Neighborhood overview
Old Town La Verne is in La Verne, California. Downtown La Verne, centered on D and Third Streets, next to the University of La Verne.
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.
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.
Homes & property types
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.
What makes properties here different
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 in the neighborhood
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.
Neighborhood FAQ
- When was Old Town La Verne founded?
- The City dates Old Town La Verne to the city's founding in 1887, as a destination for the Santa Fe Railroad.
- What kind of homes are in Old Town La Verne?
- The City describes a mix of single-family and multifamily housing, with newer homes that echo the Victorian and craftsman houses on Third Street.
Other La Verne neighborhoods
Sources
- City of La Verne — Old Town La Verne — retrieved 2026-10-15.
- City of La Verne — Old Town La Verne Specific Plan (PDF) — retrieved 2026-10-15.
- City of La Verne — General & Specific Plans — retrieved 2026-10-15.
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