La Puente Real Estate

La Puente Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

This suburban community is located in the San Gabriel Valley adjacent to the 60 freeway, 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles and less than 25 miles from the city of Anaheim. Originally developed as a fruit and walnut growing region in the 1930s, this 3.5 square mile area is home to approximately 41,000 residents and is a part of the Greater Los Angeles County Area. Its proximity to both highway 60 and Interstate 10 make freeway access very convenient. LAX international airport is also located less than an hour’s drive away. The economy within the neighborhood of La Puente is diverse and self-sufficient. Industries that provide employment include manufacturing, educational, health and social services, retail trade and professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services. Students in grades K-12 are accommodated by schools of the Hacienda La Puente, Bassett and Rowland Unified school districts. For those in pursuit of a degree in higher education there are several nearby colleges – including Azusa Pacific University, which is less than a 15-minute drive away. The Puente Hills Mall provides residents with excellent shopping and dining. Baseball, basketball, handball, tennis, picnicking and barbecuing can all be sought at La Puente Park. Schabarum Regional Park offers hiking, biking and horseback riding amidst a scenic natural setting. Options in La Puente consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots.