Lincoln Park's wealth lies in its history

"Pomona's Lincoln Park neighborhood offers buyers seeking classic vintage homes an affordable alternative for early 20th century Craftsman homes, California bungalows and Prairie, Tudor and Colonial Revival styles, as well as a healthy mix of Spanish and Victorian houses. The Lincoln Park enclave, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to about 900 of Pomona's more than 2,700 buildings of historic significance."

"Many houses in the neighborhood feature Batchelder tile fireplaces, built-ins, quarter-sawed oak floors and box-beamed ceilings. Although some are fixer-uppers awaiting industrious do-it-yourselfers to restore them to past glory, others are in prime condition. There are quaint bungalows and large architectural gems that feature wrap-around porches and basements."

"Once dubbed Silk Stocking Row because of the well-heeled folks who built in the area around the park it's named after, Lincoln Park rivals historic neighborhoods in Pasadena, but prices for these architectural treasures are considerably less. The year-to-date median home price in Pomona is $420,000, compared with Pasadena's $621,000."

Pomona's Lincoln Park neighborhood provides an affordable alternative for buyers seeking vintage historic homes. The enclave, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, contains approximately 900 of Pomona's 2,700 historically significant buildings. Homes feature Craftsman, California bungalow, Prairie, Tudor, Colonial Revival, Spanish and Victorian architectural styles with period details including Batchelder tile fireplaces, quarter-sawed oak floors, box-beamed ceilings, claw-foot tubs and original hardware. Some properties require restoration while others are well-maintained. The median home price in Pomona is $420,000 compared to Pasadena's $621,000, allowing buyers financial flexibility for renovations. The historically wealthy neighborhood, formerly called Silk Stocking Row, maintains strong community pride through organizations like Pomona Heritage dedicated to preservation efforts.

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