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Homes in "Historically Significant" Areas of the City
Historically-significant homes in Alhambra feature charming good looks, fine design and
excellence in workmanship, including classic styles such as Craftsman, Bungalow, Spanish Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial, Italian Beaux-Arts, and Arts & Crafts.
BEAN TRACT
Homes located the historic "Bean Tract" area of Alhambra
The northwestern part of the city (roughly from Huntington Drive south to Alhambra Road) is comprised of Alhambra's priciest neighborhood, long referred to as the "Bean Tract," named after a prominent Alhambra resident, Jacob Bean. Bean was a Minnesota lumber baron who retired to Alhambra in 1901. He was so taken in by the favorable climate that he purchased 104 acres that he developed into citrus groves. The Bean Tract was subdivided in the 1940s, bordering the highly affluent community of San Marino. (According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, the City of Alhambra once threatened to annex San Marino, but in response it formed its own municipality--banning bars, gambling and apartment houses.)
MIDWICK TRACT
Homes located in the historic "Midwick Tract" area of Alhambra
Homes in the historic "Midwick Tract" (pronounced Middick) are located in the southwest corner of Alhambra. The 1940s era development sits on the former Midwick Country Club. By March 1948, 175 homes had been completed and 300 more were under construction. The historic connection is still valued by those living and seeking to live in the "Midwick Track" neighborhood. From its inception in 1912, the Midwick Country Club (located on the border of what is now Alhambra and Monterey Park) was considered to be a championship golf course. It was designed by Macbeth, who was a premiere golfer. Midwick hosted the SCGA Amateur in 1915 and 1917, and then three times in an eight-year period, beginning in 1923.The lavish, 208-acre club opened its doors as one of the most exclusive polo, golf and tennis clubs in the region. Over the years, movie stars and socialites flocked to there in limousine caravans. The colonial-style clubhouse was destroyed by fire in 1944. Today, the Club's history lives on in the neighborhood, where some streets are named after famous athletes of the day such as golfer Sam Snead and polo player Thomas Hitchcock. The site is also the location for several historic movies: "The Woman Michael Married" (1919); "Their Own Desire" (1929); "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1937); and "The Bride Wore Boots" (1946).
AIRPORT TRACT
Historic-type homes are located in all areas of Alhambra
The Airport Tract" was once the landing pad for Alhambra Airport. When Great Britain went to war with Germany in World War II, the Alhambra Airport became the official shipping station of the Lockheed Company, flying in hundreds of bombers for disassembly and shipment to Great Britain. The Airport continued its operation until 1943, when the 157-acre property was put up for sale. The post-World War II residential district, referred to as the Airport Tract, was the result of a rash of homebuilding and mass-produced homes for returning soldiers. They were generally much smaller than those that had been built prior to the War. Today, many of these smaller single-story homes are located on tree-lined streets and are being refurbished and enlarged to accommodate modern lifestyles.
Likewise, in the historic EMERY PARK area of Alhambra, twenty-five new homes were built for disabled soldiers of World War I, according to an article printed in the Los Angeles Times on Jan. 28, 1923. The homes were built under the Veterans' Farm and Home Purchase Act. This information was based on an announcement by Oliver D. Hefner of the Meyering Land Company, owners of Emery Park, and Capt. Robert R. Jones, first vice-president of the
Veterans' League of California.
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Townhouses, Condominiums and Apartments
Alhambra has many townhomes, condominiums and apartments located throughout the city. While single-family homes represent over 53% of the city's housing stock, the remaining is in the multi-family category. These range from duplexes to 20+ unit complexes.
Mixed-Use: A Combination of Residential and Commercial Uses
Alhambra's first mixed-use project was the award-winning Plaza on Main, comprised of 110 units of low-income housing for seniors who are at 60% or less of the median income level.
A Denny's Restaurant is located on the ground-level of the six-story structure. The Alhambra Regency Plaza was completed in 2004 and includes 80 residential condominium units along with 21,000 sq. ft. of ground-level commercial space. A number of mixed-use sites in the downtown area are called for in the future.
First-Time Homebuyers and Loan/Grants for Home Rehabilitation
Alhambra encourages home ownership and promotes quality housing opportunities with specially-designed programs for First-Time Homebuyers & Loan/Grants for Home Rehabilitation.The Owner-Occupied program consists of low-interest loans and grants for rehabilitation of an existing single-family dwelling. The First-Time Homebuyer's program provides qualifying applicants with a deferred loan to be used toward down payment, closing costs, or rehabilitation with the purchase of a home. For more information, click here.
Senior Housing
Alhambra has four senior public housing complexes and several private care facilities. There are also a few owner-occupied senior housing complexes. For more information, click here.
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Home Resale Activity in Alhambra (per L.A. Times Sunday Edition Charts for Dec. 2008)
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City of Alhambra
Zip Code |
# Sold |
Median Price |
Price % Change
From Previous Year: |
Median Home
Price/Sq. Ft. |
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91801 Single-Family Home
91803 Single Family Home
91801 Condominium
91803 Condominium |
10
8
7
1 |
$439,000
$425,000
$385,000
$435,000 |
-1.3%
-23.4%
-13.5%
n/a
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$329
$367
Single Family
Residence Only |
(Note: This information was provided by Data Quick Real Estate News)
 Neighborhood Profile (Yahoo)
School District Profile (Yahoo)
Alhambra Real Estate Information at www.@-LA.com
(Listings for Real Estate Agents/Brokers, Appraisers, Escrow Agents,
Commercial Brokers, Rental Agents, Property Managers & More)
Alhambra Regency Plaza (Mixed-Use Residential/Commercial Building)
Gateway Walk (Downtown Residential Condominiums)
Realtor.com
California Living Network/Alhambra
Alhambra Rental Listings - Westside Rentals E-Listings
Alhambra Rental Listings - Apartment Hunters E-Listings
Housing Rights Center
Property Search - L.A. County Assessor's Office)
(Obtain property specific information)
dRelocation.com/Alhambra
Relocate America-Community Directory/Alhambra
West San Gabriel Valley Association of Realtors, Inc.
221 E. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 288-6212
E-loan.com
Fannie Mae Homebuying Guides
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