Lexington at Parkside is a new construction development now offering personalized homes to fit your wants and needs. Located in the northwest corner of Lake Forest, CA (central Orange County), the Parkside neighborhood features 5 different home designs each with their own unique and charming style. The location within Lake Forest offers easy access to hundreds of retail stores, entertainment venues, and community services. Within less than a mile residents can visit the Lake Forest Sports Park, Etnies Skatepark, and Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park which offers trails for hiking and biking. Close by you will find Wahoo’s Fish Taco, Starbucks (not exactly a surprise), The UPS Store, The Oakley Outlet Store, Round Table Pizza, Thai Garden, and dozens of other restaurants, stores, parks, and beaches.
Homes at Parkside, built by Toll Brothers Luxury Homes, are available with a variety of options to suit your needs and price range:
Spacious homes with 2,500 to 3,700 square feet of living space
4-6 bedrooms including first-floor bedrooms
3.5 – 5.5 bathrooms
Large second floor bonus room
3-story single family home designs with a third story loft and roof deck
Super-wide stacking sliding doors to access your personalized back-yard
Luxurious master bedrooms and baths
Well-equipped modern kitchens with central island breakfast bar
2-car garages
Convenient laundry room
Hundreds of decorative and structural options to personalize your home
Community amenities include: Event/Leisure Lawn Areas, Spas, Cabanas, Pool, Covered Barbecue/Dining Area.
The 241 (Foothill Transportation Corridor) is just across the street and allows fast and easy access to other nearby cities, the 133 (Eastern Transportation Corridor), the I-5, the 405, and the 91. The area is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
An award winning Fortune 500 company, Toll Brothers is dedicated to quality and customer service and have been creating luxury communities in the best locations across the country since 1967. Fortune Magazine ranked Toll Brothers the #1 Home Builder worldwide 4 years in a row.
Located in central LA, Hollywood is known as the home of the US film industry and for its diverse population and cultures. Many of the historic film studio buildings still exist, and the name “Hollywood” has become synonymous for the US movie industry and the people in it. Hollywood was recognized as a growing community in 1870, incorporated in 1903, and became a part of Los Angeles in 1910 as the film industry began to grow and become the most well-known place in the world for film and media. Today the area is home to over 4 million people (US Census estimate, July 2016). Other areas within Hollywood are Franklin Village, Little Armenia, Spaulding Square, and Thai Town.
Hollywood is defined by Hollywood Hills to the north, Los Feliz to the northeast, East Hollywood to the east, Larchmont and Hancock Park to the south, Fairfax to the southwest, West Hollywood to the west and Hollywood Hills West on the northwest side (“Mapping L.A. project” of the LA Times). The street boundaries of Hollywood are Hollywood Blvd. on the north, Western Ave. to the east, Melrose Ave. to the south, and La Brea Avenue on the west.
EARLY HISTORY
Hollywood, Los Angeles, in 1907 (intersection of Hollywood and Highland)
In 1850’s there were few people living in the area of “Nopalera” (named for the Mexican Nopal cactus common in the area), but an agricultural community soon developed and by the 1870’s it came to be known as the Cahuenga Valley. There is a story that an early property owner and developer in the area, H.J. Whitley, was standing on top of a hill looking out over the valley when a Chinese man in a wagon stopped to greet him. When Whitley asked him what he was doing, the man replied “I holly-wood” although he meant to say “I hauling wood”, and Whitley later decided to name the town he later founded “Hollywood”. Whitley started the “Los Angeles Pacific Boulevard and Development Company” and bought 480 acres of land surrounding Highland Avenue and began building, although it was another land owner, Harvey Wilcox, who officially registered the name “Hollywood” with the LA County Recorder’s Office in 1887. After an initial interest in the area, growth and investment slowed until the early 1900’s.
Hollywood 1922
The first hotel in Hollywood was opened in 1902 by Whitley as the population of Los Angeles reached about 100,000 people, and gradually became known around the world as the home of the stars. There was a single-track streetcar line running from LA to Hollywood, but the trip took two hours if it was running at all. The area’s economy was mostly agricultural, known for its barley fields, citrus groves, and vineyards. Whitley’s company continued to invest thousands of dollars in the area to promote it and attract people and businesses, with improvements such as electricity, street lighting, and a bank.
