This area is mixture of the older and the newer homes. Here you will find cute California Bungalows, Spanish Charmers, small multi-family units, traditional 1940 - 1980 homes and newer, more modern 1990 to 2006 homes and townhomes. Home buyers select this area because it is close to the downtown and beach areas and the average home prices tend to be more affordable than other areas of Ventura.
People select this area not only for the charm and character of its' homes but because it is close to downtown Ventura and the beach.
Ventura Neighborhood Tracts Names in this area are Anacapa Estates, Arcade, Ashby Park, Ayala, Borchard Center, Buena Place, Buenaventura, Cal - Chrisman, Chestnut - Aliso, Cunhane, Dalton, El Camino Ranchos, Empire/Sidonia, Estrella, Ferro, Five Points, Floral South, Foothill Estates, Hartman, Homer, Jones, Jordan, Lang, Lynn, Ocean View, Rancho Poinsettia, Ventura Mutual, Vista Del Mar
Here you will find the older Spanish , classic Ventura Craftsman, Victorian the "cute" older style, traditional California bungalows.
The great thing about this area of Ventura is that young couples are buying these older homes and fixing them up. They refinish the oak hardwood floor, repaint the homes in exciting new colors, put in all new windows, update the electrical and plumbing and polish it all of with some professional landscaping.