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SAN PEDRO REAL ESTATE   Home Listings: To review my listings, Click Here To search MLS Home Listings for San Pedro, Click Here Real Estate Market Information: For the latest Real Estate Market Report for San Pedro Click Here City Description: San Pedro is a community which is part of the City of Los Angeles, with much of the economic activity of the area dependent on the Port of Los Angeles. San Pedro's downtown is in the midst of a renaissance due to the redevelopment of its wharf area reaching from the Passenger Ship Terminal to the tip of San Pedro. San Pedro is also home to the Cabrillo Marina and the Ports 'O Call seaside village shopping area. San Pedro and the South Bay of Los Angeles has a fascinating history.  Neighborhoods: South Shores: This neighborhood is adjacent to Rancho Palos Verdes and the ocean, and is bounded by Western Ave. to the east, and 9th Street to the north. Palisades: This area is adjacent to the Southshores neighborhood and the ocean, and is bounded by Western Ave. on the west, Gaffey Street on the east, and 25th Street on the north. Point Fermin: This neighborhood is at the southern tip of San Pedro, and is bounded by Gaffey Street to the west. and 22nd Street/S. Harbor Blvd. on the north  Vista del Oro: This area is bounded by Western Ave. on the west, 7th Street on the north, Gaffey Street on the east, and 25th street on the south. Plaza: This area is bounded by Gaffey Street on the east, 22nd Street/S. Harbor on the south and east, and 7th Street on the north. Miraleste Pines: This neighborhood is adjacent to the Miraleste area of Rancho Palos Verdes to the west and north, and is bounded by 9th Street on the south and Western Ave. on the east. Holy Trinity: This area is bounded by 7th Street on the south, Gaffey Street on the east, Western Avenue on the west, and Miraflores on the north Barton Hill: This area is bounded on the south by 7th Street, Gaffey Street to the west, Anaheim Street to the north, and the L.A. Harbor on the east. Schools: San Pedro is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District and has 12 neighborhood elementary public schools, two intermediate schools (Dana Intermediate and Dodson Intermediate School), and San Pedro High School, as well as two Continuation High Schools (Angels Gate and Cooper).San Pedro also has several private elementary and high schools, including Mary Star of the Sea High School and Trinity Lutheran . Taxes: Property Taxes: The property tax rate for the fiscal year 2009-2010 is 1.220441% (computed by the standard 1.0% of the property's assessed valuation (in accordance with Proposition 13, a property's assessed valuation is the original purchase price, plus the cost of improvements, based on the value of permits pulled, plus an increase in valuation of 2% per year) plus additional tax rates for voted bonded indebtedness) plus direct assessments of approx. $100-$200 per parcel for such items as school parcel taxes, etc.. Taxes are assessed for the fiscal year running from July 1st through June 30th, with property tax bills payable in two installments on December 10th and April 10th. If a property changes ownership during the year, a supplemental tax bill will be prepared prorating the tax increase due to a change in valuation over the remainder of the fiscal year. If a change in ownership occurs between January 1 and May 31 this will result in two supplemental assessments and two supplemental tax bills. The first supplemental bill is for the remainder of the fiscal year in which the event occurred. The second supplemental bill is for the subsequent fiscal year. Property Transfer Tax: The County of Los Angeles levies a transfer tax upon the sale of a property of $1.10 per thousand dollars of the sale price. In addition, the City of Los Angeles levies an additonal transfer tax of $4.50 per thousand dollars. Police and Fire Protection: San Pedro is part of the City of Los Angeles and is served by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Fire Department Sporta, Parks and Recreation: San Pedro and the Los Angeles Harbor present many opportunities for sports and recreation. Picnicking, Hiking, Kite Flying, Surfing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Sportfishing, Sailing, Swimming, Windsurfing, Basketball, Football, Baseball and Soccer are just some of the activities available. In addition to the many neighborhood parks in San Pedro, the following are some of the more notable parks and attractions in San Pedro (For additional information on these and many other points of interest in San Pedro, visit the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce website sanpedro.com): White Point Park: This park at Western Avenue and Paseo del Mar has a children's play area and is right next to the cliffs and is near the tidepools and beach of Royal Palms State Beach  Royal Palms State Beach Cabrillo Marina: San Pedro is home to one of the best pleasure boat Marinas, Cabrillo Marina. This marina, east of Gaffey off of 22nd Street, offers recreational boaters the closest marina to both Avalon and the Isthmus on Catalina Island in Southern California. Cabrillo Beach: Cabrillo Beach, located off of 36th Street, east of Gaffey at the southern tip of San Pedro adjacent to the breakwater, offers a delightful sandy beach. The Cabrillo Beach pier extends 1200 feet into the Los Angeles Harbor and is a great place to fish.   