Mount Washington Real Estate
What makes Mount Washington a special place to live? Remote hillside living with narrow streets, secluded canyon walking paths and remarkable views of city, canyons and sunset. All of this in close proximity to the major employment areas of downtown LA and Pasadena.
The Mt Washington Elementary School is highly prized for families with elementary school aged children and as a result, families often are willing to pay a premium to live within its boundaries.
The hills and canyons are criss-crossed with walking paths and the neighborhood encloses the Elyria Canyon Park with 35 acres of the native habitat that once thrived in the hills above Los Angeles.
Just down the hill are the eclectic enclaves of Eagle Rock and Highland Park that offer vintage shops, coffeehouses, Southern-inspired diners and old school Italian restaurants.
Count on us to find the perfect home, in the perfect neighborhood, for you in Mount Washington.
Mount Washington Offers Remote Living Close to Los Angeles
Mount Washington is located in the San Rafael Hills northeast of downtown Los Angeles and is accessible by many major freeways including the I-5, the Glendale Highway ( California State Route 2 ) and Arroyo Seca Highway ( California State Route 110), thus offering easy commutes to major job locations in downtown LA and Pasadena.
The neighborhood was first developed in 1909 as a mountaintop retreat and result for early residents of the growing city of Los Angeles. Centered around the Mount Washington Hotel, currently the headquarters of Self Realization Fellowship, it is known as a nature filled and somewhat vertical mountain retreat that offers peace and solitude in close reach to the city as well as easy down the hill access to the eclectic amenities of Eagle Rock and Highland Park.
Mount Washington Neighborhood Style
The Mount Washington neighborhood is said to be architecturally blessed with homes in numerous highly sought after architectural styles including classic California bungalows, craftsman period houses and mid-century modern hillside estates with stunning views designed by famous architects and designers like Frank Lloyd Wright and John Lautner. Mixed in with these are multi-million dollar spec homes that are built to take advantage of the hillside elevations to deliver unparalleled views.
The defining feature of the area is the verdant hillside that combines steep elevation changes that offer stunning views with beautiful, leafy surroundings criss-crossed with hiking trails and walking paths. To be so close to a big city like Los Angeles but be so removed from it is one of the primary draws for the area.
A perfect example of the what the area has to offer is found in the Elyria Canyon Park. It boasts 35 acres of native habitat like it was 100 years ago, including clusters of coastal sage scrub, chaparral, grassland and purple needlegrass and one of the finest stands of California black walnut woodland in Southern California.
Mount Washington Lifestyle at its Best
The average age of residents in Mount Washington is 33 years, somewhat younger than surrounding areas due to the relatively lower costs of homes in the neighborhood. Families with young children are drawn to the area by the prospect of enrolling elementary school aged children in the highly ranked Mount Washington Elementary School.
Although we think that the best opportunity to enjoy the life in Mount Washington is to walk a trail or enjoy the view from your own deck with a glass of wine, there are ample opportunities for food and drink with friends just down the hill in the eclectic business districts of the adjoining areas of Eagle Rock or Highland Park. Give Folliero’s Italian Food and Pizza or Columbo’s Italian Steakhouse and Jazz Club a try if you like old school Italian joints or one of the many bars, taverns or independent coffeehouses.
Mount Washington Real Estate FAQs
What kinds of homes are found in Mount Washington?
Mount Washington was originally developed in 1908 as a mountain retreat with a hotel and residential neighborhoods. As a result, the area is home to numerous options for classic vintage California bungalows and larger Craftsman style homes from the original and follow-on development. Additionally the close-in location, natural beauty and amazing views have resulted in beautiful mid-century modern estates by well know architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, John Lautner, A Quincy Jones, and Gregory Ain. Recently, there have been high end spec homes built in the area.
What are schools like in Mount Washington?
Mount Washington Elementary is so popular for families with elementary school children that they often pay a premium to land within its boundaries. Florence Nightingale Middle School serves the neighborhood as does Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park, which boasts an 89.1% graduation rate.
What kind of neighborhood amenities are available in Mount Washington?
Mount Washington is primarily a residential neighborhood with few businesses but is very close to the eclectic areas of Eagle Rock and Highland Park where you can find everything from old school Italian joints to independent coffee houses, bars and taverns.
What are things to do in Mount Washington?
The neighborhood is criss-crossed with walking paths and hiking trails among its relatively steep and leafy hills. If you enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature, this is the place for you. The nearby Elyria Canyon Park contains 35 acres of restored native habitat that offers sweeping views of the surrounding canyons.
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