Visalia Heights is a third of the Oval Park district of

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. It is most notable for its impressive well-kept

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residences, although these are small in number.

Geography

Visalia Heights is bordered by the Oval Park on the north, the East Village on the north-east,

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on the east, Downtown Visalia on the south, Highland Park on the west, and the

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on the north-west. Its boundaries are roughly the Oval Park on the north, NE First Avenue on the north-east,

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on the east, Murray Avenue on the south, and

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on the west. No major thoroughfares run through the district.

The Neighborhood

Visalia Heights is the oldest district in Visalia. It was originally connected to the downtown. Like the Oval Park proper, it is known for its odd intersections with the diagonal streets of the East Village and

. The district contains several notable examples of

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, particularly of the Eastlake and Queen Anne styles, and though found throughout the neighborhood, they are especially concentrated on Encina Street. Traveling around the neighborhood, one also discovers that many other styles of architecturally significant homes are to be found here, such as

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, and

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, to name a few. A large swath of Visalia Heights was destroyed to build the apartment complexes. Visalia Heights is thought to be the City of Visalia's first recognized historic district, or Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ).

Emergency services

Police service

Visalia Police Department operates the District 1 Station, which is located at 204 N.W. 3rd Avenue, 93291. Visalia Heights is located in sector 6.

Education

Visalia Heights is zoned to

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schools. All students are zoned to Highland Elementary School. Some residents are zoned to either Green Acres Middle School or Divisadero Middle School. Some residents are zoned to either Redwood High School or Mt. Whitney High School.

References

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External links

Official City of Visalia WebsiteVisit Visalia
Neighborhoods in Visalia, California