Lawndale Homes & Real Estate

Lawndale Neighborhood Homes

Located in Los Angeles County, Lawndale is home to about 32,800 people. In the South Bay area of the community, Lawndale is easily accessible to various Los Angeles area amenities and attractions. The city has a strong Spanish influence due to the early settlement of the area as a Spanish colony. The area attracted many homebuyers in the middle 1900’s through the 1980's due to its high quality of life but significantly more affordable homes for sale. Today, Lawndale offers a number of key advantages to homeowners who want to enjoy the same type of lifestyle.

The real estate market in Lawndale is one of the more competitive in the region. This city, which is located only a matter of minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, remains an important commuter suburb. As such, it sees a good deal of interest from homebuyers. This has led to significant demand and moderate numbers of homes for sale in the community.

As of February of 2017, the median sale price of homes for sale in Lawndale was $480,000. This is about 7 percent higher in value than the same timeframe in 2016. The median price per square foot has also improved in recent years. It was $384 per square foot as of February of 2017, an increase of about two percent over the last year.

From November of 2016 through February of 2017, about 21 homes sold in the community. As of the middle of February, there were 19 homes listed for sale. While this number is low, it does create a bit more of a buyer’s market within this city. This is helping to drive up home sales. In addition, the median rent per month in Lawndale was $2500 at the same time. This is about a four percent increase over the last year and also somewhat high compared to other areas in the region.

For those looking to buy a home in Lawndale, a variety of home styles and sizes are available here. Most of the homes for sale in the community are single-family properties. Some duplexes exist. A number of apartment developments are available here as well. Many of the homes for sale in Lawndale were built in the middle 1900's, but newer construction homes are a bit more custom-built than the standard ranch and bungalow style of homes heavily present in the community.

Lawndale Community Amenities

The land that is now the city was a part of a land grant given by the Spanish government in the 1780's. During those early years and beyond, the community was a prominent agricultural center. It was also an important railway center for the region. After World War Ii, the city, which had developed rapidly due to the railway system and local manufacturing, became more of a bedroom community. It was an important suburb of Los Angeles for many years.

The city has a number of key benefits to offer homeowners and residents here. Its top employers include the city itself, La Vida Medical Group, Top Valu Market, and American Drilling Company. The community remains small with few large businesses. It has a variety of smaller shopping centers and restaurants as well.

• The city is about two square miles wide. Nearly all of it is residential properly.
• There are various bus lines and transit system lines that run through the city to connect it to nearby towns.
• The city is accessible by I-405 and Highway 91. It is less than six miles from the Los Angeles International Airport.
• The city’s growing senior population is served by various community programs and events.

With moderate home prices and home availability, the community of Lawndale offers homebuyers a number of benefits. It’s location near Downtown Los Angeles, the airport, and area amenities makes it a welcoming home for many.

Lawndale Neighborhood Schools

The city is served by the Lawndale Elementary School District, Centilena Valley Union High School District, and several smaller private schools. The Environmental Charter High School is a high school serving students here as well.

Lawndale Information Resources

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