Open Houses in West Covina, CA
If I were searching through open houses in West Covina, I’d start by sorting the city by era: the west side, where the first subdivisions went in during the early 1940s, the Cameron Avenue area with its restored 1912 farmhouse, and the streets near the Azusa Avenue shopping and sports corridor. The list below refreshes every morning with homes in West Covina that have an open house coming up.
This Week’s Open Houses in West Covina
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Tuesday, September 29 1 open house
– 3 pm
$839,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,566 sq ft
317 S Gardenglen St, 91790
Listed by Century 21 Masters
Friday, October 2 1 open house
– 5 pm
$839,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,566 sq ft
317 S Gardenglen St, 91790
Listed by Century 21 Masters
Saturday, October 3 2 open houses
– 2 pm
$650,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,300 sq ft
511 Tamarind Way Unit E, 91791
Listed by ROA California Inc.
– 3 pm
$839,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,566 sq ft
317 S Gardenglen St, 91790
Listed by Century 21 Masters
Sunday, October 4 2 open houses
– 2 pm
$650,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,300 sq ft
511 Tamarind Way Unit E, 91791
Listed by ROA California Inc.
– 4 pm
$839,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,566 sq ft
317 S Gardenglen St, 91790
Listed by Century 21 Masters
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What I’d Look For If I Were Buying in West Covina
If I were buying in West Covina, I’d remember how quickly the city was built. The city’s own history page says the population went from under 5,000 to more than 50,000 between 1950 and 1960, and the Census Bureau puts the median year built at 1967. That points to a lot of postwar houses, so I’d ask each listing agent what has been replaced: roof, windows, water heater, sewer line, and any wiring from the original build.
I’d also note that about 60% of homes are owner-occupied, a higher share than the metro’s 48%, and that the median value of $779,800 sits closer to the metro’s $871,300 than nearby Baldwin Park or El Monte do. At each open house I’d look at the yard, the garage and the street parking, since those vary more than the floor plans do.
From My Notes: West Covina in September 2026
When I pulled the list on September 29, 2026, West Covina had a thin week, which is normal for a small city:
- 2 homes had an open house scheduled, with 6 showings in all.
- Asking prices ran from $650K to $840K.
- The median size was about 1,566 square feet.
With only two homes, I’d wait for more listings before drawing conclusions about West Covina prices.
West Covina Areas I’d Put on My List
The West Side and Sunkist Village
According to the city, the original heart of West Covina was on the western edge of today’s city, built around walnut groves. George Meeker developed the city’s first residential subdivision, Sunkist Village, on that side in 1941, and postwar tracts followed. I’d look here for houses from the 1940s and 1950s and ask what has been renovated since.
Cameron Avenue and Heritage Park
Heritage Park holds the Taylor House at 3510 Cameron Avenue, a Craftsman farmhouse from 1912 that the city has restored. Cameron Park, at 1305 E. Cameron Avenue, has a community center with gyms and pickleball courts. I’d walk the streets around both to see how much of the older housing is left, and I’d ask about lot size before falling for a floor plan.
The Azusa Avenue Corridor
The West Covina Sportsplex at 2100 S. Azusa Ave. has six baseball and softball fields, and The Heights at West Covina, a shopping center, sits just south of it. Plaza West Covina, a regional mall, is also in the city. For a home near here I’d check the traffic on Azusa at open house times and where I’d park.
Hurst Ranch
Hurst Ranch at 1227 S. Orange Avenue is a historical center, listed among the city’s facilities, that shows early 20th-century ranching in the San Gabriel Valley. If a listing were nearby, I’d ask what the land was used for before it was subdivided.
West Covina Housing at a Glance
| Measure | West Covina | Los Angeles metro |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,037 | 12,974,487 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $779,800 | $871,300 |
| Median year homes were built | 1967 | 1969 |
| Homes that are owner-occupied | 60% | 48% |
| Average commute to work | 32.9 min | 29.5 min |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020 to 2024. Metro is the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area.
Getting Around West Covina
The I-10 runs through the city. The SR-60, I-605 and SR-57 freeways are close by but outside the city limits. West Covina has no Metro Rail, Metrolink or busway station of its own. The closest Metrolink stations are Baldwin Park and Covina, and the J Line’s east end is at El Monte, so I’d map the drive to whichever one I’d use.
Foothill Transit is based in West Covina, and its Silver Streak bus rapid transit line stops at West Covina City Hall, Plaza West Covina, Vincent Avenue and Lakes Drive, and I-10 at Azusa Avenue. The city also runs a Go West shuttle and microtransit service.
The Metro I-10 ExpressLanes Extension would cover I-10 from I-605 to the San Bernardino County line, with the environmental review due in 2026 and construction as early as 2029. Metro’s page does not name West Covina, but the freeway runs through it, so I’d keep an eye on the plan.
The average commute is 32.9 minutes, against 29.5 for the metro area, and 28% of commuters spend 45 minutes or more. About 13% work from home, so I’d ask myself how often I’d really drive it.
How I’d Plan an Open House Day in West Covina
Across the 6 hosted showings, there is a small pattern:
- Saturday and Sunday are tied as the busiest days, with 2 showings each.
- Most start at 11 a.m.
I’d cluster stops by area: the west side in one block, then the Cameron Avenue and Azusa Avenue areas together, since they’re a short drive apart. I’d rather see four houses I can compare than nine I rushed.
I’d also plan around the weather. The San Gabriel Valley runs hot in summer, so I’d start early and bring water.
West Covina Open House FAQ
Is West Covina the same as Covina?
No, they are separate cities. The city’s history page says West Covina was incorporated in 1923, in part so the neighboring city of Covina could not build a sewage farm within its boundaries.
How old are the homes in West Covina?
The Census median year built is 1967. The city says its population grew about tenfold between 1950 and 1960, so I’d expect a large number of postwar homes, with a few older ones such as the 1912 Taylor House at Heritage Park.
What is the typical home value in West Covina?
The Census Bureau’s 2020 to 2024 estimate for the median value of owner-occupied homes is $779,800, compared with $871,300 for the Los Angeles metro area. Values vary by neighborhood and by house age.
Can I get to open houses by transit?
Some. Foothill Transit’s Silver Streak stops in the city, and the city runs its own shuttle and microtransit. There is no rail station inside West Covina, so I’d check the route for each address.
How long is the commute from West Covina?
The average commute for workers is 32.9 minutes, compared with 29.5 in the Los Angeles metro area. About 13% of workers work from home.
Do I need an agent to go to an open house in West Covina?
No. You can visit during the posted time without an agent. Expect a sign-in request at some homes.
