Glendale Homes & Real Estate

Glendale Neighborhood

The prices and styles of homes for sale in Glendale vary greatly, especially when compared to real estate prices in other neighboring communities.. Prospective homebuyers will find everything from traditional Tudor and colonial-style homes to mid-century modern ranch-style homes. There are even a good number of semi-detached and apartment-style condos and townhouses in the area. Most homeowners live in distinct neighborhoods, although there are a few new, self-contained subdivisions. Home prices in Glendale range from around $200,000 to more than $1 million. Condo prices start at slightly less than $150,000. The median home value in Glendale is $739,000.

Glendale Community Amenities

There are an ample number of things to see and to do in and around Glendale. The city owns and manages 35 public parks and green spaces, including Dunsmore Park and Emerald Isle Park,as well as four community centers, the civic auditorium, six sports facilities and four historic buildings. Facilities include picnic grounds, children's playgrounds, dog parks and skate parks. Just outside of town is the Los Angeles San Gabriel National Monument, home to Mount Wilson Observatory as well as miles of hiking and biking trails. Of course, the many beaches along the Pacific Ocean are just a short drive away.

It's easy to get around Glendale, given the city's compact size. Four major freeways crisscross the area--the Glendale Freeway, the Ventura Freeway, the Foothill Freeway and the Golden State Freeway In addition, there are four bus companies and three rail lines that provide public transportation in Glendale and connect the city with points all over Los Angeles County. For trips outside of the region, Los Angeles International Airport is less than an hour's drive away and offers non-stop flights to more than 175 cities around North America and beyond.

Glendale and the greater Los Angeles area are home to a number of festive annual events. These include the Glendale International Film Festival and the Armenian Independence Day Festival. Nearby Pasadena hosts a strawberry Festival and the annual Rose Bowl festival on New Year's Day.

There's no lack of cultural activities in Glendale and the surrounding area. The city is home to a newly-remodeled library and arts center. Nearby Pasadena is home to a number of museums, including the Norton Simon Museum, the Kidsspace Museum and the Huntington Library and Arts Collection. Pasadena is also home to the Pasadena Symphony and a popular weekly flea market at the Rose Bowl.

Glendale residents need never go hungry. This Los Angeles suburb offers a diverse array of coffee houses, delis and restaurants. Among the local favorites include Foxy's for what many residents say is the best breakfast in LA County, Din Tai Fung Dumpling House for Dim Sum and Asian cuisine, the Granville Cafe for American food and the Carousel Restaurant for Middle Eastern cuisine.

Glendale Neighborhood Schools

School age residents in Glendale attend the public schools of the Glendale Unified School District. The district, which has an enrollment of around 29,000 students, owns and manages 31 schools--20 elementary schools, four middle schools, two special education schools and five high schools. In addition to the public schools, there are a number of private schools in the area. These include Chamlian Armenian School, Holy Family Catholic High School and Salem Lutheran School. For post-secondary education, Glendale is home to Glendale Community College. The region also is home to the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), California Institute of Technology and the University of Southern California.

Glendale Information Resources

• City of Glendale
• Glendale Chamber of Commerce
• Glendale Wikipedia
• Glendale City-Data.com