Northeast LA Real Estate: It's All About the Views

Northeast Los Angeles has been a sight of gentrification over the last ten years with hillside homes being polished and regenerated to supplement new modern designs. Homes in the east side have a special perk that cannot be enjoyed in the other areas of Los Angeles: expanding, mountainous views. Here is an overview of the most popular neighborhoods with the most spectacular views.

 

Eagle Rock

The real estate brokerage firm “Redfin” awarded Eagle Rock as the second “hottest” neighborhood in the United States back in 2014, and the popularity has only increased since. This neighborhood has the advantage of an easy commute to nearby cities with the serenity of nature away from the big city. Eagle Rock is known for Mid-Century homes, private cul-de-sacs and flat terraced yards with developed gardens that are drought tolerant. Hillside homes in Eagle Rock will often have bedrooms on multiple levels to enjoy a variation of views. Many homes have an indoor-outdoor flow of decks to enjoy the fresh air and open sky. The famous landmark “Eagle Rock” can be seen from many homes as a rock with the shape of an eagle on the face.

 

Highland Park

Highland Park has many treasured homes with fantastic views, like the Arroyo View Estates that borders Pasadena and South Pasadena. These homes have spacious bedrooms and bathrooms that are designed with style and flair to contrast the 160-degree views of the Downtown Los Angeles skyline and the hillside faces nearby. The Arroyo View Estates are built with a wide array of windows so the homes are flooded with natural light. Here, the tenants can enjoy the breathtaking views that vary by night and day.

 

Glassell Park

The simple homes in Glassell Park are built in an elegant, modern design, which compliment the jaw-dropping views visible from multiple angles. Depending on location these views can include the Northeast Los Angeles valley, the Los Angeles River and the Downtown Los Angeles skyline. These homes are often accompanied with multiple levels; high ceilings and protruding balconies that allow the tenants to enjoy the views both cerebrally and viscerally. Windows and sliding glass doors are abundant in these homes that open towards the tranquil canyon or multi-colored lights from the city.

 

Mt. Washington

Homes for sale in Mt. Washington are almost always on a hill. This smaller neighborhood is less than 2 square miles and is stocked with hundreds of houses throughout the winding, tight residential streets. Some of the houses look plain and simple from the street, but the inside is blessed with large windows and sky views as the houses sit on the side of a mountain. In the early 20^th century, automobiles had difficulty maneuvering the roads because the steep inclines. In fact, Mt. Washington is home to one of the top five steepest streets in the world, Eldred Street. The houses on this 33% incline have magnificent views of the San Gabriel Valley.

 

There’s much to be said for living in the highlands, even though it isn’t for everybody. Most homes in Los Angeles are in the flatlands. But for those who appreciate hillside life, Northeast Los Angeles is leading the front to high quality living. Residents who live with breathtaking, birds’ eye views can attest that living this way is the secret to a “rich” life.