History of Alta Vista

Alta Vista Foundation is a non-profit, charitable California corporation organized in 1969 to carry out the provisions of a trust created by Constance Chambers. Her desire to provide quality low-cost residential housing for Christian Scientists continues at Alta Vista today thanks to the Chambers bequest and ongoing donations.

In 1971 the present property was purchased. In 1976 a fifth building was erected comprising four more apartments. Over the years apartments have been reconfigured to provide more one-bedrooms than the few available in 1971. Currently there are 12 studios and 12 one-bedrooms.

In 2005-2006 the entire property was renovated from stem to stern, including kitchens, bathrooms, carpeting, blinds, grounds, drainage, sidewalks, and a complete repainting of the interiors as well as the exteriors. Alta Vista is now ready to serve active Christian Scientists in the 21st Century.