Neighborhood overview
Lordsburg is in La Verne, California. The original Lordsburg townsite around downtown La Verne, with Wheeler Avenue as its western boundary.
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.
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.
Homes & property types
Older homes in the residential districts around downtown. The plan supports improving existing houses and adding second units, both subject to preservation guidelines.
What makes properties here different
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 in the neighborhood
Downtown, the Church of the Brethren and the University of La Verne are within the area the plan describes.
Neighborhood FAQ
- Where is Lordsburg in La Verne?
- 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.
- Can I add a second unit in Lordsburg?
- The plan supports second units subject to its preservation guidelines. Confirm the current rules for your parcel with the City's Planning Division.
Other La Verne neighborhoods
Sources
- City of La Verne — Lordsburg Specific Plan (PDF) — retrieved 2026-10-15.
- City of La Verne — General & Specific Plans — retrieved 2026-10-15.
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