Sierra Madre: Nestled at the base of Mt. Wilson in the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, Sierra Madre is a community of some 10,578 residents spread out over 3.2 square miles. Known as the “Village of the Foothills,” this quaint community features small-town charm, lots of community spirit, excellent schools and plenty of recreational opportunities. Sierra Madre features a central business district and close access to the services offered by the Valley below. Residents are only 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Southern California’s world-famous beaches and mountain resorts are less than an hour away. There are numerous parks in the city featuring children's playgrounds, picnic tables, tennis courts, band shell, covered picnic area and Senior Citizen's Center. The parks are the site of numerous community events held during the year including the annual Pioneer Days festival, summer concerts and movies, the Firefighter's Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July Festivities, the Library Art Fair, the annual Halloween costume contest, and more. The real estate market is made up of single-family homes & townhomes. The housing market starts at around $450,000 and ranges up to $2.0 million and more for estate size properties or with views of the valley and city lights.