Neighborhood overview
Foothill Boulevard corridor is in La Crescenta, California. Foothill Boulevard north of I-210, linking La Crescenta with Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge.
Named by LA County Regional Planning as the area's primary commercial corridor north of I-210. Parcel standards come from County zoning and the community standards district.
Neighborhood character
The Spotlight says Foothill Boulevard runs north of I-210 and connects residential areas in La Crescenta, Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge. The area's other commercial corridor, Honolulu Boulevard, lies south of unincorporated Montrose within Glendale's jurisdiction.
About two percent of the community's land area is commercial and about five percent is multi-unit housing, per the Spotlight. The Water District at 2700 Foothill Boulevard was formed by a vote of residents on December 14, 1950, and its history says its supply blends local groundwater with imported water.
Homes & property types
Commercial frontage with residential streets behind it; some mixed and multi-unit parcels.
What makes properties here different
Zoning and community standards matter more here than anywhere else in La Crescenta. Confirm permitted uses with Regional Planning before marketing a parcel for anything beyond its current use.
Living in the neighborhood
Daily errands concentrate on this corridor, including the Water District office at 2700 Foothill Boulevard.
Neighborhood FAQ
- Can I sell a Foothill Boulevard parcel for redevelopment?
- Possibly, but the buyer's plan depends on County zoning and the community standards district. Ask Regional Planning to confirm what applies before you price on a future use.
Other La Crescenta neighborhoods
Sources
- LA County Regional Planning — Community Spotlight: La Crescenta-Montrose (location, land use, housing data) — retrieved 2026-10-15.
- LA County Regional Planning — Adopted Community Standards Districts — retrieved 2026-10-15.
- Crescenta Valley Water District — History (service area; 2700 Foothill Blvd.) — retrieved 2026-10-15.
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