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L34 Group

Real Estate in North East Los Angeles & surrounding communities

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.

Architecture, Garvanza, Los Angeles, 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!

Historic home, Garvanza, Los Angeles, 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! 

Historic home, Garvanza, Los Angeles, 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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Henry A., Los Angeles, CA

"We just wrapped up selling our beloved Highland Park home with the fabulous L34 group and are still in shock at how mind blowingly awesome it all turned out! All of the credit goes to the L34 team and their multifaceted, knowledgeable approach. When it comes to the NELA housing market, they know their stuff. Starting from a walk through meeting in Fall 2019 when we did a cash out refi and were contemplating updates that would add value, Deirdre and Terry gave great advice that we followed. Then in Fall 2020 we pulled the trigger on plans to sell. They spent so much time reviewing their process with us, then arranging so that all the prep and listing would be done while we left town. Trying to sell a home during a pandemic with 2 small messy kids and 2 dogs sounded like a nightmare. So they project managed everything for us while we were out of state for a month, at no extra cost. Their admin, Catherine, has impeccable communication and kept everyone on track. Their stager/designer Kari, breathed new life into our home with paint choices and spot on vintage decor and greenery. Always with Deirdre and Terry's oversight and guidance when needed. We collaborated when necessary, but felt confident handing over decisions when able, always so happy with the outcomes.

The prep of the house plus their well vetted process of pre-inspections, marketing, showing and offer timelines, made it a smooth journey that ended better than we ever imagined. Multiple offers well over asking, and a final transaction that was clean, quick, and can now propel us into whatever home adventure might be next. Their expertise in the local market counts for so much. Don't hesitate to just reach out for advice, even if it's a distant thought. The team's patience, kindness, and knowledge will guide you through a daunting process with ease and good vibes :-) So grateful to them all!
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Ali V., Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA

"Deirdre and Terry are the delightful and highly knowledgable L34 Group who helped me through every step of the sales process for my home in Los Angeles. I live overseas and was concerned about the logistics of preparing the property for the market and signing all those documents from far away, but they had previous experience of this and guided me through every step, from what work needed doing to make the house look its best and who could do it, to negotiating with the buyer on a few details closer to the close of sale."

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