As you enter the subdivision, bear left and you are on Acadia Ave.
As this Alta Vista series continues, you’ll note that almost all the streets are named after American national parks for some reason. My understanding is this subdivision was first developed in the early 2000s.
The very first “house” you encounter on Acadia is this decrepit shack that appears ready to collapse. Surprisingly, this place is where three or four of the Alta Vista security guards live with their families. That’s got to be tough
Since the place above is occupied and the residents are employed by Alta Vista, I’m going to include it in the house count.
This is one of the smaller houses in the neighborhood. Its skinny design reminds me of the row houses you see in Charleston, SC. A Filipino family lives here.This place has been abandoned for quite some time now. One of the senior security guards lived here briefly after his retirement. I’m not sure who actually owns it, but it is not for rent or for sale as far as I know. I am not going to include it in the house count.Acadia Avenue on a rainy day. If you look closely, you will not see any more houses on this road. That is because there aren’t any.The Matian river is the Alta Vista boundary on the left side of the road.Nature cleaning the river of trash. Sadly, that garbage will go into the bay and eventually onto the beaches.I’ve often wondered what the story is behind this broken dream.All that rainwater has to go someplace. From here it will wash into the river. Alta Vista is not prone to flooding, thankfully.Not many houses, but plenty of vacant lots. The two-digit number is the block, three-digit the lot number. I don’t know if that means there are 348 (or more) lots or if it is just a numbering system I don’t understand.There are also some squatter shacks down by the riverside. I don’t believe they are on subdivision property though. At least, I’ve never seen the guards harass them.
The best thing about Acadia Avenue is that it has almost no vehicle traffic. It is one of the streets where I walk the dogs because I can let them off their leash to run free for a bit. They like that!
So here is the cumulative countdown so far:
1 street
2 houses
Stay tuned for future installments from deep in the heart of Alta Vista.
6 thoughts on “Alta Vista: Acadia Avenue”
For some strange reason I’m looking forward to the Tour of Houses at Alta Vista. I rather enjoyed that first installment. Peace Out!
“Just remember, you asked for it!” Those were the words I told my High School girlfriend back in 1977 as we checked out the back seat of my 73 Mercury Cougar. Peace Out!
She asked for it?
I took it from my high school sweetheart in the back seat of my mama’s 1969 Plymouth Fury. Parked on Huntington Beach. Told her we were going to the submarine races…
For some strange reason I’m looking forward to the Tour of Houses at Alta Vista. I rather enjoyed that first installment. Peace Out!
Also enjoying the tour. Thanks!!
Just remember, you asked for it!
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“Just remember, you asked for it!” Those were the words I told my High School girlfriend back in 1977 as we checked out the back seat of my 73 Mercury Cougar. Peace Out!
She asked for it?
I took it from my high school sweetheart in the back seat of my mama’s 1969 Plymouth Fury. Parked on Huntington Beach. Told her we were going to the submarine races…