In 1904, residents of Hollywood voted to prohibit sales and possession of liquor except for “medicinal use”, and in 1910 merged with the City of Los Angeles to gain access to water and the sewage system. Many major motion picture companies began to set up production in the area, partly due to the ideal weather and access to many different settings, in spite of the fact that movie theaters had been banned in Hollywood! This changed after the merger with Los Angeles as they had no such restrictions on theaters (or alcohol). The first film to be made in Hollywood was in 1910 and the first official movie studio, the Nestor Company, opened in late 1911. By the 1920’s, Paramount, Warner Bros., RKO, and Columbia had studios in Hollywood (sometimes also called “Tinseltown”) and movies became the 5th largest industry in the country.
RECENT HISTORY
The famous “HOLLYWOOD” sign built on the hills overlooking the neighborhood actually started out as “HOLLYWOODLAND”, and was an advertisement for a housing development of the same name. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce repaired and rebuilt the sign in 1949, and removed the “LAND”. The Hollywood “Walk of Fame” was officially opened in February of 1960, and now contains over 2,600 “stars” embedded in the sidewalk as a tribute to the many stars and contributors of the entertainment industry.
During the 1980’s, Hollywood began to decline and many famous landmarks became threatened by developers seeking to rebuild and update the area. Some of the buildings have been embraced by modern media companies, such as the former home of CBS’s headquarters at Columbia Square (built in 1938) which became offices for MTV, Comedy Central, BET and Spike TV. Nonetheless, many areas face continuing gentrification due the efforts of both private developers and public planning commissions who seek to revitalize the area.
North Hollywood Metro Station
HOLLYWOOD TODAY
The 10 public K-12 schools in Hollywood are operated by Los Angeles Unified School District and there are 2 public libraries.
Notable places include CBS Columbia Square, Charlie Chaplin Studios, Cinerama Dome, Crossroads of the World, Dolby Theatre (originally the Kodak Theater and home of the Oscars), Earl Carroll Theatre (currently Nickelodeon on Sunset), El Capitan Theatre, Frederick’s of Hollywood, and Gower Gulch. Notable events include The Academy Awards, the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, The Hollywood Half Marathon (to raise money and awareness for local youth homeless shelters).
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With nicer, bigger, cheaper lofts such as the Alta building, Lincoln Heights neighborhood is the 2nd most popular according to the members of SoCalHomeBlog.com.
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Hemet is a city located in southwestern Riverside County, in the San Jacinto Valley of Riverside County, California. It was formed in from local farm settlements around 1887 along with the Lake Hemet Water Company and the Hemet Land Company. The Hemet Dam was completed in 1895 on the San Jacinto River, creating Lake Hemet which provided a reliable water supply to the Valley and contributed to the development of the valley’s agricultural business. During this time the Hemet News newspaper was started and several general stores opened along with a hotel, drug store, blacksmith shops, lumber yards and two real estate offices. A power plant was constructed and a large flour mill opened. #hemet #homesforsale
Florida Avenue, Hemet CA (1940)
The city was officially incorporated in 1910- out of 177 residents, 130 voted to incorporate, and 33 voted against. The city predates the creation of Riverside County. Incorporation allowed the city’s infrastructure to grow and a railroad connection from Riverside lead to growth of its agricultural economy which included citrus, apricots, olives, peaches, and walnuts. Starting in 1936, the city hosted the “Hemet Turkey Show” for many years, followed by the “Agricultural District Farmer’s Fair of Riverside County”.
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By the 1960’s, large-scale residential development had begun although mostly in the form of mobile home parks and retirement communities. By the 1970’s Hemet was home to more than 10,000 people becoming one of the largest cities in the county along with Corona and Riverside.
In the 1980’s, demand for single family homes lead to land previously used for ranches being redeveloped. Hemet has remained very affordable and its proximity to Corona, Riverside and San Bernardino provide many employment opportunities. The rural character of the area makes it an attractive location for families priced out of other areas in Southern California.
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According to the US Census, the population was estimated to be about 84,000 in 2016. Hemet is 80 miles southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. It is bordered by the Santa Rosa Hills and San Jacinto Mountains. Adjacent and nearby cities include San Jacinto, Valle Vista, East Hemet, Winchester, Homeland, Juniper Springs, Menifee, Sun City, and Perris. Moreno Valley and Riverside are located not far to the north-west. The closest major highway is the 215, accessible by the Domenigoni Parkway which runs along the south side of the city. State highway 74 starts in Hemet, meanders through the San Bernardino National Forest, and then leads to Palm Desert which is near Palm Springs.
