{"id":"la-verne","type":"city-resource","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/la-verne","json":"https://realestateworks.com/api/cities/la-verne","name":"La Verne","state":"California","county":"Los Angeles County","fips":"0640830","landSqMi":8.42,"incorporation":"Incorporated August 20, 1906; general-law city (Los Angeles Almanac / City ACFR)","government":"General-law city; Council-Manager form; five City Council members elected by district; City Manager appointed by the City Council","cityHall":"La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750, (909) 596-8726","reviewedAt":"2026-08-25","brokerage":{"name":"Sidney Manzo – RE/MAX Dream Properties","licensee":"Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914, licensed in California","relationship":"The brokerage publishes a city resource and offers licensed real-estate advisory. Reading the page does not itself authorize a listing or create a listing agreement."},"overview":["La Verne is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County, California, in the eastern San Gabriel Valley at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. The City of La Verne operates from City Hall at 3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750. The City’s published telephone number is (909) 596-8726.","The Los Angeles Almanac records incorporation on August 20, 1906 and identifies La Verne as a general-law city. The City’s 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report states the City operates under a council–manager form of government. Civic counts on this record describe the city as a whole. They are not the value of a particular house.","The City Council page lists five members by district, a Mayor, and a Mayor Pro Tem. Regular Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at City Hall in the Council Chambers, unless Monday is a holiday, in which case the meeting is held on Tuesday. The Administration directory lists City Hall hours Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Friday and weekends.","Documented civic features include D Street as a principal civic corridor, the University of La Verne central campus at 1950 Third Street, the La Verne Library at 3640 D Street, and Las Flores Park at 3175 Bolling Avenue."],"history":["The Los Angeles Almanac states the town was originally named Lordsburg after I.W. Lord, who founded the town in 1886, and that in 1917 it was renamed La Verne after La Verne Heights, a subdivision west of town. Incorporation is recorded as August 20, 1906.","The University of La Verne catalog lists a central campus at 1950 Third Street, La Verne, California 91750. LA County Library’s La Verne Library history records that the library was originally established as the Traveling Library on October 1, 1914, when the Lordsburg Library Board of Trustees joined the Los Angeles County Library system, and that the branch moved to 3640 D Street on July 29, 1985.","Those are civic history notes. They are not a ranking of streets or a price for a particular house. Confirm any designation, eligibility, or permit requirement on the specific parcel with the City."],"market":[],"employers":[{"name":"City of La Verne","industry":"Municipal government","location":"3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750","inCity":true,"notes":"The municipal government is a documented local employer and civic institution. The City Council page documents a council-manager form. The 2025 ACFR states the City Manager oversees daily operations.","sourceIds":["lvrCouncil","lvrAcfr","lvrCityHall"]},{"name":"University of La Verne","industry":"Higher education","location":"1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750","inCity":true,"notes":"The University catalog lists the central campus at 1950 Third Street, La Verne, California 91750, telephone (909) 593-3511. A campus address is not a ranking of nearby houses.","sourceIds":["lvrUlv"]},{"name":"La Verne Police Department","industry":"Municipal public safety","location":"2061 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750","inCity":true,"notes":"The department’s Inside the LVPD page lists 2061 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750, and states the department dates to 1906, the same year the City was incorporated.","sourceIds":["lvrPolice"]}],"neighborhoods":[{"slug":"old-town-la-verne","name":"Old Town La Verne","kind":"neighborhood","hero":"/images/la-verne-ca-two-story-home.jpg","heroAlt":"Two-story home with landscaping — illustrative, not a documented La Verne address","location":"Downtown La Verne, centered on D and Third Streets, next to the University of La Verne","boundaries":"The City's Old Town La Verne page maps the area, and the Old Town La Verne Specific Plan sets its districts, including Old Town Mixed-Use, Mixed-Use 1 and 2, Medium Density Residential and the University of La Verne district.","notes":"Old Town La Verne dates from the city's founding in 1887 as a destination for the Santa Fe Railroad, according to the City. Its heart is at D and Third Streets, which hosts events through the year, including the Cool Cruise Car Show and the Holiday Stroll.","housing":"Single-family homes, including Victorian and craftsman houses on Third Street, alongside multifamily and newer housing. Under the specific plan, a parcel's district decides what can be built there.","selling":"In Old Town, the specific plan district matters. A house in the Medium Density Residential district and a lot in a mixed-use district are different products. Confirm your district with the City, and price against nearby sales of homes of similar age and