Bill Lee, CRS Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist
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When you are selling or buying real estate property in today´s real estate market, it´s important to have confidence in your real estate professional. My commitment as your local REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.
When you are an informed home buyer or seller, you´ll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That´s why my goal is to keep you informed on trends in the marketplace using the latest statistics in your local area. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.
As a local area Realtor with knowledge of the communities in Arcadia, Pasadena, South Pasadena my objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.
If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please call or e-mail me.
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Arcadia was incorporated in 1903 and became a Charter City in 1951. It is an upper-middle class community of approximately 53,000 people in an 11.2 square mile area located 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The City government is "full-service" with its own Police Department, Fire Department and Library, and a City Council-City Manager form of government
Arcadia is known for beautiful neighborhoods, warm character and a "community of homes" atmosphere. The City of Arcadia places great emphasis on preserving "green space" and its commitment to the environment is evidenced by the large population of healthy trees you will find around town. Arcadia has been dsignated a Tree City USA for ten consecutive years.
Arcadians take pride in their well-established traditions and high standards. The Arcadia Unified School District is one of the most highly thought of in the State; high quality medical services are available locally; and an excellent assortment of recreation and leisure activities are offered for all ages.
Arcadia has a broad commercial base with businesses ranging from the very small to the very large. Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita is a popular regional mall; downtown Arcadia has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years; south, west and north Arcadia all have thriving businesses; and many consider Santa Anita Race Track to be the finest facility of its type in the country.
With respect for its heritage, appreciation of the present, and excitement about the future, Arcadia remains true to its motto of "Community of Homes" by maintaining a good balance of quality economic development that mixes harmoniously with its primarily residential nature. Arcadians take great pride in their community and the qualities associated with the City of Arcadia are not taken for granted. It is not by accident that Arcadia is referred to as a jewel among southern California communities.
SELLERS! If you're planning to sell your Arcadia real estate in the next few months, this FREE service is designed to help establish market value of your Arcadia home. Simply choose FREE HOUSE VALUE and fill out the requested information. I will use comparable real estate sold in the Arcadia area to help you calculate the fair market value of your Arcadia real estate property.
BUYERS! Relocating to Arcadia California or looking for real estate investments in Arcadia area? Via today's technological wonders, I will send you real estate for sale in the Arcadia and surrounding areas, real estate investment properties in the Arcadia area, and real estate value information, and other real estate related information for the City of Arcadia.
Automatically receive personalized MLS ( Multiple Listing Service ) listings by e-mail. Early each morning I will search the Arcadia MLS to find the real estate that match your criteria and notify you immediately with the latest listing information!! Simply choose Homes Listing Notification and fill in the requested information.
Click on the following link to see available Arcadia Homes: Arcadia Homes
City of Arcadia's Recreation and Community Services
This Department provides a broad spectrum of recreational activities, programs and direct services.The Senior Citizen Services Division offers many programs and activities for those 50 years of age and above, including a monthly newsletter that details current activities.A brochure about the activities available for youth and adults is mailed to all households at regular intervals and is also included on the City of Arcadia' website.
Two City Commissions work closely with this department the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Senior Citizens Commission.These volunteer groups serve in an advisory capacity to City staff and the City Council.They provide input, act as a channel of communication between government and the public, and make suggestions on programs and activities within their area of interest.Both Commissions meet once a month; check the Community Calendar for details.
Recreation and Community Services Department
375 Campus Drive
Arcadia, CA91066
Telephone: (626) 574-5113
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Offices are open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and every Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Arcadia Community Center and Senior Citizen Services Office
365 Campus Drive
Arcadia, CA91066
Telephone: (626) 574-5130
Senior Citizen Services is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Arcadia Wilderness Park
Arcadia Wilderness Park: (626) 355-5309
Arcadia's Wilderness Park is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, October through April and 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, May through September.Weekends are open by reservation only.To make a reservation, please call 355-5309 no later than noon the Friday before you want to visit the park.
