Nestled at the base of Mt. Wilson in the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, Sierra Madre is a community of some 10,700 residents spread out over 3.2 square miles. Known as the "Village of the Foothills," this quaint community features small-town charm, lots of community spirit, excellent schools and plenty of recreational opportunities. Sierra Madre features a tidy central business district and close access to the services offered by the Valley below. In fact, Sierra Madre residents are only 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Southern California’s world-famous beaches and mountain resorts are less than an hour away.
The majority of Sierra Madre students are served by the Pasadena Unified School District, although some students in the eastern edge of the city attend the well-respected Arcadia School District. There are numerous parks in the city including Memorial Park which features a children's playground, picnic tables, tennis courts, band shell, covered picnic area and Senior Citizen's Center. The park is the site of numerous community events held during the year including the annual Pioneer Days festival, summer concerts and movies, the Firefighter's Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July Festivities, the Friends of the Library Art Fair, the annual Halloween costume contest, Blood Drives and more.
The real estate market in Sierra Madre consists of single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes. Sierra Madre homes start around $350,000 and ranges up to $1 million and more for estate properties with views of the valley and city lights. Single-family homes in Sierra Madre start in the mid $300,000’s - $400,000’s and range up to over $2 million for luxury estates. Condos and townhomes in Sierra Madre are available from the mid $400,000s up to about $700,000. You can also find homes for sale in Pasadena Unified School District via our school search and see homes on a map.
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Julianne today at (626) 796-3228 or email planetbo@sbcglobal.net.
Julianne Worrell: Julianne Worrell and her husband, David, are co-owner of Worrell Realty. Julianne's expertise is finding that special property for her clients -- a labor of real love she's been performing for more than 20 years! Since 1981, Julianne has continuously been a top producer. In 1999, she and David opened Worrell Realty -- a full-service firm specializing in the San Gabriel Valley, which includes South Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Pasadena, San Marino, Arcadia, Alhambra, Altadena, Monrovia, San Gabriel, Temple City and La Canada Flintridge.
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Sierra Madre CA Real Estate for the week of January 30th, 2012: homes priced around $729,352 compared to $727,247 the previous week, for a slight increase of less than +1%. For Saturday, February 4th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.85%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.18%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.61%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.99%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Sierra Madre CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Sierra Madre, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Sierra Madre, Sierra Madre neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Sierra Madre to help you find the best home!