style.","sourceIds":["lvOldTown","lvOldTownSp","lvPlansPage"],"listingAliases":["Old Town La Verne","Old Town","Downtown La Verne"],"overview":["Old Town La Verne dates from the city's founding in 1887 as a destination for the Santa Fe Railroad, according to the City. Its heart is at D and Third Streets, which hosts events through the year, including the Cool Cruise Car Show and the Holiday Stroll.","The City describes Old Town as home to a mix of single-family and multifamily housing, with newer homes that echo the Victorian and craftsman houses on Third Street. The University of La Verne brings a daytime population of about 7,500 students."],"character":["The City describes Old Town as home to a mix of single-family and multifamily housing, with newer homes that echo the Victorian and craftsman houses on Third Street. The University of La Verne brings a daytime population of about 7,500 students."],"homes":["Single-family homes, including Victorian and craftsman houses on Third Street, alongside multifamily and newer housing. Under the specific plan, a parcel's district decides what can be built there."],"distinction":["In Old Town, the specific plan district matters. A house in the Medium Density Residential district and a lot in a mixed-use district are different products. Confirm your district with the City, and price against nearby sales of homes of similar age and style."],"forOwners":"In Old Town, the specific plan district matters. A house in the Medium Density Residential district and a lot in a mixed-use district are different products. Confirm your district with the City, and price against nearby sales of homes of similar age and style.","living":["Old Town also has a Business Improvement District, where local property and business owners pay a special assessment for improvements, maintenance and marketing, according to the City."],"faqs":[{"q":"When was Old Town La Verne founded?","a":"The City dates Old Town La Verne to the city's founding in 1887, as a destination for the Santa Fe Railroad."},{"q":"What kind of homes are in Old Town La Verne?","a":"The City describes a mix of single-family and multifamily housing, with newer homes that echo the Victorian and craftsman houses on Third Street."}],"url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/la-verne/neighborhoods/old-town-la-verne"},{"slug":"lordsburg","name":"Lordsburg","kind":"historic-district","hero":"/images/la-verne-ca-two-story-home.jpg","heroAlt":"Two-story home with landscaping — illustrative, not a documented La Verne address","location":"The original Lordsburg townsite around downtown La Verne, with Wheeler Avenue as its western boundary","boundaries":"The City's Lordsburg Specific Plan places the area's western boundary at Wheeler Avenue, six blocks from San Dimas, and its eastern boundary within one block of the Pomona city line. The plan covers the existing residential districts around downtown.","notes":"Lordsburg is the original townsite of La Verne. The City's Lordsburg Specific Plan says it was one of 25 settlements established in 1887 and was founded with a large land sale on May 25, 1887. The City Council adopted the revised plan for the Lordsburg area on August 17, 1992.","housing":"Older homes in the residential districts around downtown. The plan supports improving existing houses and adding second units, both subject to preservation guidelines.","selling":"Because the Lordsburg plan carries preservation guidelines, have the permits and City approvals for past work on hand, and describe the home's age and original features accurately. Compare against other Lordsburg-area sales, not the city as a whole.","sourceIds":["lvLordsburgSp","lvPlansPage"],"listingAliases":["Lordsburg","Lordsburg Townsite"],"overview":["Lordsburg is the original townsite of La Verne. The City's Lordsburg Specific Plan says it was one of 25 settlements established in 1887 and was founded with a large land sale on May 25, 1887. The City Council adopted the revised plan for the Lordsburg area on August 17, 1992.","The plan names the Church of the Brethren at Bonita Avenue and E Street, with its five-story bell tower, as the single most dominant structure in the Lordsburg area, and traces the University of La Verne to the former Lordsburg College."],"character":["The plan names the Church of the Brethren at Bonita Avenue and E Street, with its five-story bell tower, as the single most dominant structure in the Lordsburg area, and traces the University of La Verne to the former Lordsburg College."],"homes":["Older homes in the residential districts around downtown. The plan supports improving existing houses and adding second units, both subject to preservation guidelines."],"distinction":["Because the Lordsburg plan carries preservation guidelines, have the permits and City approvals for past work on hand, and describe the home's age and original features accurately. Compare against other Lordsburg-area sales, not the city as a whole."],"forOwners":"Because the Lordsburg plan carries preservation guidelines, have the permits and City approvals for past work on hand, and describe the home's age and original features accurately. Compare against other Lordsburg-area sales, not the city as a whole.","living":["Downtown, the Church of the Brethren and the University of La Verne are within the area the plan describes."],"faqs":[{"q":"Where is Lordsburg in La Verne?","a":"Around downtown La Verne. The City's Lordsburg Specific Plan sets Wheeler Avenue as the western boundary and places the eastern boundary within one block of the Pomona city line."