of this possible from 3000 miles away, Deirdre and Terry! We couldn't have asked for a better team to take this huge project on, and though we never met in person, I feel like we're the best of friends through this complex process. Thank you thank you!"

Whitney M., Los Angeles, CA

"I couldn't have asked for a better experience with a real estate company. L34 was helpful from start to finish, and was gentle with advice while making it clear I had the final say. They were positive without creating false expectations, and the end result was a smooth sale. Would recommend unreservedly; Stephen and Deirdre were great."

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