Real Estate Analysis and Commentary in Victorville

08/20/2025 - St Joan of Arc Catholic Church/Unity Building

The first church was built in 1927 at the corner of A Street and 6th Street (to the north of the Old School). In 1950 a new church was built and in 1963 the property was enlarged. Currently the church owns a home at 15524 6th Street (to the north of the church), and the religious center includes a parish hall, parish center (15503 5th Street), a mother’s chapel, and a rectory. 

 In 1982, the church acquired a former Bank of America building at 15500 7th Street and renamed it the Unity building. Included in this acquisition was a parking lot between this building and 6th Street. This building was acquired for use as a civic and community resource. City planning workshops, meetings for non-profit organizations, neighborhood association meetings, small-business coalitions aiming to foster development along 7th Street, monthly food/clothing distributions, are several of the uses. In addition, the building was available for private events with the revenue going to support local social services.

 In 2021, the building needed extensive repair including, roof replacement, electrical, modernization of fire safety systems, meeting ADA requirements, restoration of the original facade, seismic retrofit, and asbestos removal. As of 2025, the city does not report any finalization of the permits, and a certificate of occupancy has not been issued.

 These properties have importance to the revitalization of the Old Town Village district as they function as a social hub, service assistance, and a religious center. Additionally, they serve as a point of historical interest to visitors.



Posted by Mark C Schweitzer on August 10th, 2025 8:01 AMLeave a Comment

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