},{"q":"Can I add a second unit in Lordsburg?","a":"The plan supports second units subject to its preservation guidelines. Confirm the current rules for your parcel with the City's Planning Division."}],"url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/la-verne/neighborhoods/lordsburg"}],"sellerResources":[{"kind":"probate","title":"Probate real estate agent in La Verne, CA","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/la-verne/probate"},{"kind":"inherited-property","title":"Inherited property real estate agent in La Verne, CA","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/la-verne/inherited-property"},{"kind":"foreclosure-help","title":"Foreclosure real estate agent in La Verne, CA","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/la-verne/foreclosure-help"},{"kind":"short-sale-help","title":"Short sale real estate agent in La Verne, CA","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/la-verne/short-sale-help"},{"kind":"sell-as-is","title":"Selling a La Verne house as-is","url":"https://realestateworks.com/cities/la-verne/sell-as-is"}],"amenities":[{"title":"City Hall","body":"City Hall is at 3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750. The City publishes (909) 596-8726. The facility page lists hours Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.","sourceIds":["lvrCityHall","lvrAdmin"]},{"title":"La Verne Library","body":"LA County Library lists the La Verne Library at 3640 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750, and publishes (909) 596-1934. The branch history page states the library moved to that address on July 29, 1985.","sourceIds":["lvrLibrary"]},{"title":"University of La Verne","body":"The University catalog lists the central campus at 1950 Third Street, La Verne, California 91750, telephone (909) 593-3511. Campus adjacency is a location fact, not a ranking.","sourceIds":["lvrUlv"]},{"title":"Las Flores Park","body":"City facility pages list Las Flores Park at 3175 Bolling Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750. Community Services reservations are published at (909) 596-8700. Park adjacency is a location fact, not a ranking.","sourceIds":["lvrLasFlores","lvrParks"]},{"title":"La Verne Sports Park","body":"City facility pages list La Verne Sports Park at 3104 D Street, adjacent to Bonita High School, as a joint-use facility with Bonita Unified. Park adjacency is a location fact, not a ranking.","sourceIds":["lvrSports","lvrParks"]},{"title":"La Verne Police Department","body":"The department’s Inside the LVPD page lists 2061 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750.","sourceIds":["lvrPolice"]},{"title":"Metro A Line","body":"Los Angeles Metro publishes A Line light-rail service through the San Gabriel Valley. Confirm current stations and schedules from the address; they change. This page does not promise a travel time.","sourceIds":["lvrMetro"]}],"housing":["The City is a full-service municipality with residential, civic, campus, and commercial uses along corridors such as D Street, Baseline Road, and Arrow Highway. Product type, lot, and later work still vary by parcel. Confirm zoning with the City.","A house near D Street civic addresses, a Baseline Road address, and a Wheeler Avenue address are different marketing files even when they sit on the same calendar.","Some attached product may involve an association. Association documents, if any, must be read from the file. This page does not invent an HOA map."],"faqs":[{"q":"How do I sell my house in La Verne?","a":"Start with a property-specific review of the address you own — location, product type, condition, recent comparable sales, and whether City zoning or permits apply — not a citywide median. Sidney Manzo, Agent, CA DRE #01108914, licensed in California, can discuss pricing, preparation, marketing, and whether a public listing or a more limited marketing approach if permitted is the better path. A conversation is not a listing. Nothing is listed until you choose."},{"q":"How much is my La Verne home worth?","a":"There is no reliable citywide number for an individual property. A useful figure starts with exact location, lot, living area, product type, condition, competing listings, and recent comparable sales. That snapshot is not the value of a particular house. A property-specific review is advisory and is not an appraisal."},{"q":"What are homes selling for in La Verne?","a":"That snapshot describes the city as a whole. It is not the value of a particular house. Get my free home review."},{"q":"Is now a good time to sell a home in La Verne?","a":"This page cannot name one right time to sell. Citywide snapshots are not a forecast for your address. Timing also depends on the house, competing listings, and your calendar."},{"q":"How long does it take to sell a home in La Verne?","a":"This page cannot promise a timeline for a particular house."},{"q":"What does it cost to sell a home in La Verne?","a":"Costs vary by the written agreements and the transaction. Listing-side professional service fees, if we are engaged, are established in a listing agreement and described on our services page. Title, escrow, repairs, credits, taxes, and other expenses are not quoted here."},{"q":"Do I need a real estate agent to sell my home?","a":"California owners may sell without listing representation. Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914, is with RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193. Listing representation, if you want it, is established only by a written agreement. A licensed real-estate agent can discuss pricing, marketing, disclosures, and timing. Using an agent does not promise a better price, a faster sale, or any particular outcome."