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Welcome to Oak Hill Estates in Hermon(Los Angeles)

Oak Hill Estates

Built in 2004 Oak Hill Estates in the Hermon district of Los Angeles(zip code 90042) feature two and three story homes in contemporary designs. The location just north of Pine Crest Drive just north of Avenue 60 and north of Monterey Road not far from the recently opened Fresco Community Market. This highly convenient location is adjacent to the city of South Pasadena and is one of the very few close-in Los Angeles locations of newer constructed single family homes.

Oak Hill Estates in Hermon

There are currently no homes for sale in Oak Hill Estates --- hmm, sounds like an opportunity, Homeowners of Oak Hill Estates, doesn't it? In 2011, there were three sales according to our local multiple listing service. The homes sold range in home size from approximately 2667 to 2761 square feet and ranged in sales price from $650,000 to $680,000 with an average sales price of $661,667 and a median price of $655,000. These homes feature dramatic and flexible interiors ranging in size from three to four bedrooms with bonus rooms, dens, home offices, family rooms and large kitchens.

Oak Hill Estates in Hermon

2010 results were two sales in Oak Hill Estates: one short sale closing at $650,000(4 bedroom/3 bath with approximately 2747 square feet) and a standard sale at $675,000(also 4 bedroom/3 bath also with approximately 2747 square feet).

While the usable lot sizes of the Oak Hill Estates are generally smaller in size many of them have incredible views.

If you would like to know more about Oak Hill Estates, the Hermon area or other communities in the northeast foothill areas within the city of Los Angeles, contact Michael Jacobs at 818.516.4393 cell/text or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com.

Welcome to Oak Hill Estates in Hermon(Los Angeles)

View from home in Oak Hill Estates in Hermon

Taste of Fresco -- Fresco Community Market February 25 & 26

Fresco Community Market located at 5914 Monterey Road in the community of Hermon will be hosting their second annual Taste of Fresco event this weekend. The event will be held from 10AM until 4PM on Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26. Over 40 vendors will be handing out free(should we say FREE!) samples of organic, gluten-free, natural and many local products.

Fresco Community Market has been a part of the community since 2011 and is a welcome addition to the neighborhood which includes Hermon, Monterey Hills Highland, Garvanza, Mount Angeles and South Pasadena. The locally owned store features an in-house bakery with free wi-fi, butcher, a selection of wine and beer and some of the friendliest staff you are likley to find. Shop local! Shop small business! You can find more details at:

www.frescomarkets.com

Michael Jacobs is a Realtor who serves the northeast foothill communities within the city of Los Angeles including Hermon, Monterey Hills, Highland Park, Garvanza, El Sereno, Mount Washington, Montecito Heights, Mount Angeles, Eagle Rock, Glassel Park, Sagamore Park as well as the adjacent San Gabriel Valley. He can be reached by cell/text 818.516.4393 or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com.

Fresco Community Markets

Taste of Fresco

Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26, 2012

10AM - 4PM

Surfwood Monterey Los Angeles December Sales Results 2011 vs 2010

Background: Surfwood Monterey is located in the Hermon neighborhood of the city. Los Angeles adjacent to South Pasadena. Hermon is a small community that is relatively unknown so often that is combined with Highland Park(same zip code 90042).

The Surfwood Monterey complex was built in 1989 with the first move-ins occuring in 1990. It is a 92 unit complex designed around three interior courtyards. There is a common area lobby, subterranean parking, two elevators, a gym/workout room plus pool/spa/lounge area. The complex exterior was re-painted approximately two years ago and the monthly homeowner association fee is $340.00. All units are two bedrooms and two baths with laundry hook-ups inside the unit and at least one fireplace in a variety of floor plans with 9' ceilings. Many of the top floor units have clerestory windows.

Surfwood Monterey Los Angeles December Sales Results 2011 vs 2010

There was one sale in December 2011, it was a top floor unit that was bank owned and it sold for $190,000(an incredbile value in my opinion listed by an out of area broker). There is one unit in escrow(on the second floor) with a list price of $235,000. A short sale in the building is the only current active listing at $209,000(according to mulitple listing records, this unit has been on and off the market for 562 days).

In December 2010, there were no sales, according to the local multiple listing service, in Surfwood Monterey.

Surfwood Monterey Los Angeles December Sales Results 2011 vs 2010

Are you interested in learning more about Surfwood Monterey or other properties in the northeast foothill communities within the city of Los Angeles or the adjacent San Gabriel Valley? Contact Michael Jacobs at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com

Surfwood Monterey Los Angeles: November 2011 Sales Update

Surfwood Monterey Background: Surfwood Monterey is a 92 unit condominium complex in the Highland Park/Hermon neighborhood within the city of Los Angeles. Located at 6140 Monterey Road Surfwood Monterey was built in 1989(first move-ins were in 1990). The complex features three interior courtyards, subterranean parking, two elevators, pool, spa and a work-out room. The homes are two bedrooms and two baths in a variety of floor plans each with at least one fireplace. Each unit has washer-dryer hook-ups. The top floor units have higher ceilings with many offering clerestory windows. The complex exterior was re-painted in the last two years and changed the management of the association in Fall 2011. The monthly homeowner fees are $340.00 with no special assessments according to a recent management company report. Ford Management is the current management company for the association.

The new Fresco Community Market is a welcome addition to the neighborhood and there is easy access to freeways(Arroyo Seco Parkway, San Bernardino, Santa Ana/Golden State, Foothill) and two Gold Line stations(Mission and Highland Park) making this an ideal location for many.

Surfwood Monterey Los Angeles: November 2011 Sales Update

There was only one sale in November 2011. It was a standard sale on the third floor with a split master bedroom floor plan and it closed on November 15 for $225.000. There were no sales in November 2010.

Surfwood Monterey Los Angeles: November 2011 Sales Update

Have more questions regarding Surfwood Monterey? Michael Jacobs can answer or find the answers for you when it comes to real estate in the San Gabriel Valley or the adjacent northeast foothill communities within the city of Los Angeles. He can be reached at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com.

Community Partner -- Support Fresco Community Market

Fresco Community Market located at 5914 Monterey Road(at Via Marisol and Avenue 60) in the Hermon District within the city of Los Angeles. The store is highly convenient to those in other northeast communities within the city of Los Angeles especially: Monterey Hills, Highland Park, Garvanza, Montecito Heights, Mount Washington and El Sereno as well as the city of South Pasadena just to the north of the store.

The store opened in February 2011 and features an open loft-like appearance highlighted by organic produce, butchers ready to assist, a takeaway deli, in-store bakery with wi-fi, wine, interesting and exotic foods and a very friendly staff.

Since opening, the Fresco Community Market promotes a giving back to the community spirit as was evidenced this week with a facebook page notice. With the recent power outages from the intense windstorms in our area, many lost power(Fresco's lights looked like a beacon in the neighborhood). Fresco Community Market offered those who had been affected by the loss of power could store food from their freezer at the store free of charge as long as was necessary.

So, if you are in the area, please support Fresco Community Market. You can see more on their website:

http://frescomarkets.com/index.html

Michael Jacobs is a Realtor who serves the northeast foothill communities within the city of Los Angeles as well as Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley and can be reached at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com