Victorian Homes Of Northeast Los Angeles

By Author: Tracy King
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The beautiful and unique style of Victorian homes can be seen throughout many communities in northeast Los Angeles. Lincoln Heights, Highland Park, and Angelino Heights contain the highest amount of Victorian style homes. These areas of Los Angeles are typically low to middle class neighborhoods that have become greatly desired by younger generations. Many young people are moving into these areas and restoring their Victorian homes back to their original style and grandeur.


These communities in Northeast Los Angeles, filled with Victorian homes and other character houses, have benefitted from the last several real estate booms. People are drawn to these neighborhoods and communities with the explicit goal of acquiring and owning an old, possibly historic home.


Particularly in Highland Park, where home values have skyrocketed and gentrification has taken hold, these homes in Highland Park never last long when they are put on the market. Highland Park realtors have been ...
... busier than ever.


Victorian homes were first built during 1860-1910 in northeast Los Angeles. It was introduced into Los Angeles by books with patterns and skilled builders who travelled from the eastern United States. There are several types of Victorian homes. The most common styles found in northeast Los Angeles include the Queen Anne, Folk Victorian, Italianate, and Eastlake.


Victorian homes are characterized by their unique, royal appearances. Their looks are based off the classic “baroque” style of building, which came from England. They are generally two to three stories tall. The paint jobs and porches of Victorian homes give them their unique style. Victorian porches are generally packed with decorative detail with an airy presence. The railings and steps of these porches will often be carved a unique way, or will have beautiful drawings meticulously painted on. The use of paint can really make a Victorian house stand out. Victorians never have any less than three colors. Most Victorian homes have four or five colors. Typically the house is one base color and the trim, door, roof, and window casements will vary between the other colors. If the body color is lighter, then the remaining colors will be darker to offset the light.


Victorian homes were one of the original styles of homes that were developed in Los Angeles. Over time the Victorian homes began to loose their original appeal by people who were remodeling them to become “modern”. However, there are many organizations that will help people and pay homeowners to restore their classic homes appropriately. Companies like the Department of Building and Safety want these homes to be restored properly to ensure that the residents are safe and that the houses remain livable for many years to come.