},{"q":"Do City planning or zoning rules affect a sale or remodel?","a":"The City of La Verne is a general-law city with community development functions. Confirm the specific address with the City. Architectural style alone does not establish what may be changed."},{"q":"Does requesting a home-value review create a listing agreement?","a":"No. A conversation, a form submission, or a property-specific review does not create a listing agreement or agency relationship. A listing is established only by a signed California agreement."}],"sources":[{"id":"lvPlansPage","label":"City of La Verne — General & Specific Plans","url":"https://laverneca.gov/612/General-Specific-Plans","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"lvOldTown","label":"City of La Verne — Old Town La Verne","url":"https://www.laverneca.gov/375/Old-Town-La-Verne","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"lvOldTownSp","label":"City of La Verne — Old Town La Verne Specific Plan (PDF)","url":"https://laverneca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1211/Old-Town-La-Verne---Specific-Plan-PDF","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"lvLordsburgSp","label":"City of La Verne — Lordsburg Specific Plan (PDF)","url":"https://laverneca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3321/Lordsburg-Specific-Plan-1-25-24-PDF","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"lvGeneralPlan","label":"City of La Verne — General Plan Update Policy Document, adopted January 2025 (PDF)","url":"https://laverneca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3955/La-Verne-General-Plan-Update-Policy-Document---Adopted-January-2025-PDF","accessed":"2026-10-15"},{"id":"lvrCityHome","label":"City of La Verne — Official website","url":"https://www.laverneca.gov/","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrCouncil","label":"City of La Verne — City Council","url":"https://www.laverneca.gov/351/City-Council","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrCityHall","label":"City of La Verne — City Hall facility","url":"https://www.laverneca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/City-Hall-28","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrAdmin","label":"City of La Verne — Administration directory","url":"https://www.laverneca.gov/Directory.aspx?did=7","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrParks","label":"City of La Verne — City Parks","url":"https://www.laverneca.gov/328/City-Parks","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrLasFlores","label":"City of La Verne — Las Flores Park","url":"https://www.laverneca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Las-Flores-Park-13","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrSports","label":"City of La Verne — La Verne Sports Park","url":"https://www.laverneca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/La-Verne-Sports-Park-12","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrOakMesa","label":"City of La Verne — Oak Mesa Park playground","url":"https://laverneca.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/114","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrAcfr","label":"City of La Verne — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, year ended June 30, 2025","url":"https://www.laverneca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4756/2025-Annual-Comprehensive-Financial-Report-PDF","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrPolice","label":"La Verne Police Department — Inside the LVPD","url":"https://lvpd.org/inside-the-lvpd","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrLibrary","label":"LA County Library — La Verne Library","url":"https://lacountylibrary.org/location/la-verne-library/","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrUlv","label":"University of La Verne — Catalog home","url":"https://catalog.laverne.edu/","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrLaAlmanac","label":"Los Angeles Almanac — City of La Verne","url":"https://www.laalmanac.com/cities/ci43.php","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrCensusQf","label":"U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — La Verne city, California","url":"https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lavernecitycalifornia/PST045225","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrCde","label":"California Department of Education — Bonita Unified directory","url":"https://www.cde.ca.gov/schooldirectory/details?cdscode=19643290000000","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrCdeHigh","label":"California Department of Education — Bonita High","url":"https://www.cde.ca.gov/schooldirectory/details?cdscode=19643291931088","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrCdeHeights","label":"California Department of Education — La Verne Heights Elementary","url":"https://www.cde.ca.gov/schooldirectory/details?cdscode=19643296011845","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrCdeOak","label":"California Department of Education — Oak Mesa Elementary","url":"https://www.cde.ca.gov/schooldirectory/details?cdscode=19643296110035","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrUsd","label":"Bonita Unified School District","url":"https://www.bonita.k12.ca.us/","accessed":"2026-08-25"},{"id":"lvrCrfFlexmls","label":"","url":"","accessed":"2026-09-30","notes":""},{"id":"lvrMetro","label":"Los Angeles Metro — A Line","url":"https://www.metro.net/riding/a-line/","accessed":"2026-08-25"}],"disclaimer":"Informational only. Not an appraisal. Not legal, tax, or foreclosure advice. Statistics are third-party snapshots for the dates shown."}