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 The historic U.S. Route 66 isn’t called “the main street of America” for nothing—running from Chicago to Los Angeles, it is one of the original U.S. highways, and it touches just about every city along the San Gabriel Mountain foothills.

That includes the city of Duarte, which celebrates its own connection to the famous highway with an annual “Salute to Route 66” parade.

An earlier claim to historic fame for the city is its origins as part of a large rancho granted to former Mexican corporal Andres Duarte in the early 1840s. The rancho’s nearly 7,000 acres would eventually be transformed into parts of Arcadia, Monrovia, Irwindale, Azusa, Baldwin Park and all of Duarte and Bradbury. Along with Route 66, the city of Duarte shares a citrus industry legacy with these other cities.

But this city of about 21,000 also has several unique claims to fame, especially in the areas of health and medicine. 

While many pioneer families sought out the dry, pleasant climate of the area as a good 19th century therapy for tuberculosis, today people come to Duarte for medical treatment at the City of Hope National Medical Center, a world-renowned leading center in the fight against various cancers.

Residents are also assisted by the Santa Teresita “Medical Center,” a hospital first started as a “rest home” by a group of Carmelite Sisters in 1930. In recent years, the city government has also devoted much energy to retail development, especially in its western section.

The city is bounded in the east by Azusa and Irwindale rock quarries as well as by the San Gabriel River—nearby, the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area is a popular location for active residents who enjoy running and cycling. 

Two notable past residents are bandleader Glenn Miller and playwright Sam Shepard.  

New Duarte Listings

$500,000
2 Beds 1 Baths CV24045593 MLS Active Under Contract Status
Beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo with light-filled windows and mountain views from the partially shaded patio. As you enter through the front door with its stained glass insert, the living room, lit with large windows and recessed lighting, awaits you. To the left, the kitchen beckons with its custom tile, paint scheme and upgraded cabinets. No need to buy appliances - there's a stainless-steel refrigerator, stove, and microwave/stove hood ready for you. Continuing along through the hallway, closets and drawers provide storage on the way to the bedroom areas. The bathroom countertop and bathtub was refinished with a high gloss white finish. The east smaller bedroom has a closet and a large window; the west larger bedroom offers a custom closet organizer. All rooms except the kitchen were recently painted and there is laminate flooring in living room, bathroom, kitchen and hallway. Central air conditioning/heating keeps you comfortable at all times. Enjoy the convenience of the secured community laundry room located just below the unit. Another plus is the reserved 1 car parking in the garage beneath the unit with a built-in storage unit. (On site and street parking also available.) The sparkling community pool is just steps away in the complex. Stroll across the street to the very popular Duarte Recreational Trail. This is a great alternative to renting for the first-time homebuyer!

826 Junipero Drive, Duarte

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