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Listings in El Sereno, CA

Welcome to El Sereno, a historic, hilly neighborhood on Los Angeles' Eastside, known for its old roots, quiet streets, and the trails of Debs and Ascot Hills parks.

El Sereno is a residential neighborhood on the Eastside of Los Angeles, in the hills and flatlands between downtown and the San Gabriel Valley. It is bordered by Lincoln Heights to the west, East Los Angeles to the south, and South Pasadena and Alhambra to the northeast. Roughly four square miles in size, it is a predominantly Latino community, with Hispanic residents making up about 80 percent of the population in the 2010 census. The neighborhood is among the oldest settled areas of Los Angeles, with roots reaching back to the Spanish and ranch era. The Farmdale School House, built in 1892 as the area's first school, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Rose Hill school followed in 1909. Much of southern El Sereno's housing dates to the post-World War II boom, when new streets filled the flatlands. El Sereno has a quiet, small-town feel that residents contrast with the bustle of the rest of the city. Huntington Drive runs through as its main commercial spine, lined with neighborhood markets, taquerias, and small businesses. Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, a large hilly preserve on the neighborhood's western edge, and Ascot Hills Park offer hiking and sweeping views of downtown and the San Gabriel Mountains. Cal State Los Angeles sits just east of the neighborhood. The community is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, with El Sereno Elementary and El Sereno Middle School and Magnet Center serving local students. Freeway access is a defining advantage: the I-10 San Bernardino Freeway and El Monte Busway run along the southern edge, and the Arroyo Seco Parkway lies to the west. For families and newcomers, El Sereno offers historic character, hillside and flatland homes, and one of the Eastside's most convenient locations for reaching downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, and the San Gabriel Valley.

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5034 Templeton
$2,790
SR26187764
For Rent
5034 Templeton El Sereno, CA 90032
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1474 sq ft
Alex Hartounian
5054 Novgorod Street
$938,888
WS26074398
For Sale
5054 Novgorod Street El Sereno, CA 90032
4 Beds bathtub 2.25 Baths straighten 1660 sq ft
High Ten Partners, Inc.
3248 Eastern Avenue
$750,000
GD26054047
Active
3248 Eastern Avenue El Sereno, CA 90032
Las Casas Realty, Inc.

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5034 Templeton
$2,790
SR26187764
For Rent
5034 Templeton El Sereno, CA 90032
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1474 sq ft
Alex Hartounian
3248 Eastern Avenue
$750,000
GD26054047
Active
3248 Eastern Avenue El Sereno, CA 90032
Las Casas Realty, Inc.

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5034 Templeton
$2,790
SR26187764
For Rent
5034 Templeton El Sereno, CA 90032
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1474 sq ft
Alex Hartounian

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4392 O Neill Street
$125,000
SR26181380
For Sale
4392 O Neill Street El Sereno, CA 90032
Equity Union
5093 WILLIAMS
$299,000
CV26160910
For Sale
5093 WILLIAMS El Sereno, CA 90032
David Hu, Broker
O Neil Street
$90,000
CV26138785
For Sale
O Neil Street El Sereno, CA 90032
RE/MAX TOP PRODUCERS
2605 Forest Park Drive
$150,000
IN26114448
For Sale
2605 Forest Park Drive El Sereno, CA 90032
Jackson Property Advisors
2621 Forest Park Drive
$150,000
IN26114447
For Sale
2621 Forest Park Drive El Sereno, CA 90032
Jackson Property Advisors
Stillwell & Newtonia Avenue
$980,000
AR26110289
For Sale
Stillwell & Newtonia Avenue El Sereno, CA 90032
Wetrust Realty
5000 La Calandria
$159,000
RS26062130
For Sale
5000 La Calandria El Sereno, CA 90032
VIP RE Firm
near paradise Dr
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SR26062164
For Sale
near paradise Dr El Sereno, CA 90063
Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.
4376 W Rose Hill Drive
$279,000
SR26047392
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4376 W Rose Hill Drive El Sereno, CA 90032
Century 21 Doug Anderson
2818 Adkins Avenue
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2818 Adkins Avenue El Sereno, CA 90032
Francisco J. Ursulo
4816 Seldner
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4816 Seldner El Sereno, CA 90032
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About El Sereno