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The city of Hemet has two museums, an outdoor amphitheater, and several movie theaters. It hosts the annual Ramona Pageant and the Western Science Center. The area around the Metrolink station, north of downtown, is being developed by adding residences, shops, a farmer’s market, and parks. The city has one public library, originally built in 1906, with a new 2-story structure built in 2003 being its current home. Commercial air service is provided by Palm Springs International Airport and Ontario International Airport. Hemet-Ryan Airport, owned by Riverside County, has no commercial service.
Diamond Valley Lake is open to boating and fishing, along with hiking and other recreational activities around the lake.
Weston Park, established in 1921 and occupying about 4 acres, offers shuffleboard courts, restrooms, playground, basketball court, and grassy areas for rest or play.
Simpson Park is a wilderness park located in the Santa Rosa Hills southeast of Hemet covering an immense 438 acres. It offers a sheltered picnic area with tables and barbecues, restrooms, hiking trails, and a view of the San Jacinto Valley.
Mary Henley Park features two playground areas, half basketball court, picnic tables, shade structures, restrooms and a large grassy area spread out across 16 acres. There is also a walking path around the perimeter of the park.
Gibbel Park occupies 11 acres and contains a large children’s play area, ball field, a half basketball court, restrooms, two lighted tennis courts, lawn bowling green, horseshoe pits, picnic areas and large grassy area for relaxation.
Valley Wide Community Sports Park, which is part of the eastern recreation area of Diamond Valley Lake, offers eight lighted and 8 unlighted baseball fields, eight soccer fields, four basketball courts, six tennis courts, seven volleyball courts, two pickle ball courts, fitness trails, three play areas, four restrooms, and three picnic areas. There is also an aquatic center nearby.
The city’s educational services are provided by the Hemet Unified School District and cover all of Hemet, and parts of San Jacinto and Valle Vista, with over 20,000 students. There are also member schools in the rural communities of Anza, Idyllwild and Winchester. There are 5 high schools, 5 middle schools, 12 elementary schools, 2 all-grade schools, 10 alternative / charter schools, and 1 private Christian school.
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Congratulations to Ryan G. for finding a sparkling new townhome style 3 bedroom 3 bathroom three-story single family home with 3-car garage, park view, super low HOA dues and an equally amazing low purchase price.
This new kind of construction combines the separation of a single family home with the low cost of a super efficient condominium. The town house spacing technology insulates nearly 100% against neighbor noise because the residential units are not touching. These new homes are starting from $437,990 for approx 1,541 sq. ft. or $470,990 for approx. 1,830 sq. ft. There are also bigger
These new homes include a convenient bedroom on the lower floor with a full bath and walk-in closet. Head up to the main floor to check out the relaxing balcony, lounge in the great room or entertain guests in the kitchen and adjacent dining room. The upstairs features two master suites with full bathrooms and walk-in closets. This floor plan also offers exciting personalization options, including a study and an optional great room.
Check out this home’s included features:
GE® Builder’s Choice dishwasher
GE® Builder’s Choice range/oven
GE® Builder’s Choice microwave
Maple kitchen cabinetry with 36″ upper cabinets
Granite countertops in the kitchen
Air conditioning
9′ main-floor ceilings
10-year limited structural warranty
12″ X 12″ tile flooring in the entry/kitchen
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Baldwin Village, developed in the 1940’s and 1950’s, was originally known as “The Jungle” because of the many tropical trees and plants growing there at the time. The neighborhood is now officially a part of the Crenshaw district, but retains its uniqueness due to the original style of some of buildings such as the “tropical-style” apartment buildings and the influence of affluent Baldwin Hills which is adjacent to the south. Other nearby neighborhoods include Blair Hills, The Village Green, Crenshaw, and Leimert Park. The north-east border of Baldwin Village is defined by W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., a short section of Rodeo Rd. on the north, South La Brea Ave. to the west, and Baldwin Hills to the south. Recent investment and redevelopment of the area have boosted the area economically by adding and planning retail stores and a future medical facility which will feature a walking path an outdoor plaza. Some of the nearby attractions and businesses are the L.A. Coliseum, Exposition Park, the University of Southern California, Staples Center, L.A. Convention Center, and the California Science Center. The closest freeway is the I-10 which then allows fast access to the I-405 and I-110. With its central location offering easy access to the rest of Los Angeles, historic houses, and luxury condominiums, Baldwin Village is a prime area for those wishing to own their own home!