Cabrillo Marina Cabrillo Beach Carillo Marine Aquarium Cabrillo Marine Aquarium: Adjacent to Cabrillo Beach is the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, which offers a great exhibit of sea life.   Map of Exhibit Hall Map Open Ocean Exhibit Area Friendship Park: This 100 acre park, west of Western Avenue and south of 9th Street, has bar-b-que and picnic areas, and a children's play area. Angels Gate Park: The spectacular panoramic views of the coastline and Santa Catalina Island from the grassy cliffs of this 64-acre park are breathtaking. There is a children's play area, basketball court, soccer field, and recreation center. The Olympic-sized swimming pool is open July through August.  Angels Gate Park The Korean Bell of Friendship is a massive bronze bell housed in a stone pavilion in Angel's Gate Park, in the San Pedro district of Los Angeles, California. Located at the corner of Gaffey and 37th Streets, the section of the park is alternatively called the "Korean-American Peace Park," and occupies part of the former Upper Reservation of Fort MacArthur. The bell was donated by the Republic of Korea to the people of Los Angeles, California to celebrate the bicentennial of the United States, to honor American veterans of the Korean War, and to symbolize friendship between the two nations. . It was dedicated on October 3, 1976 and declared Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 187 in 1978  Korean Friendship Bell - Bogdonovich Recreation Center: This twenty-acre park boasts panoramic views. Facilities include a picnic area, lighted playground, jogging and hiking trails, two ball fields (one lighted), multi-use field, community building with gym and restrooms. This park is located in the South Shores neighborhood, north of 25th Street at the border with Rancho Palos Verdes  Bogdonovich Park (photo courtesy of sanpedro.com) Averill Park: This park, with its meandering streams and pond, dramatic hills and lush greenery, is the site for many weddings. It's not unusual to see brides and grooms posing next to the gazebo for photographs.This park is located in the Vista del Oro neighborhood at 14th Street and Dodson, just east of Western Avenue.  Averill park pond (photos courtesy of sanpedro.com) Fort MacArthur Military Museum: Located at 36th Street and Gaffey, From 1916-1945, this was the Upper Reservation of the Fort, and operation post for defense of the harbor against enemy attack from the sea. The site housed four batteries, each secured under 12 feet of concrete, and with walls from 16-30 feet thick.  Ft. MacArthur Military Museaum (photo courtesy of sanpedro.com) Each battery housed a giant 14 inch seacoast gun, called a disappearing rifle, capable of firing 14 miles. The guns could be loaded and pre-sighted safely from behind their 20-foot thick parapets, then raised up, fired and retracted back into the loading positions in less than 20 seconds. The museum features photos, drawings, exhibits and memorabilia of Fort MacArthur and Los Angeles Harbor defenses from 1920 through World War II. Point Fermin Park: Point Fermin Park consists of 37 landscaped acres of tree-shaded lawns, sheltered pergolas, colorful gardens and a promenade along the edge of the palisade. The vantage point atop the rugged bluffs affords a breathtaking view of the coast toward Santa Catalina Island.The Park is located at the southernmost tip of San Pedro at the end of Gaffey Street, south of Paseo del mar.There are picnic areas, a playground and a small amphitheater. Two trails west of the area lead to the beach and tide pools below. The Point Fermin lighthouse was constructed in 1874, and remained lit until December 9, 1941, when all lighthouses on the West Coast were extinguished.In 2002, a $2.6 million renovation was completed.   Point Fermin Lighthouse Point Fermin Sunset (photo by Steven R. Thompson ) Sunken City: This is an area in the Pt. Fermin area where a landslide which began in 1929 and then accelerated in 1939-1940 destroyed part of Paseo del Mar. and several homes. It is now a jumble of rolling land with palm trees, isolated slabs of the old road, tilting sidewalks, streetcar tracks, and remnants of house foundations, and chimneys above the surf-swept rocky seashore.   Sunken City in Point Fermin area 22nd Street Landing: This is a commercial fishing boat complex where recreational fisherman may take fishing boat trips, or during the season, whale watching boats depart. Ports O'Call Village: This authentic New England-style seaside village encompasses 15 acres of shops, restaurants and attractions. A meandering promenade of cobblestone streets connects the specialty shops. The village also offers harbor cruises, dinner cruises, and fishing excursions. Ports O'Call Village Old San Pedro: This commercial and retail area, bordered by Pacific Avenue and Harbor Boulevard, and 6th and 7th Streets, is the historic heart of San Pedro. Many interesting shops and restaurants are in this area, particularly Papadakis Taverna at 301 S. 6th Street. S.S. Lane Victory: This 10,000 ton WWII fully operational cargo ship is available to tour at Berth 94, adjacent to the World Cruise   S.S. Lane Victory Channel Street Skatepark: This skatepark has been recently constructed on an all-volunteer basis and is located under the 110 freeway on Channel Street.
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