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PASADENA
We proudly serve the homeowners residing in the City of Pasadena
Pasadena is probably most famous for the annual Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game. Yet, the city is also home to the world-renowned California Institute of Technology which manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Pasadena is located just 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena's popular shops and restaurants blend comfortably with tree-lined streets, distinctive neighborhoods, historic buildings and a vibrant cultural scene.
Pasadena's local government is progressive and extends unmatched customer service in an environment of sound fiscal management.
SELLERS! If you're planning to sell your Pasadena real estate in the next few months, this FREE service is designed to help establish market value of your Pasadena home. Simply choose FREE HOUSE VALUE and fill out the requested information. I will use comparable real estate sold in the Pasadena area to help you calculate the fair market value of your Pasadena real estate property.
BUYERS! Relocating to Pasadena California or looking for real estate investments in Pasadena area? Via today's technological wonders, I will send you real estate for sale in the Pasadena and surrounding areas, real estate investment properties in the Pasadena area, and real estate value information, and other real estate related information for the City of Pasadena.
Automatically receive personalized MLS ( Multiple Listing Service ) listings by e-mail. Early each morning I will search the Pasadena MLS to find the real estate that match your criteria and notify you immediately with the latest listing information!! Simply choose Homes Listing Notification and fill in the requested information.
Click on the following link to see available Pasadena Homes: Pasadena Homes
Centrally located in the West San Gabriel Valley, South Pasadena is known for its tree-lined streets, historic California Craftsman-style homes, unique small businesses and its outstanding public schools. This small town atmosphere makes South Pasadena one of California's most desirable locations.
South pasadena prides itself on its small town character. Less than three and one-half square miles in area, South pasadena lies between the far larger City of Pasadena, of which it was once part, and the metropolis of Los Angeles. Small, proud and independent, the City of South Pasadena has battled for a hundred years to preserve its status as a distinct - and distinctive - community.
History of South Pasadena
In early 1874, the area that is now South Pasadena was a part of the San Gabriel-Orange Grove Association. In 1875, the stockholders of the association voted to name their town Pasadena and just three years later, residents living in the southern portion of Pasadena considered themselves South Pasadenans.
In February of 1888, in order to control their own territory, South Pasadenans voted eighty-five to twenty-five for incorporation. A board of trustees was elected and Ammon B. Cobb was appointed as the first marshal, with Marshal B. Selmen as his deputy.
On March 2, 1888, South Pasadena officially incorporated with a population of slightly over 500. The City´s boundaries established in 1889 are essentially the same today. South Pasadena consists of 3.44 square miles of prime residential property. In 1876, unimproved land with water was selling from $75 to $150 an acre. Today a vacant lot in South Pasadena can be sold for more than $200,000.
Few cities in California are better recognized for the quality of its small-town atmosphere and rich legacy of intact late 19th and early 20th century neighborhoods and residences. South Pasadena also has a strong claim to having the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley. For many centuries, its adjacency to a natural fording place along the Arroyo Seco had served as a gateway to travel and commerce for aboriginal peoples here and along the coast. It was here that Hahamognas greeted Portola and the missionaries who later established the San Gabriel Mission a few miles to the west.
The initial buildings on the Rancho San Pascual, which subsequently gave birth to the Cities of Pasadena, South Pasadena and Altadena, were built here. The first of these adobe structures became headquarters for General Flores and his staff in 1847 where they agreed to surrender to American forces, ending Mexican Colonial rule in California.
In 1888, South Pasadena incorporated the southern portion of the Indiana Colony and land south and eastward to the Los Angeles border, becoming the sixth municipality in Los Angeles County. With establishment of the Raymond Hotel and the Cawston Ostrich Farm, the small community was able to attract tourists and increasingly large waves of new residents to the Pasadena area in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. With completion of the Pacificd Electric Short Line, putting the entire city within easy walking distance of the "red car" stations, South Pasadena also became a one of the first suburbs of Los Angeles. It is now certainly one of the best-preserved cities, maintaining a small-town quality and humanity in the scale of its buildings, its residential streetscapes and historic commercial core.