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Palms, originally known as “The Palms” prior to the 1920’s, is a neighborhood in the west-side of Los Angeles. Founded around 1886, Palms is the first neighborhood to be annexed to Los Angeles, in 1915. Originally marketed as an area for agriculture and vacationing, Palms is today primarily a residential community, with single family homes, apartments, condominiums, and commercial zones. The area is named for the 5,000 palm trees said to be brought in and planted, along eight miles of streets near the Southern Pacific train depot, by land developers in 1886, with this year considered to be the birth date of Palms. While the neighborhood has no official boundaries, it is generally defined by Venice Blvd., the I-10, and the I-405. Palms lies just west of Culver City, east of Mar Vista, and south of Cheviot Hills. Palms lies about 9 miles west of downtown Los Angeles, and 5 miles east from the beaches of Santa Monica.
In addition to single family homes, common architecture in Palms includes duplexes and triplexes, with most structures built in the Spanish Colonial or Craftsman style. During later years, larger multifamily buildings were constructed to provide more affordable housing after the City of Los Angeles rezoned most of the area. Properties in the area are highly sought after both as owner-occupied homes or as rentals which are in great demand. Palms is served by the Metro Expo Line and multiple bus routes.
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Mid-Wilshire is a neighborhood located in central Los Angeles situated south of Fairfax, east of Pico-Robertson, north of Mid City, and west of Koreatown. The southern boundary begins at W. Pico Blvd, with the eastern boundary defined by Crenshaw Blvd., and the western boundary following S. Fairfax Avenue. The Mid-Wilshire area also contains several other smaller neighborhoods- Little Ethiopia, Miracle Mile, Oxford Square, Park La Brea, Park Mile, and Wilshire Vista. In addition to the residential areas, there are also many well known shopping districts and restaurants. The L.A. County Museum of Art, the La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, and Peterson Automotive Museum are located in Mid-Wilshire, as well as a hospital and medical center. There are 5 public schools operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District, and 5 private schools. There are 2 public parks and a recreation center that features an auditorium, barbecue pits, lighted baseball diamond, and basketball courts (lighted-indoor, unlighted-outdoor), children’s play area, picnic tables, restrooms and tennis courts. Mid-Wilshire features both historic and modern homes, as well as condominiums and apartments.
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Carthay Square is a small but affluent neighborhood near the center of Los Angeles. It is between Mid-Wilshire and Pico-Robertson to the east and west, and bordered by Wilshire Blvd. to the north and Pico Blvd. to the south. Carthay Square may also be referred to as just Carthay, and includes Carthay Circle, and South Carthay. There is one public elementary school, Carthay Center Elementary, run by L.A. Unified School District. This is an LAUSD magnet school offering a well-respected garden science program and an environmental studies program and is open magnet school applicants in nearby areas.
The area was created by developer J Harvey McCarthy and was his most successful tract. In 1922 he purchased 136 acres which he named “Carthay Center”, intending to subdivide it into house lots and to install “high-class” improvements, including wide paved streets, parkways, and an ornamental street lighting system.
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The Pico-Robertson area, also known as South Robertson, is located on the west side of the City of Los Angeles south of Beverly Hills, east of Century City, north of Beverlywood, and west of Little Ethiopia. Other neighborhoods sometimes included as part of Pico-Robertson are Carthay Square, Crestview, Picfair Village, South Carthay, and Wilshire Vista. Homes are a mixture of houses, apartments, and condominiums. The Pico-Robertson area offers many retail stores and cafes, Kosher delis and butchers, and Chinese, Italian, and Mexican restaurants. The highly interactive Museum of Tolerance, located in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood, is an important cultural landmark for all of Southern California. The museum also hosts regular screenings of films and guest speakers. Residents can enjoy nearby Cheviot Hills Rec-Center to the west which offers tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, and a pool, or La Cienega Park near the northeast corner of the neighborhood. Other area attractions and facilities include the L.A. County Museum of Art, the Beverly Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and the Westside Pavilion. The area is served by L.A. Unified School District which provides 5 elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The Culver City metro station offers convenient transportation to downtown, and the I-10 is just a few blocks south. This prime location is considered to have a stable housing market and low crime rates.
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