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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

$950,000
3 Beds 2 Baths IV23078003 MLS Active Status
Welcome to our cozy home located in the city of Duarte near the Bradbury Estate. This single story 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with 1996 sqft built in 1977 offers many options. As you approach the property you will be welcomed by a private courtyard with flowers and a gate. There is a 2 door wide entryway as you enter the home and you will notice the large landing with tile, vaulted ceiling and a skylight with custom shutters. On your right could be your family room with a brick fireplace, vaulted beamed ceiling and a big front window with custom shutters. Great room for entertainment. To your left is the hallway that leads to all the bedrooms, coat closet and large linen closet with shelves. Bedroom 1 faces the front of the house with a nice size window, closet and built-in shelf. The hallway bathroom has tile flooring and a shower and tub combo with white tiles. Bedroom 2 has a large window facing the neighbors house. It is a nice size, freshly painted room with a closet. Bedroom 3 is the primary bedroom with a window facing the backyard and a large closet that extends from wall to wall. This bedroom also contains a private bathroom with an L shaped sink, plenty of cabinets, and a walk in shower with a bathroom window. New toilet was just installed. Living room has a beamed ceiling and access to a sunroom. The 2nd family room has a stove in the corner. The kitchen has tile floors and tile counter tops. The sink is facing the backyard. You have a breakfast nook bar and a family dining area with a ceiling fan, light and a bay window facing the side of the house. You have an additional sunroom you can use for relaxing or possible office space. The backyard has a cement patio with brick wall and brick planter. The 3 car garage contains washer and dryer hookups along with a sink and counter top for your laundry needs. Please use showing time for access to the garage. This home has endless potential and is being sold as is. With the right offer, theseller will entertain carpet allowance. Home is located near Royal Oaks Park, Royal Oaks STEAM academy, Rancho Duarte Golf Course and the Donald and Berenice Watson Recreation Trail.

529 Fairwood Street, Duarte

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