Real Estate & Housing

El Sereno's housing is a mix of older Craftsman and Spanish-style single-family homes near Huntington Drive and the historic core, with post-World War II tract houses and hillside homes filling the southern and northern sections. The neighborhood is largely single-family, with some small multi-family buildings along the main corridors. Hilly lots in the northern and western portions offer city and mountain views, while the flats provide more modest, established homes. Because El Sereno is fully developed, most activity is resale and renovation rather than new construction. Buyers are drawn by historic character, larger lots, and relative value compared with other Eastside neighborhoods.

Neighborhoods

El Sereno spans two terrains. Along Huntington Drive, the flatlands hold the neighborhood's commercial spine and its older residential streets, including the historic Farmdale and Rose Hill school sites. To the north and west, the land rises into the hills, where quieter streets climb toward Ernest E. Debs Regional Park and offer views over the city. The community is framed by Hermon and Montecito Heights to the west, the Cal State LA area to the east, and Alhambra and South Pasadena across the northern boundary, giving residents several distinct town centers within minutes.

Lifestyle in El Sereno

El Sereno is a family-oriented, working-class neighborhood with a strong Latino identity and a notably quiet pace for Los Angeles. Locals describe it as feeling like a small town close to the center of the city. Everyday life centers on Huntington Drive's taquerias, markets, and neighborhood shops, while weekend recreation happens on the trails of Debs Park and Ascot Hills. Proximity to downtown, Pasadena, and the San Gabriel Valley means employment and entertainment are close without intruding on the neighborhood's residential calm.

Schools & Education

El Sereno is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second-largest district. The neighborhood is served by El Sereno Elementary and El Sereno Middle School and Magnet Center, both located within the community, with high schools nearby on the Eastside. The area's educational history runs deep: the Farmdale School House, built in 1892, was El Sereno's first school and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Nearby Cal State Los Angeles provides higher-education access just east of the neighborhood.

Getting Around

El Sereno is one of the Eastside's best-connected residential neighborhoods. Huntington Drive runs east-west through the community, and the I-10 San Bernardino Freeway and El Monte Busway border it to the south, while the Arroyo Seco Parkway (SR 110) lies to the west. This puts downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, and the San Gabriel Valley within a short drive. Metro bus lines serve Huntington Drive and Valley Boulevard, and Metro rail stations are nearby in South Pasadena and Highland Park. Cal State Los Angeles is immediately east of the neighborhood.

Parks & Recreation

Ernest E. Debs Regional Park anchors outdoor life in El Sereno, with hilly trails, wooded canyons, and views across the city and the San Gabriel Mountains. Ascot Hills Park offers a popular short hike with downtown views, and smaller neighborhood parks such as El Sereno Arroyo Playground and Guardia Park provide playgrounds and green space. The parkland connects El Sereno to the larger Arroyo Seco corridor, and the neighborhood's hills make walking and trail access part of everyday life.

About El Sereno

Frequently asked questions

Where is El Sereno in Los Angeles?

El Sereno is on the Eastside of the City of Los Angeles, bordered by Lincoln Heights to the west, East Los Angeles to the south, and South Pasadena and Alhambra to the northeast. It sits in the hills and flatlands between downtown Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.

Is El Sereno its own city?

No. El Sereno is a neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles and part of Los Angeles County. It is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District and by city departments rather than a separate municipal government.

What is El Sereno known for?

El Sereno is one of the oldest settled communities in Los Angeles, with roots in the Spanish and ranch era. It is known for the Farmdale School House, built in 1892 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and for the hiking trails of Ernest E. Debs Regional Park and Ascot Hills Park.

What schools serve El Sereno?

El Sereno is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Local campuses include El Sereno Elementary and El Sereno Middle School and Magnet Center, with high schools nearby on the Eastside and Cal State Los Angeles just east of the neighborhood.

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